Stunning Blow for Harry and Meghan as 96% of Brits Vote for the Couple to Return to America
Less than two months after their high-profile relocation from California, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have received an unmistakably frosty reception from the British public. While the Duke of Sussex has maintained a busy schedule of public appearances supporting veteran and community initiatives, Meghan has deliberately avoided formal engagements in favor of private outings. With Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet remaining entirely out of the public eye, British observers have grown increasingly disconnected from the returning family.
A decisive new poll conducted by the Daily Express between October 2 and October 4, 2026, has laid bare the staggering depth of public indifference toward the royal couple. When asked whether Harry and Meghan should pack their bags and move back to the United States, an overwhelming 96% of respondents voted yes. A mere 3% answered that the couple should remain in Britain, while just 1% remained undecided on the matter.
These crushing figures represent a profound reputational setback for the Duke and Duchess as they attempt to re-establish British roots. Royal commentators attribute the pervasive public hostility to years of damaging public accusations leveled against the Royal Family and British society in televised interviews and memoirs. The poll strongly indicates that their recent countryside gestures have failed to repair the trust that was broken when they initially stepped away from working royal duties.
Fascinatingly, the Sussexes themselves have subtly retained the logistical infrastructure required for an eventual return across the Atlantic. Despite the current UK housing arrangement, the couple has steadfastly refused to sell their sprawling Montecito estate, continuing to employ residential grounds staff while maintaining an additional holiday property in Portugal. Given that their Californian mansion’s market valuation has reached record highs, holding onto the estate suggests their British homecoming may ultimately serve as a temporary experiment rather than a permanent settlement.
