Recent polls reveal a decrease in popularity for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle among the British public, with the royal family facing various challenges including a health scare for Kate Middleton and continuous public scrutiny.
Recent polls conducted by Ipsos have shown a decline in the popularity of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle within the UK, although they still rank higher than Princess Beatrice, Princess Eugenie, and Prince Andrew. Prince Harry holds 11% while Meghan Markle has 7% favourability among the British public, placing them ahead of the mentioned royals but behind Kate, the Princess of Wales, who leads with a 38% favourability rating.
Kate Middleton is currently recovering from abdominal surgery, which means she will miss the upcoming St Patrick’s Day Parade, an event where she holds an honorary role as the Colonel of the Irish Guards. She will be replaced by Lady Ghika. Despite online criticism toward her photo editing, Princess Kate has received messages of support and wishes for a quick recovery.
The Royal Family dynamics continue to capture public attention, especially with the announcement that Prince William and Prince Harry will participate separately in the upcoming Diana Legacy Award ceremony at the London Science Museum. This separation marks another chapter in the brothers’ increasingly strained relationship, highlighted by past accusations of physical altercations and exacerbated by Harry and Meghan’s interview with Oprah Winfrey.
In addition to family tensions, the royal circle has been enveloped in a controversy over photo editing. Misan Harriman, a friend of Meghan, denied allegations of editing a willow tree into a photo of Prince Harry and Meghan, emphasizing the authenticity of the captured moment.
Amid these royal stories, celebrity Sharon Osbourne has left the Celebrity Big Brother house, marking her exit by praising fellow contestants Nikita Kuzmin and Levi Roots for their personalities. Discussions about the Royal Family, including varying opinions on Meghan’s authenticity and wishes for Harry’s happiness, animated the Big Brother house, highlighting the continuing public intrigue and discussion surrounding the Royal Family’s members and their relations.