Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, once beloved in America, are facing a decline in popularity, and one expert thinks she knows why. The couple, who used to be the most liked members of the royal family, have lost favor after Harry decided to leave the royal family and criticize it publicly.
In 2019, before he left, 71% of British people liked Harry, and only 22% disliked him. But as of last August, only 30% of people in the U.S. view him positively, while 60% see him negatively, according to a report. This drop in reputation follows Harry’s revealing interview with Oprah in 2021, their Netflix series in 2022, and his memoir, “Spare,” published in 2023.
Ingrid Seward, editor of Majesty Magazine, mentioned that many Americans are disappointed that Harry and Meghan let down Queen Elizabeth II, who passed away in September 2022. The couple stepped back from royal duties in 2020, renouncing their British residency and making California their home. Despite making headlines for criticizing the royal family, many people seem to have grown tired of their drama.
Kinsey Schofield, a royal expert, believes that a lot of Americans now don’t care much about Harry and Meghan. She notes that interest in them has faded as people feel they may have given them too much credit before. Harry and Meghan now live in a lavish $14 million mansion in Montecito, California, with their two children, Archie and Lilibet. However, their public controversies haven’t earned them the loyalty they may have expected.
Even among Hollywood elites, the couple’s initial welcome is now lukewarm. Publicist Jane Owen pointed out they had great opportunities in Hollywood but have not fulfilled expectations. Their $20 million deal with Spotify ended because they only produced a few podcasts in two years, and their latest Netflix show about polo has received mixed reviews.
Insiders report that Harry and Meghan are losing touch with some of their celebrity friends. While they used to be close with stars like Oprah and Serena Williams, some celebrities now prefer to be associated with Prince William and Kate Middleton instead.
Although Harry and Meghan still attract attention, the excitement around them has faded. Their journey in California is now met with a cooler response than when they first arrived.
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