Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Face Booing at National Television Awards

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle received a less-than-warm reception last night when a clip from their Oprah Winfrey interview was shown at the National Television Awards.

The montage, which featured scenes from the couple's controversial interview, was met with audible boos from the audience.

While the booing did not make it to the live telecast on ITV, attendees confirmed that the Duke and Duchess were met with jeers and disapproval once they appeared on-screen.

According to a source in the audience, the booing erupted as soon as Meghan and Harry's faces appeared during the montage of TV moments from the past year.

The reaction was described as akin to treating them like pantomime villains.

The fact that this occurred at the prestigious event held at London's O2 Arena, attended by some of Britain's biggest stars, suggests that the couple's reputation has suffered even among the celebrity elite.

Another anonymous celebrity source revealed that there were boos from the audience when Meghan's clip was shown.

Some even shouted out and laughed.

It was clear that Meghan was not popular that night, leading to a few embarrassed faces in the crowd.

The Sussexes' bombshell interview with Oprah, which aired in March and lasted two and a half hours, garnered over 17 million viewers worldwide.

During the interview, the couple made serious allegations against the royal family, including accusations of racism and discrimination.

They also claimed to have been unsupported by the palace in Meghan's struggle with mental health issues.

Additionally, Harry spoke about the strained relationship with his father and the financial cut-off he experienced.

Meghan accused Kate of making her cry and suggested that senior royals plotted against their son Archie.

The interview immediately faced backlash, with fact-checkers pointing out inaccuracies and criticism directed at Oprah for not challenging the couple's claims.

The timing of the interview also drew ire, as it coincided with Prince Philip's illness.

Piers Morgan, a prominent critic of the interview, faced numerous complaints to Ofcom, but was ultimately cleared of any wrongdoing.

Since the interview, Harry and Meghan's popularity has plummeted.

Positive opinions of Harry have dropped by nine points, from 43% in April to 34% now.

Meghan's popularity has also steadily declined, going from 30% in March to 26% currently.

Duncan Larcombe, a former royal editor, expressed concern over their diminishing popularity.

He noted that Harry, once the most popular royal, now finds himself estranged from his family, while Meghan has lost the trust of the UK.

YouGov attributed the decline in public opinion to the couple's statements regarding the COVID-19 pandemic and their involvement in the Afghanistan crisis.

The couple's response to the crisis was criticized for lacking substance and failing to provide concrete actions.

Additionally, their accusations of racism within the royal family during the Oprah interview were met with skepticism due to their refusal to name the individual responsible.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle shook the monarchy when they announced their decision to step back as senior members of the royal family and relocate to the United States.

However, their desire for privacy and subsequent revelations about their split from the royal institution, as well as their lucrative deals with various media platforms, have garnered criticism.

The couple's future success now rests on their ability to deliver in their new life in America.

Duncan Larkham emphasized that they have isolated themselves through their rift with the royals, leaving no room for failure.

He pointed out that if their Netflix productions fail to meet expectations, they may not receive another contract.

The Sussexes have entered a cutthroat commercial world, and their success is crucial to their reputation.

While the Duke and Duchess face a decline in popularity, they are not the least favored royals.

That title belongs to Prince Andrew, who has an overall negative rating of 83% due to his association with Jeffrey Epstein.

On the other hand, the Queen remains the public's favorite royal, with 80% of the population having a favorable opinion of her.

In a somewhat surprising turn of events, the Sussexes' interview has been nominated for an Emmy Award in the Outstanding Hosted Non-Fiction Series or Special category.

The winners will be announced at the 73rd Primetime Emmy Awards on September 19, where Harry and Meghan will be up against formidable competition.

As the couple continues to face backlash and declining popularity, it remains to be seen how they will navigate their new life in America and whether they can regain the trust and support they once enjoyed in the UK.