Meghan Markle has reignited royal controversy with a single, confident claim — one that is already dividing opinion on both sides of the Atlantic.
In a recent interview, the Duchess of Sussex stated that 60% of the British public want her and Prince Harry to return to the royal family. Delivered without hesitation, the remark landed like a bombshell, instantly triggering backlash, disbelief, and intense online debate.
Supporters hailed the comment as proof that public sentiment has softened since the couple’s dramatic exit from royal life in 2020. Critics, however, were far less convinced — with many asking the same pointed question: according to whom?
No specific poll, survey, or independent data was cited to support the figure. Within hours, royal commentators and media outlets were scrambling to verify the claim — and coming up empty-handed. Established polling organizations in the UK have not released any recent data suggesting majority support for a Sussex return to royal duties.
Instead, long-running surveys have shown the country deeply divided, with approval ratings for Harry and Meghan fluctuating sharply following the Oprah interview, the Netflix series, and Harry’s memoir Spare. For many Britons, trust — once broken — has not been easily restored.
The timing of Meghan’s statement has only intensified scrutiny. With rumors swirling about possible reconciliation talks, legal battles in the UK, and uncertainty surrounding the Sussexes’ future media projects, some critics argue the comment feels less like fact and more like narrative-setting.
Royal insiders were reportedly “stunned” by the certainty of the claim. One palace-adjacent commentator described it as “aspirational at best,” noting that public opinion in Britain is rarely so unified — especially on the subject of the Sussexes.
Others see the comment as emotionally revealing. After years of defending their decision to step away, the idea that a majority of Britain wants them back may reflect a lingering desire for validation — or closure — from the country they left behind.
On social media, the reaction was swift and unforgiving. “Name the poll,” one user wrote. Another asked bluntly, “If 60% want them back, why is the Palace so quiet?”
Yet Meghan’s supporters argue that public fatigue with royal infighting has grown, and that many now sympathize with the couple’s wish for peace and reintegration — even if not in a full-time royal role.
For now, the claim remains unverified, but its impact is undeniable. In one sentence, Meghan Markle has reopened old wounds, reignited old arguments, and reminded the world that when it comes to the Sussexes, perception can be just as powerful — and controversial — as proof.
Whether Britain truly wants Harry and Meghan back remains unclear.
But the debate? That’s very much alive.