Royal Family

Which royal gets treated the worst by the press?

"Not many people have asked if I'm ok". That was the response Meghan Markle gave ITV's Tom Bradby when he asked her about her struggles with the British press since she married Prince Harry. Her emotional comments came after Harry released an unprecedented statement in October last year: "Unfortunately, my wife has become one of the latest victims of a British tabloid press that wages campaigns against individuals with no thought to the consequences — a ruthless campaign that has escalated over the past year, throughout her pregnancy and while raising our newborn son".

With that in mind, it shouldn't come as too much of a surprise that the pair have decided to take a step back from royal life - a move announced yesterday - stating that they will begin the process of becoming financially independent.

The UK public certainly agrees that Meghan Markle is the member of the royal family who receives the worst treatment from the press, too. According to a YouGov survey conducted in late August, 39 percent of those polled stated that the Duchess of Sussex is treated least favourably, followed by Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall with 8 percent and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh with 5 percent.

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This chart shows the share of the UK public feeling the following is treated least favourably by the media.

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Which of the below options comes closest to how you would classify the media’s general treatment of the following?
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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?
Popularity of selected members of the British royal family in the United Kingdom (UK) as of 3rd quarter 2022
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
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Number of articles mentioning the British Royal Family worldwide in 2021, by member
Share of respondents in Great Britain advising they have a positive opinion of current and former members of the British Royal Family as of January 2026

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