U.S. Citizens Deliver Significant Setback to Prince Harry, Meghan Markle

In a fresh poll, a surprising turn of events has the American public full-on rooting for Prince William over Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. Here's the scoop on the shifting dynamics within the British royal family's popularity amid their US relocation.

As the Duke and Duchess of Sussex settled in the United States post their royal duties exit in 2020, they aimed to win America with their narratives smack in the middle of the ongoing family drama. But the recent poll results reveal a different story - Americans seem to favor the Prince of Wales more than the Sussexes, casting a shade on Meghan's popularity.

Only around 41-42% of the population views Meghan positively, with a good quarter expressing negative sentiments. This ranking places her below several family members such as Princess Kate, Princess William, and King Charles.

Prince Harry surprisingly shares the runner-up spot with his older brother, scoring an impressive 56 favorability among US respondents, while 21% voice negative opinions. Unlike Meghan, Harry has managed to maintain his public appeal despite the move Stateside.

Princess Catherine receives warm support from the US audience, with 49% having a positive impression and merely 6% left dissatisfied. The King is also a subject of mixed opinions, with slightly under half approving of him, while 27% cast a negative verdict.

The YouGov poll, commissioned by The Times, surveyed 1,296 US adults and revealed that 42% support the Sussexes' US move, whereas 19% disapprove. Yet, five years on, opinions remain largely static, with 61% admitting no change in stance since their exit.

Intriguing fact: The survey was conducted weeks before Harry's BBC interview, which could potentially sway sentiments. So, the revolution of America’s royal preferences may just be getting started.

Enrichment Data Insights:

Popularity ratings suggest that Prince William is the most beloved living royal in the US with 63% favorability, while his brother Prince Harry ranks second with 56%.
Meghan Markle's popularity is markedly lower, with only approximately 41-42% of Americans viewing her favorably. This places her behind several other royal family members in the US.
Princess Catherine and King Charles' ratings are relatively stable, with Princess Catherine having a positive impression from 49% of respondents and King Charles receiving approval from 46%.
Support for the Sussexes' US move remains divided, with 42% backing their decision and 19% disapproving. However, public opinion proves to be resilient, as 61% of respondents admit having no change in stance since their departure.

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In contrast to their expectation, us Americans are showing more favoritism towards Prince William over Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in a recent poll.
The shifting dynamics within the British royal family's popularity are intriguing, especially with the Sussexes' US relocation.
Meghan's popularity, according to the poll, stands at around 41-42%, making her one of the less popular family members in the eyes of Americans.
Interestingly, Prince Harry shares the runner-up spot with his brother Prince William, with 56% favorability among US respondents, contrasting Meghan's lower ratings.
Princess Catherine, on the other hand, enjoys a warm welcome from the US audience, with 49% holding a positive impression and a mere 6% expressing dissatisfaction.
King Charles has slightly mixed opinions, with 46% approving of him, while 27% cast a negative verdict.
The YouGov poll, commissioned by The Times, showed that 42% support the Sussexes' US move, while 19% disapprove, but public opinion remains largely static since their exit, with 61% admitting no change in stance.
Despite the poll results and Meghan and Harry's attempt to win America with their narratives, the revolution of America’s royal preferences may just be getting started, as the survey was conducted weeks before Harry's BBC interview.