Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have faced a setback as a new poll reveals that the majority of royal fans do not want the couple to deliver more speeches around the world. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex made a joint visit to Brussels yesterday, attending the opening of the Lost Screen Memorial at the European Parliament.
During the visit, Prince Harry delivered a solo speech on stage, calling for stronger protections for children online. Meghan was initially scheduled to join him but withdrew from speaking due to her father's recent arrest and charges. She still attended the event to support her husband.
Poll Results Show Strong Opposition
The Daily Express conducted a poll from 7am on November 10 to 7pm on November 11, asking fans whether they would like to see both Harry and Meghan give more speeches. Out of 6,582 people who voted, 6,398 (97%) said the couple should not give more speeches. A further 146 (2%) voted that they should, while 38 (1%) were undecided.
Meghan has recently spoken at several events, including the opening of the Lost Screen Memorial in Switzerland in May, though she did not appear on stage in Brussels.
Recent Public Appearances
Prince Harry also appeared at the Clinton Global Initiative 2026 Annual Meeting in September, where he gave a speech on the dangers of AI. He later attended the WellChild awards in London in September, delivering an emotional speech to those present.
Speaking of Meghan's decision not to take the stage in Brussels, a source told The Telegraph: "She's just not strong enough, emotionally, to be doing any public speaking right now."
The couple are believed to be living in the Cotswolds since their return to the UK in August, with their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, now attending school in Britain. Their Brussels visit was brief, as they have previously stated they prefer not to spend more than 10 days away from their children.
