Meghan Markle may not be Britain's favorite, but her recent drop in popularity rankings in surveys has raised eyebrows around the world. Duchess Meghan and Prince Harry were slammed as Britain's “least favorite celebrities” in a poll, but Meghan didn't rain on the parade. According to her PR guru, she is taking the situation a little lightly and focusing on her new venture in the United States. This investigation may not be as bad for her spirits as some people think.
Sussexes named one of Britain's 'most hated people'
A recent list published by Ranker earlier this week focused on the most hated celebrities of 2024 and caused quite a stir among royal followers. The Sussexes' plummeting popularity wasn't shocking, but few expected them to break into the top five. The website, known for its extensive polls and polls on entertainment, brands and sports, has garnered more than 1 billion votes and has placed Meghan Markle in fourth place on its list of Britain's most hated celebrities.
Duchess Meghan takes declining popularity in the UK with a 'pinch of salt'
“Meghan's ratings were very low. In fact, it's notable that 65% of respondents disliked her and 45% had a very negative opinion of her,” Pressbox PR's Lyn Carratt spoke to the UK Mirror about the popularity rankings. “I think Meghan will take her research data with a grain of salt. I don't know how interested she is in getting British nationals back,” she said, speculating on Meghan's reaction to the news. he added.
Carratt suggested that because the former Suits star is American, she may prioritize building her brand in her home country over the country she left in 2020. She will do that because that's where she is now in her family life,” he added. She will likely focus on increasing her popularity in her home country and making her own brand, American Rivera Orchard, a huge success. ”
Prince Harry likely 'affected' by declining popularity in UK
The spokesperson said that while Meghan was “not overly concerned”, “Prince Harry would of course be too, because it's his birthplace and he wants to connect his children with British heritage.” It's because they want it,” he suggested. According to the latest poll, 394,500 votes were cast, with 31,400 voting against James Corden, Meghan Markle and Amber Heard. The Sussexes were ranked fourth on the list of most hated people.
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“Prince Harry and Meghan Markle may be feeling more confident after their successful trip to Nigeria,” Carratt said. However, their trip was not without criticism. Some royal supporters have raised eyebrows at the tour's resemblance to an official royal visit, which Harry and Meghan have no longer had since stepping down from senior roles. However, without worrying about that fact, the duke hinted in an interview with People magazine that he will be touring more internationally.
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“I'm looking forward to traveling more because work is important, as there's only so much I can do from home or via Zoom. I'm looking forward to traveling more, meeting people at venues, whether it's Archewell Foundation, Invictus, or other activities. There's always a reason. That's at the heart of what we do,” Harry said.
