By Molly Claire Goddard
12:03pm PDT, Aug 22, 2025
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Meghan Markle has become increasingly unpopular in the U.K. since she and her husband,
Prince Harry, retired from their royal duties in 2020. Now, royal
experts are unpacking why exactly the British public has such a strong distaste for the former actress.
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According to
Ingrid Seward, the author of the royal biography
My Mother and I, Meghan Markle is "disliked intensely by a large number of the monarchists" in the U.K. "They see her as being very damaging to the royal family. And also, I think a lot of people in America feel the same. They don't like that Meghan [reportedly] dissed her husband's family and dissed her own family," the writer explained in an
interview.
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Like
Prince Harry, Meghan Markle is estranged from a large portion of her family. She's been on bad terms with her father,
Thomas Markle, since their 2018 nuptials. "It's just extraordinary to think that her children have not met their grandfather," Ingrid Seward said. "I think people in the States find that extremely odd and [we] find it very odd here. And I think that's a real black mark against Meghan's character. I think she hasn't been able to embrace her own family, however much she feels about them. I mean, Harry's never even met her father, which is extraordinary. There are a lot of difficult emotions [to] get over there."
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According to royal expert
Hilary Fordwich,
Prince William and the people of England are also weary of Meghan Markle and
Prince Harry's tendency to speak publicly about private matters. "Persistent lack of trust is the main reason why senior royals remain reluctant to engage in reconciliation efforts," she said in an
interview. "Their concerns are well-founded, that any private family discussions could become public or be used for commercial projects. Meghan has no sense of duty toward the British public nor the institution."
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Fans of the royal family largely blame Meghan Markle for the falling out between
Prince Harry and
Prince William, who show no signs of reconciliation. "The rift is very profound and very long-lasting,"
Robert Lacey, author of
Battle of Brothers explained in an
interview. "It will not be changed, in my opinion, until Harry makes a move and apologizes." Said Ingrid Seward, "Harry thinks that William insulted Meghan. I think when you have that kind of animosity, it's really hard to [get around it]. I just don't see any kind of reparation. I just don't see it at this moment."
