Prince Harry's Engagement

How Brits Feel About Prince Harry's Engagement

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle announced their engagement earlier this week following an 18-month romance. The couple are expected to be known as the duke and duchess of Sussex after they are married next spring. The announcement resulted in a media storm but what do people in the UK make of it?

According to a YouGov poll, most of them are actually indifferent. Among the general population, 39 percent felt pleased, 4 percent felt disappointed and 52 percent were indifferent. When it comes to age, younger people in the 18-24 bracket were more indifferent to the news while older people aged 65 and older tended to be more positive.

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This chart shows the share of people feeling the following about Harry's engagement to Meghan Markle.

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When it comes to the dispute between the Royal Family and the Duke and Duchess of Sussex (Harry and Meghan), with whom do your sympathies mostly lie?
Share of respondents in Great Britain advising they have a positive or negative opinion of Prince Harry (October 2019 to July 2026)
Share of adults in the United Kingdom (UK) who believe the newspaper coverage of Meghan Markle is racist as of December 2022, by age group
Share of respondents in Great Britain advising they have a positive or negative opinion of Meghan, Duchess of Sussex (October 2019 to July 2026)
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Popularity of Prince Harry amongst adults in the United States as of 3rd quarter 2022, by generation

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