Prince William and Kate Middleton's Soaring Popularity Poses Challenges for Harry and Meghan Markle

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are reportedly grappling with the overwhelming popularity of Prince William and Princess Kate in the United States, struggling to reconcile with the idea that the former royals are flourishing on what they perceive as their own territory.

Sarah Hewson, royal editor of Talk TV, shared insights with Fabulous, noting the significant rise in the popularity of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge in America, despite consistent efforts by the Sussexes to tarnish their image.

Hewson remarked that Meghan, in particular, is finding it challenging to comprehend the reasons behind her own perceived unpopularity in contrast to the success of William and Kate. The couple, parents to Prince Archie, has faced setbacks since relocating to the United States nearly four years ago.

The termination of their Spotify deal earlier this year led to a significant decline in the popularity of the former royals. Despite their multimillion-dollar deal with Netflix and Meghan's partnership with WME, they have not released any substantial projects this year.

Hewson raised questions about the couple's marketability, wondering if they have become too toxic to work with. The uncertainty of Meghan's next move, beyond rumored projects and talks of a book, reflects the challenges they are currently navigating.

The royal editor emphasized the harsh lesson Meghan and Harry are learning about the transient nature of celebrity status, especially when detached from the royal family. "Being a celebrity is fickle business, and you are out of favor as quickly as you are in it," Hewson concluded, highlighting the realities the couple is facing in their new celebrity-centric endeavors.