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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are seen more as celebrities than as members of the Royal Family, according to a new poll.
Pollsters Ipsos revealed a shift in the public opinion of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, four years after they quit working as members of the Royal family and moved to North America in 2020.
According to the poll, 60 per cent said the Duchess, formerly an actress, was more a celebrity than a Royal, while 40 per cent said the same for Harry. A further 21 per cent saw him more as a member of the Royal Family, while 20 per cent saw him as both.
The sample size of 1,091 people between the ages of 18 and 75 was taken between 20 and 21 January.
The Duke and Duchess are currently attending the seventh edition of the Invictus Games in Canada, which Harry founded in 2014, bringing together over 500 competitors from 23 nations.
Harry has already been caught dad-dancing, joking and hugging the competitors before delivering a heartfelt speech to open the ceremony.
Prince Harry makes heartfelt plea to public from Montecito mansion ahead of WellChild Awards
Bryony Gooch10 February 2025 12:03
Day 1 of Invictus Games recap: Harry talks about ‘weak moral character in the world’
Prince Harry opened the Invictus Games in Vancouver, Canada, with a reflection on the state of the world right now with ‘no shortage of crises.
The Duke of Sussex said: “From the bid for the Games through to this week’s competition, we have walked together, side-by-side on this journey, and are so grateful to you for having these games on your land.”
He continued: “At this moment, when there is no shortage of crises, no absence of uncertainty, no lack of weak moral character in the world, the values you embody—the way you carry yourselves—not only at the Invictus Games, but each and every day… your courage, your resilience, your humanity… illuminate a path forward for us all. And for that, we thank you.”
Bryony Gooch10 February 2025 11:36
King grants new Aga Khan title of ‘His Highness’
The King has granted the new Aga Khan the title “His Highness”, Buckingham Palace has announced.
Charles is continuing a long-standing royal tradition of bestowing the title on the spiritual leader of the world’s millions of Ismaili Muslims.
Prince Rahim Al-Hussaini, 53, was named as the Aga Khan V following the death of his father Prince Karim Al-Hussaini, the Aga Khan IV, at the age of 88 last week.
The late Aga Khan was given the title of “His Highness” by Queen Elizabeth II in July 1957, two weeks after his grandfather unexpectedly made him heir to the family’s 1,300-year dynasty as leader of the Ismaili Muslim sect.
The King was left deeply saddened over the death of the late Aga Khan, who died on 4 February.
The billionaire philanthropist was a personal friend of both Charles and Queen Elizabeth II for many years.
Bryony Gooch10 February 2025 11:04
The moment a Team GB competitor proposes to his girlfriend at the Invictus Games
Bryony Gooch10 February 2025 10:46
Dear Kate, you are wrong – it would be sexist not to ask about your clothes
Bryony Gooch10 February 2025 10:33
Prince Harry caught on moose cam
Bryony Gooch10 February 2025 10:14
WATCH: Prince Harry asked where his crown is at Invictus Games
Bryony Gooch10 February 2025 10:02
Prince Andrew sought £2.5bn with help from alleged spy
Alexander Butler reports:
Bryony Gooch10 February 2025 09:39
In pictures: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle spotted enjoying the Games
Bryony Gooch10 February 2025 09:18
WATCH: The moment Prince Harry dances at The Invictus Games
Bryony Gooch10 February 2025 09:02
