Kate Middleton and Prince William were reportedly popular in the United States, but the interest in them eventually waned. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are more popular in the west, according to their biographer.
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's biographer claimed that the demand for Prince William and Kate Middleton in the United States has plummeted, Express reported. The outlet was referring to Finding Freedom co-author Omid Scobie who wrote an article about the Duke of Cambridge setting his eyes on the U.S.
According to the royal correspondent and author, the Cambridges used to be popular in the U.K., but the interest waned. It was reportedly renewed with Prince Harry married American actress Meghan Markle in 2018.
"The story of Meghan’s journey as a royal (and all things related to it) still accounts for the majority of royal coverage in the US," Scobie wrote for Yahoo! News UK.
"That space was once occupied by the Cambridges. In the couple’s earlier days, one couldn’t move for TV specials and magazine covers about William, Kate and their growing family. But as their life fell into a stable groove, the excitement and curiosity for the pair waned."
Scobie acknowledged that Prince William, Middleton and their three children, Prince George, 9, Princess Charlotte, 7, and Prince Louis, 4, are more popular in the United Kingdom. However, he suggested that America is the Sussexes' forte.
"Harry’s popularity in Britain may be suffering, but his rise in the US has seen the Archewell Foundation receive huge attention from an impressive list of donors, and his charitable efforts and campaigning has quickly seen him acknowledged by the likes of Forbes and TIME, who named him and Meghan two of the world’s most influential people," Scobie added.
What Other Sources Say About Kate Middleton, Prince William, Prince Harry And Meghan Markle's Popularity
Last year, YouGov started a poll weighing the popularity among the four — Kate Middleton, Prince William, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. However, among the four, the Duke of Cambridge reigned supreme.
66% of the US respondents viewed the future king favorably. His wife came second with 63%.
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Both Prince Harry and Markle trailed behind with 66% and 57%, respectively, Express reported. Apparently, Prince William and Middleton were more popular than the Sussexes based on the poll.
Another poll reported by The Sun showed 68.2% favorable rating for Middleton in the Stateside, while Markle only got 31%. The poll showed that the Duchess of Cambridge was twice as popular as the Duchess of Sussex, who lives in California.
"Kate has become an even bigger superstar without ever setting foot here," American royal commentator Christopher Andersen said. "She embodies everything Americans expect in a princess destined to become Queen — beauty, grace, regal bearing and the ability to connect."
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He added that no matter what scandal plagued the British royal monarchy, Middleton "sails above it all."
Royal expert Kinsey Schofield claimed that Prince Harry's wife wanted to be the Queen of America. However, the former Suits star has never been less popular.
Who do you think is more popular between Prince William and Kate Middleton and Prince Harry and Meghan Markle stateside?
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