Furthermore, they have been parodied in various animated sitcoms, including their portrayal as the Prince and Princess of Canada in the global privacy tour episode of "South Park." Despite these setbacks, Meghan has signed with WME, a prominent Hollywood talent agency known for representing celebrities like Dwayne Johnson, Adele, and Serena Williams. There are even rumors circulating that she might consider returning to Instagram or reviving her blog, "The Tig."
However, the strained relationship between the Sussexes and the royal family shows no signs of improvement. Mark Borkowski, one of the UK's most experienced crisis managers, believes that a change is necessary because their current brand strategy isn't working. He stated, "Something in Meghan and Harry's mind is starting to click. I think 2024 will be a pivotal year because they will need to make a strategic shift and find new positive tactics; otherwise, their brand may suffer irreparable damage."
Borkowski emphasized that staying where they are isn't a viable option, and they must deliver something substantial to regain their footing. He also hinted that their grand plans have been discussed extensively, and now it's time for them to take tangible action.
Meanwhile, the popularity of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle appears to be on the decline, as indicated by a US opinion poll. James Johnson of JAL Partners highlighted that the American public holds a strong preference for Kate, considering her as their "people's Queen." The Princess of Wales has garnered 44% positive reviews, followed by Prince William with 36%. In contrast, Prince Harry and Meghan received lower ratings, with 28% and 21%, respectively.
This shift in popularity coincided with criticism from The Hollywood Reporter, which listed the Sussexes as "losers" in their assessment of the year's winners and losers in Netflix documentaries and active podcasts. Taylor Swift, in contrast, was among the winners.
As the royal couple navigates these challenges and strives to rebuild their brand, 2024 looms as a critical year in their journey. The pressure is on, and they will need to make significant changes and deliver concrete results to regain their footing in both Hollywood and the eyes of the public.
