UK Survey Shows Low Public Support for Meghan, Harry Compared to Royals

Public opinion in the UK continues to favor Prince William and Princess Kate, with 74% and 71% positive ratings respectively, while Prince Harry and Meghan Markle remain significantly less popular, with only 28% and 20% positive opinions. The Spencer Tiara, famously worn by Princess Diana at her 1981 wedding, is one of the most iconic pieces of royal jewelry but has not been worn publicly by either Princess Kate or Meghan Markle; instead, Meghan wore Queen Mary's diamond bandeau tiara at her wedding in 2018. Diana also famously repurposed an emerald choker, a wedding gift from Queen Elizabeth, as a headband during a 1985 gala, a choice that reportedly displeased the Queen. The Spencer Tiara, valued at around £400,000, remains privately owned by Diana's family and is rarely seen publicly since her death. Experts suggest that Princess Charlotte is more likely than Princess Lilibet to wear the Spencer Tiara in the future, as Charlotte is a central figure in the royal family and embodies Diana's legacy, while Lilibet's more distant royal ties and upbringing outside traditional royal circles may limit her access to the heirloom. These details highlight ongoing distinctions in royal family dynamics and the symbolic significance of heirlooms in representing lineage and legacy.