Prince Harry has arrived in the UK alone for the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games, while his wife Meghan Markle has once again chosen to stay away. A spokesman for Harry has confirmed that the Duke will not be able to meet with his father, King Charles III, due to the King’s busy schedule. This news comes as no surprise, as many Britons are delighted by Meghan’s absence, given her past criticism of the royal family. Harry and Meghan’s decision to skip the King’s coronation last year was also met with a positive response from the British public. The couple’s popularity has plummeted in recent years, with a new Ipsos poll showing that only 25% of Britons have a favorable view of Meghan, while Harry’s popularity has dropped to 31%. This decline in popularity is largely due to the couple’s attacks on the monarchy, including Meghan’s infamous Oprah interview in which she accused the royal family of racism. Harry’s memoir, ‘Spare’, has also further damaged their reputation. Despite their unpopularity in the UK, Harry and Meghan are making a joint trip to Nigeria, a possible future host country for the Invictus Games. This tour has been described as having a ‘quasi-royal’ feel, raising speculation that the Sussexes are desperately trying to cling to the remnants of their former life.
