Meghan Markle is not the most popular member of the Royal Family, according to YouGov’s most recent data. Although that might not come as a surprise to many, given her swipes at much-loved members of the Firm, 21% of those surveyed have a positive outlook on the former Suits actress.
However, her popularity rating is the fifth-lowest of any member of the Royal Family. Top spot is commanded by future Queen, Princess Kate on 72% popularity. Prince William is next on 71%, with Princess Anne in third on 59%.
Next up is Sophie, Countess of Wessex on 54% followed by King Charles in fifth on 53%. Zara Tindall is sixth on 52%, while Queen Camilla is down in 9th on 37%, according to YouGov.
However, who is below Meghan, occupying the bottom four places of the pollster’s list?
Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester
Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester is fourth from bottom on 15% popularity. However, unlike Meghan – whose ‘dislike’ rating is 59% – Prince Richard’s rating is only 13%.
He was the second born son of Prince Henry and Princess Alice, Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, and was never directly in line to inherit the title.
His elder brother, Prince William of Gloucester, was always set to follow in their father’s footsteps – but his death in an airplane crash in 1972 pushed Prince Richard into the spotlight.
He is married to Birgitte, Duchess of Gloucester and the couple have three children: Alexander, Earl of Ulster, Lady Davina Windsor and Lady Rose Gilman.
Birgitte, Duchess of Gloucester
Birgitte is only popular with 14% of respondents, putting her third from bottom. However, much like her husband, her ‘dislike’ rating is low – just 4%.
Birgitte is a Danish-born member of the British royal family. She was born Birgitte Eva van Deurs Henriksen on June 20, 1946.
Lady Margarita Armstrong-Jones
Lady Margarita has a positivity rating of only 12%, putting her second bottom. But, only 8% of respondents said they disliked her.
Lady Margarita Armstrong-Jones was born at the Portland Hospital in London on May 14, 2002 and is the youngest child of David, Earl of Snowdon and his ex-wife, Serena, Countess of Snowdon.
Named after her grandmother, Princess Margaret, Lady Margarita is frequently seen at large-scale royal events and was a bridesmaid at the Prince and Princess of Wales’ wedding in 2011.
Prince Andrew
The ex-Duke of York was popular with only 9% of respondents, but 77% of respondents disliked him.
The Prince’s association with paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell has critically undermined his reputation.
Following criticism for his association with Epstein, Andrew stepped back from public duties in 2020.
His honorary military affiliations and royal charitable patronages were removed by the late Queen in January 2022.
