The real reason why Americans 'hate' Prince Harry and Meghan Markle

Prince Harry was once a beloved figure, widely admired by the British public and the world. However, his decision to leave the Royal Family and publicly criticize the institution has resulted in a dramatic shift in his image, with his reputation taking a major hit in recent years.

In October 2019, Prince Harry enjoyed a high approval rating, with 71 percent of Britons viewing him positively and only 22 percent disapproving. However, the latest data shows a stark decline in his popularity. By August 2023, only 30 percent of the British public held a favorable opinion of him, while 60 percent disapproved, according to Statista.

This dramatic fall from grace can be attributed to several high-profile actions by Harry, including his bombshell interview with Oprah in 2021, the Netflix docuseries released in 2022, and his explosive memoir Spare in 2023. These revelations included harsh critiques of his family and the Royal Family's internal workings, fueling public discontent in the UK.

While Harry's standing in Britain has deteriorated, the prince still enjoys a relatively positive reception in the United States. According to YouGov, 53 percent of Americans view Harry favorably.

A recent shift of opinion

However, even this support might be waning. Ingrid Seward, editor-in-chief of Majesty magazine, mentioned that many Americans now dislike Harry and Meghan, particularly for what they perceive as a betrayal of the Queen.

Some insiders have suggested that public interest in the couple is fading altogether. Royal expert Kinsey Schofield noted that many Americans have simply lost interest in Harry and Meghan, especially after realizing they might have been given "too much credit" in the past.

The couple's celebrity status and actions have become a point of apathy rather than admiration.

In a bid to revive their tarnished reputations, Harry and Meghan appear to be adopting a new PR strategy. Lately, they have been attending events separately, fueling speculation that they might be "professionally separated."

Harry seems to be focusing on charity work, while Meghan is primarily concerned with their commercial ventures.

However, Harry dismissed the rumors, joking about the numerous reports of their supposed separations over the years.