Sussexes still more likeable than 3 royals despite popularity plummeting - poll

14 March 2024 , 09:45

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's popularity has plummeted, but the Sussexes are still way more likeable than three other royals

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's popularity has plummeted, but the Sussexes are still way more likeable than three members of the British Royal Family, according to a new poll.

As the couple, who reside in America after stepping down as senior working royals in 2020, continue their 2024 rebrand, they have received yet another blow, with a new poll showing how unpopular they are in the United Kingdom. Ranking near the bottom of a popularity poll, it seems that the couple's rebrand isn't going to plan.

According to the poll, just 11% of those who took part in the poll named Prince Harry as the royal they liked the most. Meanwhile, the Duchess of Sussex only came in at 7%.

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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex reside in Montecito, California after stepping back as senior working royals in 2020 (Getty Images)

But despite the Sussexes ranking very low in the new Ipsos poll for The Evening Standard, they did however rank higher than three members of the Royal Family. The couple above were ranked above Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie who ranked 10th and 11th, meanwhile, their father Prince Andrew ranked 12th with just 2% of the general public voting him as their favourite member of the Royal Family.

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The Princess of Wales was ranked as the nation’s favourite member of the Royal Family with 38% of Britons voting in favour. However, it is reported that the poll took place before the Princess' photo-editing scandal rocked the world after she shared a sweet snap on Mother's Day that appeared to be heavily doctored.

This comes as Prince William gears up to reunite with his estranged brother Prince Harry, albeit virtually. The two brothers, who have been somewhat estranged in recent years, will make a rare joint appearance at the Diana Legacy Award event tonight at the Science Museum in London.

Neither brothers will be in the room at the same time, with Prince Harry not even in the same building for the occasion, due to the California-based Duke remaining in Montecito and attending via a video link.

Mollie Quirk