Australians have shown a largely negative response to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s recent visit to Australia, according to a Channel 7 Ray Morgan poll of 1,767 adults. During their four-day tour, which included stops in Melbourne and Sydney, 81% of respondents stated that the visit did not enhance their opinion of the couple. Furthermore, 87% believed that the trip would not help Harry mend his relationship with his father. The poll revealed that 75% of those surveyed did not perceive a more favorable side of Meghan, and 69% felt the Sussexes were not treated unfairly by the Royal Family. Additionally, 59% opposed the idea of the couple relocating to Australia, and 51% thought the late Queen would disapprove of their visit, given Harry’s decision to step back as a working royal in 2020.
Why It Matters
This visit is significant as it marks the couple’s first trip to Australia since stepping down from their royal duties, a move that has been controversial and widely discussed. The negative public sentiment reflected in the poll indicates a potential disconnect between the couple’s intentions to engage positively with the public and the actual perception held by Australians. Historically, the British royal family has held a complex relationship with Australia, a Commonwealth nation; public opinion can influence the royal family’s image and their relevance in the country. The survey results could impact future engagements or visits by the couple, as well as their overall standing among the Australian public.
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