Prince William has emerged as the more popular figure in the United States compared to Meghan Markle, according to recent polling.
The survey conducted by YouGov between April and June this year unveiled that 95% of American adults were familiar with both Prince William and his brother, Prince Harry.
In contrast, only 85% recognized Meghan Markle, who gained recognition after her role as Rachel Zane in the legal drama series Suits.
The poll also assessed the popularity of each individual, and the results painted a less favorable picture for Meghan.
She ranked as the least popular among the four.
Only 40% of American adults expressed positive sentiments towards her, while 23% held negative views, resulting in a net approval rating of just plus 17.
On the other hand, Catherine, the Princess of Wales, despite being less well-known, emerged as the most popular.
A significant 46% of respondents expressed their liking for her, with a mere 11% expressing dislike, giving her a net rating of 35.
Prince Harry received a net rating of 24, with 48% feeling positively towards him and 24% holding negative views.
Prince William scored slightly lower with a net rating of 22, with approximately 43% expressing positivity and 21% negativity.
The question arises: why do the polling results favor the men?
One possible explanation is that Prince Harry and Prince William have been in the public eye since birth, with Prince William being the heir and Prince Harry the spare.
Additionally, their status as children of high-profile figures, King Charles and the late Princess Diana, contributes to their familiarity and popularity.
The public’s adoration for Princess Diana, reflected in her title as the People’s Princess, further solidifies their standing.
If Meghan Markle intends to pursue a political career in the United States, as suggested by an expert on Hollywood matters, she may need to improve her ratings.
TV journalist Ross King, appearing on Loose Women, stated that the Sussexes are not as popular as they once were in the US.
When asked if Meghan could potentially become president one day, King responded, “I think she does see bigger things for herself, so that wouldn’t surprise me if she ran in some way, governor, or you know, something like that.”
Meghan Markle had high aspirations when she joined the British royal family, hoping to reach the same level of fame as the influential late Princess Diana.
She aimed to be the most famous and talked-about woman in the world, someone everyone wanted to be associated with.
However, things took a different turn.
“She thought that marrying into the royal family was going to elevate her to a status of what Princess Diana had,” shared royal expert Sarah Robertson on Talk TV.
So, how did it all go wrong for Meghan, who reportedly dreams of becoming the US president one day?
This is where Oprah Winfrey enters the picture.
The trio’s controversial interview in 2021 exposed the world to the true nature of Harry and Meghan.
Since then, their sources of income have relied on tarnishing the reputation of the royal family and airing the monarchy’s dirty laundry, with Meghan making a brief appearance as a Disney elephant.
Speaking about celebrities distancing themselves from Meghan, Robertson added, “They don’t want to touch her.
They don’t want anything to do with her.
She’s been rejected by the very people whose circle she wants to be mixing in amongst.”
This rejection stands in stark contrast to Meghan’s desire for an A-list Hollywood lifestyle.
The royal expert concluded, “They refuse to take any responsibility for this.
They think it’s the wicked media sowing seeds of dissent.”