Meghan and Harry break a historical record that will not satisfy them

He explains that their exit from the royal family in 2020 was widely publicized, leaving room for countless speculation and controversy.
Express. Hilary Fordwich, a US-based royal commentator, says it all started with… Meghan Markle refused to play second fiddle to Kate Middleton. “Meghan didn't want to be Kate's second-in-command. It was better to be number two than nothing at all.“, explains the expert.

This decision had major repercussions on public perception of Sussex. Going from beloved figures after Queen Elizabeth II to almost unpopular figures like Prince Andrew, The couple experienced a real transformation.

Meghan Markle, the second most unpopular member of the royal family

According to a poll conducted by YouGov last April.

Meghan Markle has become the second most unpopular member of the royal familyright after Prince Andrew, who was viewed unfavorably by 86% of participants. Meghan fared slightly better, with 64% negative reviews.. Prince Harry was not spared either, with 61% of respondents expressing a negative view of him.

These statistics are particularly revealing
When compared to the time when Harry and Meghan were among the most popular members of the royal familyE, directly behind the queen. Hilary Fordwich described this astonishing fall as “The biggest decline in popularity in history“.

“They are now seen as marginal numbers.”

Since moving to California, Harry and Meghan have been trying to reinvent themselves. However, their initiatives were not always successful. From selling artisanal products like jam to deals with Netflix and Spotify, their business ventures have received mixed reactions.

By Richard Eden daily MailThis situation results from the lack of acceptance of the Sussexes in both the United States and the United Kingdom. “They are now viewed as marginal figures, unwanted by the monarchy“, he explains.

Is returning to the UK possible?

Recent rumors suggest that Harry and Meghan are considering returning to the UK. Harry, in particular, seems to be nostalgic about his past life as a working member of the royal family.

However, according to Eden, this possibility seems unlikely. “Charles believed that Harry and his family would share the obligations with William. But time is running out. If Harry wants to return, he will have to do so while Charles is still king.
I don't see William, who was once king, allowing Harry to come back and take on an official role. They became an unwanted part of the monarchy.“