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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are “teetering close to the point of no return,” according to public relations expert Edward Coram-James, as the couple continues to struggle with waning popularity in the United Kingdom.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex recently ranked among the least popular royals in a new poll, underscoring their ongoing fall from favor with the British public. According to Coram-James, their diminishing public image is becoming increasingly difficult to recover.
“Meghan claims that she’s ‘happier than ever,’ even as her standing in the UK is plummeting, something the latest polls make painfully clear,” he told the Express.
The numbers back that up: Prince Harry has reportedly just managed to stay within the top 1,500 most popular public figures in the U.K., while Meghan ranks even lower at 2,034th. “With Prince Harry barely scraping into the top 1,500 most popular public figures and Meghan even lower at 2,034th, their star power in Britain is undeniably fading,” Coram-James added.
He noted that Meghan’s recent comments about being in a “honeymoon phase” and feeling happier than ever are a strategic move to control the narrative. “From her perspective, it’s a clever way to take control of her narrative. It’s quite common for public figures in similar predicaments to shine a light on a confident image when they’re being watched,” he explained.
However, he warns that time is running out for the couple to salvage their reputation in the U.K.
“They’re not past the point of no return yet, but they’re teetering close. It would take a dramatic shift if they ever hope to reconnect with the UK public,” he said.
Coram-James believes their immersion in American celebrity culture could be accelerating their fall from grace among Brits. “But that door is closing fast as long as they remain embedded in the American celebrity bubble, flashing their brand and embracing the glitz,” he said.
He concluded with a stark warning: “Many in Britain already feel like outsiders playing royalty in exile. If they don’t shift course soon, they risk being remembered not as changemakers but as a cautionary tale in lost legacy.”
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