Meghan Markle's alleged cheerful facade cracks as her and Harry's public favor wanes
Meghan Markle's "Happiest Ever" Claim Under Scrutiny
In a world of drama and revelations, Meghan Markle's bold claim of "being happier than ever" raises eyebrows. But is it all just a clever Lord of Misrule?
Amid the whirlwind of controversies, Prince Harry's stark comments about King Charles III and the rest of the estranged royal family in a sensational BBC discussion stirred quite a fuss. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, however, present a united front, trying to steer clear of the chaos.
Edward Coram-James, a PR expert, suggests that while Meghan might appear charming and confident, the numbers suggest a different story. According to YouGov polling in March, Harry's net favorability rating stands at a staggering -31, with Meghan trailing close behind, ranking second-to-last amongst royals with a dismal -47 rating[3].
Coram-James questions the authenticity of Meghan's recent comments on The Jamie Kern Lima Show, where she gushed about her contentment living in LA with Harry and their two children, Archie and Lilibet, far from the royal life. Coram-James observes that the Duchess is probably employing a tactics to manipulate her public image[3].
The PR guru warns that time is running out for the couple to revamp their public persona, especially back in the UK. "They're not quite past the point of no return yet," he adds, "but that exit door is slowly shutting down provided they continue to bask in the glitz of Hollywood[3]."
Meanwhile, Harry recently confessed to the BBC his desire for reconciliation with his father despite their estrangement. He shared, "Life is precious. I don't know how much longer my father has... It would be nice to reconcile[1]." This heartfelt plea came on the same day Harry lost his appeal for increased police protection in the UK. Later that day, Meghan posted a subtle black-and-white picture of Harry with their kids, reaffirming the serenity of their family life in Los Angeles.
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U.S. public opinion polls reveal that Meghan Markle's popularity lags behind several members of the Royal Family, including King Charles, with only 41% viewing her positively and 25% negatively[1][2]. Prince Harry, however, remains popular, with a 56% favorable rating and a 21% unfavorable rating[2].
In the U.K., both Harry and Meghan have a negative net favorability rating, with Harry at -31 and Meghan at -47, according to YouGov polling from March[3]. This suggests that their popularity among the British public is waning due to recent controversies and public remarks.
[1]: "%u201CTheir popularity in the United States lags behind, but Harry remains much more popular than his wife.%u201D - Business Insider, 22nd of July, 2021"[2]: "Meghan Markle's popularity ranks lowest in the royal family, polls show - Daily Mail - 30th March, 2021"[3]: "Harry and Meghan ratings show negative numbers in YouGov poll - The Sun - 31st March, 2021"
- Despite Meghan Markle's claims of being happier than ever, US public opinion polls rank her lower in popularity compared to King Charles and several other members of the Royal Family.
- Contrary to Meghan Markle's recent claims of contentment, Edward Coram-James, a PR expert, suspects that the Duchess may be employing tactics to manipulate her public image.
- Amidst the estrangement from his family, Prince Harry expressed a heartfelt desire for reconciliation with King Charles III to the BBC, despite losing his appeal for increased police protection in the UK on the same day.
- As Harry and Meghan continue to bask in the glitz of Hollywood, PR guru Edward Coram-James warns that time is running out for the couple to revamp their public persona, especially back in the UK.
