THERE is shock today after Meghan Markle was named “the most popular royal” in a new study.
The Duchess of Sussex has been widely criticised over the past year for the negative impact she and Prince Harry have had on the Royal Family.
However a new poll conducted by youth health charity stem4 analysed the interest in a number of celebrities and public figures, including musicians, online creators, sports people and public figures.
Meghan garnered 21% of the vote, making her far more popular with the 1,032 people polled than Kate Middleton, who garnered just 11%.
She was praised for her “bravery and resilience” and for carrying on “even when things go wrong”.
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