The popularity of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, has plummeted among Americans. The couple moved to Montecito, California in 2020, and since the release of their Netflix special and interviews, their support has waned. According to a Redfield & Wilton poll conducted on February 19, Prince Harry received a -10 approval rating, while Meghan’s approval rating was as low as -17.
The couple’s negative rating came amid controversy over Prince Harry’s admission of drug use, as documented in his interviews and memoir. Following the revelation, conservative think-tank The Heritage Foundation has called for Prince Harry’s visa application to be made public to ensure he does not receive special treatment when applying. US immigration officials have until April 12 to respond to a Freedom of Information request filed by the foundation. If Prince Harry lied on his visa application, it could affect any new visa applications and could even prevent him from applying for US citizenship.
Speaking on TalkTV, royal expert Charles Rae said support for the couple had waned in recent days. “Harry and Meghan both received a lot of support from America when all of this happened, when Megxit happened. The couple that they once were.”
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have faced criticism from the media and some members of the public since stepping down as senior members of the royal family in 2020. However, he has also received support from others who believe he has faced unfair treatment. British press and the royal family.
It is a matter of public interest…: Royal expert
Senior lawyer Samuel Davy told The Mail on Sunday: “It is in the public interest to know how Prince Harry answered the drug question.
“If he has been honest and open about his drug use, and there is no reason to believe he has not been, it may well be that he has ticked the ‘yes’ box, In which case he would need to waive the visa for entry into the states.
“That means they have to be interviewed in person and someone has to give them a waiver. We’re just asking who gave the waiver.”
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