Prince Harry and his famous podcast host of a wife, Meghan Markle, are a formidable challenge for King Charles III as he begins his new reign.
The King is determined to leave a lasting mark on the British monarchy, and he is busy implementing reforms that will push it in a different direction.
He is advocating for a more relatable reign that is not afraid to tackle thorny issues. In that daunting mission, he is relying on the heir to the throne Prince William, and his spouse, Kate Middleton.
The Prince of Wales has to bring a touch of modernity and also expand the reach of the monarchy.
While the goal looks simple on paper, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are standing in the way.
The Sussexes take up much space in the media landscape, making it hard for the working royals to compete. The two California residents have a unique brand that is built on being approachable.
This is done through bombshell interviews and the popular Spotify podcast Archetypes. The power couple also advocates for popular political items that put them above the fray.
While they are in proximity to the values of the Democratic Party, their issues are always framed in a way that is not overly partisan.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are hoping to build on that momentum in the upcoming weeks with his tell-all memoir Spare and their Netflix docuseries.
King Charles is having a hard time competing against the two media powerhouses. According to a new study by Financial World, the Sussexes are more influential than King Charles.
The research took into consideration what people are talking about online via Google searches and other methods.
Queen Elizabeth II tops the list with 4.7 million Google searches in one month. The Princess of Wales is second with 2.9 million searches.
Markle is third on the list, followed by her husband, Prince Harry. King Charles is only seventh in the ranking. Princess Diana is seen as more “influential than him.” Many believe that The Crown plays a role in how people view the Royal Family.
A spokesperson for Financial World stated: “This year has seen the monarchy transform with the death of the beloved Queen Elizabeth II in September. As King Charles begins his reign, many will be curious to see how he chooses to adapt the royal family to a new era and who he will choose to help him do so.”
The expert continued: “With a new season of the hit Netflix show, The Crown, set to revisit the trials and tribulations of the King’s relationship with former wife, Princess Diana, it will be interesting to see how these rankings evolve.”
Popularity is an important tool for public servants. That is why Kate Middleton, who is high on the list, can be a huge asset for King Charles as he tries to counter the narratives being pushed by Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.
