Prince Harry and Meghan Markle 'struggling to compete' with Prince William and Kate in US

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle 'struggling to compete' with Prince William and Kate in US

WATCH NOW: New Yorkers gush over Prince William to GB News

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Dorothy Reddin

By Dorothy Reddin


Published: 03/01/2024

- 15:24

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex moved to Montecito, California in July 2020

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are "struggling to compete" with Prince William and Kate in the US, a royal commentator has claimed.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex experienced some backlash in 2023 after Harry released his autobiography Spare, which went into detail about his various feuds with the Royal Family.


In December 2022, the couple released a six-episode Netflix docuseries discussing their time as working royals.

Royal commentator Phil Dampier discussed how the Sussexes' popularity in the US is declining in comparison to the Waleses'.

Kate Middleton, Prince William, Meghan Markle, Prince Harry

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle 'struggling to compete' with Prince William and Kate in US

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​He said: “I think the penny has finally dropped with them [the Sussexes] that they can never compete with an ancient institution admired around the world, particularly the goodwill still lingering from the late Queen’s reign.

“William and Kate have never been more popular and the Sussexes can’t hold a candle to them.

“Even in America people are fed up with their constant moaning and want them to do something positive.

“Just turning up at the occasional charity event or being seen at concerts and baseball games isn't enough.”

Kate Middleton and Prince William

Kate and William photographed in Boston in 2022

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This comes as Prince William, 41, was voted the most respected political figure in the US.

The Prince of Wales had a 59 percent favourable rating, with the Ukrainian President following behind at 57 percent.

On the other hand, Prince Harry, 39, did not make the list of the top 15 most respected political figures in America.

When William visited New York in September 2023, royal fans spoke to GB News to express their love for the future King.

Meghan Markle

Meghan Markle is making people in America 'fed up', according to a royal commentator

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Prince William and Prince Harry

Prince William [left] was voted the most respected political figure in the US last year

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When asked if they gathered specifically to see the Prince of Wales, a New Yorker told GB News: "Yes, because he's an incredible person, a great leader and an awesome role model for a lot of younger people.

"I have a son that thinks he's quite fascinating. He loves the ocean and he thinks a lot of the Earthshot stuff is just awesome."

Another explained to GB News why the prince is so popular, saying: "I think his optimism. I think that Americans like to have that sense of we could be better, we could be doing more and he embodies that.

"He just keeps his head down and gets the job done. So there's a deep appreciation for that as well."

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