PRINCE Harry and Meghan Markle's popularity has plunged to its lowest ever level after their bombshell Oprah Winfrey interview.
A shocking poll by YouGov has revealed almost half of Brits now view the Duke of Sussex negatively following the tell-all chat on Sunday.
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His popularity rating has reached the lowest level ever with a drop of 15 points from March 2.
The poll reveals Meghan's scores have also plummeted – with six in ten now viewing her in a negative light.
It comes as:
- The Queen is reportedly backing Prince William after he insisted the royals were “very much not a racist family”
- Prince William has revealed he is to speak to Harry about the bombshell Oprah Winfrey interview claims
- Meghan Markle was allegedly helped by a string of top royal mentors when she joined the family – but she "wouldn't listen" to anyone
- Oprah's pal Gayle King claims Meghan Markle has "plenty of receipts" to back up her explosive racism allegations
- Staff working behind the scenes on Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's interview were allegedly forced to sign gagging orders to stay silent
YouGov polled 1,664 Brits between March 10 and March 11 – after the explosive chat was aired.
They found Meghan and Harry's popularity had started to climb but the huge drops show the interview had a damaging effect on how they are viewed.
Meghan still has the support of younger Brits though – with 55 per cent of 18 to 24 year olds liking the former actress compared to 83 per cent of those aged over 65.
The poll also reveals the sensational events this week have not impacted on the popularity of the other royals – except Prince Charles.
Two in five now have a negative impression of Harry's dad.
The Queen remains the most popular royal – with four in five favouring Her Majesty and just 14 per cent of Brits disliking her.
Prince William and Kate Middleton are also well-liked by Brits – with around three quarters raving about the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.
A separate poll on 1,672 Brits show two thirds still feel we should have a monarchy – but a quarter feel an elected head of state would be better.
The results come just days after Meghan and Harry made a string of bombshell claims in their Oprah chat.
The interview was first aired in the US – in the early hours of Monday morning in the UK.
Meghan, 39, claimed Archie wasn't made a prince after "concerns and conversations" about "how dark" his skin would be when he was born.
She also revealed she had felt suicidal and "didn't want to be alive anymore" after joining the royals.
Her Majesty, 94, released a statement almost two days after the interview and said the Royal Family took the allegations "very seriously".
The Queen said the incendiary claims a member of the family raised concerns over the colour of Archie's skin would be investigated and "addressed privately".
A statement from the palace said: "The whole family is saddened to learn the full extent of how challenging the last few years have been for Harry and Meghan.
"The issues raised, particularly that of race, are concerning. Whilst some recollections may vary, they are taken very seriously and will be addressed by the family privately.
"Harry, Meghan and Archie will always be much loved family members."
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