Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, find themselves at the center of unrelenting criticism in live shows following a Golden Globes speech by a stand-up comedian that took a dig at the royal couple. Despite a tumultuous year marked by setbacks and apparent snubs from both the royal family and Hollywood, the Sussexes continue to grapple with public scrutiny that shows no signs of abating.
The latest blow comes from talk show host Andrew Pierce, who, on the premiere episode of his new Daily Mail YouTube series, “The Reaction,” launched on Wednesday, branded the Sussexes as the least popular members of the royal family. Pierce remarked, “The only consolation for Andrew is that Prince Harry is vying with him in the unpopularity stakes for who’s the least popular. I think Meghan is probably the least popular.” This new title adds to the challenges faced by the Duke and Duchess in their ongoing struggle to shape a positive public image.
In a recent poll gauging the popularity of royal family members, Meghan and Harry faced a humbling outcome, ranking 12th and 13th, respectively. According to the YouGov poll, their positions were only higher than that of Prince Andrew, with a mere 24 percent of respondents expressing a positive opinion about the Sussexes. The results indicate a sustained struggle with public perception for the couple, despite their efforts to navigate challenges and redefine their roles outside the traditional royal framework.
The past year has been fraught with challenges for the Sussexes, marked by a series of setbacks and perceived snubs from both their former royal life and the entertainment industry. The repercussions of their decisions, such as stepping back from royal duties and pursuing independent ventures, continue to reverberate in the public sphere.
As Prince Harry and Meghan Markle navigate the complexities of public perception, the recent criticisms in live shows and the unfavorable poll results underscore the ongoing challenges they face in reshaping their public image. The couple’s journey, marked by both triumphs and tribulations, raises questions about the intersection of celebrity, royalty, and public scrutiny in an evolving landscape.
