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(NewsNation) — The polls are out, and it’s not a good news day for Meghan Markle.
YouGov just published its most recent survey of public sentiment for the Duchess of Sussex, and it ain’t pretty
In the United Kingdom, Meghan has now slipped to a new low of just 18% popularity, according to a second-quarter poll from YouGov – down from a 29% favourability in the first quarter of 2026. Meanwhile, 61% actively dislike her, and Markle has a net approval rating of minus-43
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This trend is notably disconcerting as Markle and her husband Prince Harry are trying to spend more time in the U.K., the country of Harry’s birth
Markle’s popularity has spiraled since she hit an all-time high of 55% likeability in 2019 after she and Harry left the royal family to strike it rich in Montecito
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Brits were particularly offended when Markle hinted that the royals and the country were racist and are still smarting over “Megxit.”
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However, there is some good news for the Duchess. In America, her popularity grew by 3% – from 29% to 32%– in the last quarter
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