A new UK poll has found overwhelming public opposition to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle using their royal titles for commercial purposes.
The survey of 2,000 adults revealed that 61% of respondents oppose the couple leveraging their Duke and Duchess of Sussex titles for personal gain. When excluding undecided participants, opposition rises to nearly 80%, with only 16% expressing support.
The findings come amid scrutiny of the couple’s recent visit to Australia, where they combined charity appearances with paid speaking engagements and branded events. Critics argue this approach blurs the line between public service and private profit, reigniting debates dating back to their 2020 departure from royal duties.
That arrangement, agreed under Queen Elizabeth II, ruled out a «half-in, half-out» role, preventing the pair from acting as working royals while pursuing commercial ventures.
Analysts estimate the trip could generate up to $10 mln through speaking fees, sponsorships and media content, highlighting the couple’s strategy of leveraging global recognition for income.
Supporters say the approach allows them to maintain charitable work while funding their independent lives, but critics argue it challenges the boundaries set when they stepped back from official royal responsibilities.
