Meghan Markle: popularity in the U.S. Q3 2022, by generation

According to a survey conducted in the third quarter of 2022 in the United States, Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle was most popular amongst Millennials. Overall, 45 percent of Millennials had a positive view of the Duchess, while 79 percent were aware of her. Markle's popularity declined slightly with older generations, with one third of Baby Boomers thinking fondly of Markle, and 84 percent being aware of her. In early December 2022, Prince Harry and Markle released a documentary on Netflix about their relationship and their stepping back from royal duties. "Harry & Meghan" went on to nab the title of Netflix's most watched documentary debut in its first week.

Favorability of British Royal Family members in the United States

As of September 2022, Diana, Princess of Wales, was by far the most favored member of the Royal family in the U.S., with almost 80 percent of Americans thinking fondly of her. Diana's sons, Princes William and Harry, were also amongst the most popular British royals in the U.S., with 32 percent and 24 percent of respondents favoring them, respectively.

The passing of Queen Elizabeth II

The past couple of years have been significant for the British royal family, after the passing of Prince Phillip in 2021 and the passing of Queen Elizabeth II in September 2022. According to a survey conducted shortly after the monarch's death, one fifth of respondents in the United Kingdom said they were very upset by her passing, and one quarter reported to be fairly upset.