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Royal Wedding: U.S. Aware But Doesn't Care

On May 19, Prince Harry will marry Meghan Markle, a U.S. citizen, at Windsor Castle. Meghan will become the first person from the country to join the British royal family but, while the majority of people in the U.S. are certainly aware of their engagement (81 percent), a YouGov/Statista survey has revealed that the event has failed to capture the imagination of most Americans. When asked if they were interested in the upcoming wedding, only 31 percent said yes, while 64 percent professed to not really caring about it all.

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This chart shows responses to an exclusive survey in the U.S. about the royal wedding in the UK in 2018.

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Number of households and total viewers of Royal Weddings from 1981 to 2018 (in millions)
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When it comes to the dispute between the Royal Family and the Duke and Duchess of Sussex (Harry and Meghan), with whom do your sympathies mostly lie?
How favorable or unfavorable are your opinions and impressions of Meghan Markle?
Popularity of Meghan Markle amongst adults in the United States as of 3rd quarter 2022, by generation
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Favorability of British Royal Family members in the United States in 2024
Popularity of Prince Harry amongst adults in the United States as of 3rd quarter 2022, by generation

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