Meghan's popularity in UK hits lowest point since August return
A YouGov poll shows 20% of Brits view Meghan favourably. That's down from summer. Meghan's net approval is minus 48.
YouGov's royal family tracker shows only 20% of British people view Meghan favourably. 68% view her critically.
Harry's approval is 29%, down four points since July. Meghan's net approval is minus 48.
It's the lowest the pollster has recorded. The pair returned to Britain in August after six years in California.
Their arrival sparked mixed reactions. The poll ran October 22-23, during a controversy about Meghan's estranged father.
When Harry and Meghan appeared together publicly in Nottingham on October 15, they received a warm welcome. Crowds offered hugs and flowers.
This marked Meghan's first official engagement since Queen Elizabeth's funeral four years ago.
- 20%
- Favour Meghan
- 68%
- View Meghan critically
- -48
- Net approval rating
- 29% (down 4 points since July)
- Harry's approval
Why it mattersHer approval has fallen sharply. This shows public resistance to their return to Britain. It also shows how divided people are about their return.
AustraliaNo direct Australian effect, though the story tracks the reception of a high-profile couple living in Britain.
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