While Prince William is increasingly popular with the American public, the Sussexes are facing a wave of coldness from their “second homeland”.
William – the new prince in the hearts of the American public
A recent Gallup poll surprisingly showed that Prince William is the most popular person in America, surpassing many “big names” in the country.
Explaining this irresistible attraction, experts say that William’s successful trip to New York in September 2023 to promote the Earthshot Prize is the key factor. The image of the prince being friendly and close to the American public has scored absolute points in the eyes of the people here.
On the contrary, the Sussexes are facing a wave of indifference from their “second homeland”. Sharing about royal life in the media and private scandals have made Harry and Meghan’s image less beautiful in the eyes of the public.
The power of “handshakes” with A-list stars
Not only is William popular with the public, he also receives support from A-list stars. Recently, after meeting at Wembley Stadium (London, England), Travis Kelce – Taylor Swift’s boyfriend – praised William as “the most wonderful man” on his own podcast.
Obviously, getting support from influential figures like Taylor Swift or Travis Kelce can help raise William’s profile in the eyes of the public, especially young people. This is in stark contrast to Meghan Markle’s case when Taylor Swift flatly rejected her invitation to appear on the Archetypes podcast .
The constant rejection by A-list stars like Taylor Swift partly shows the Sussexes’ failure to build an image in the US.
The Sussexes are “out of favor” in Meghan’s homeland
Since stepping down from the British royal family in 2020, Harry and Meghan have been actively building their own entertainment empire in the US with lucrative deals with Netflix and Spotify. However, their sharing about the British royal family in the media has received mixed opinions.
Many experts believe that the American lifestyle of promoting independence makes it difficult for them to sympathize with the Sussexes’ “complaints” about royal life. The couple’s image has also been seriously affected after being mocked by the comedy show South Park .
“Americans don’t like people who say one thing and do another. They say they want a private life but constantly appear at events just to attract attention,” said royal expert Angela Levin.