A new UK poll has found that a significant majority of Britons oppose Prince Harry and Meghan Markleusing their Duke and Duchess of Sussex titles for commercial purposes, reigniting debate over royal branding six years after the couple stepped back from royal duties in a move widely known as 'Megxit'.

Six years on from their departure from senior royal duties, Harry and Meghan remain at the centre of discussions about the monarchy's modern role. Their titles, retained under the 2020 agreement with Buckingham Palace, continue to provoke scrutiny whenever linked to profit-making ventures.

The Mail on Sunday survey results indicate that around 61% of UK adults oppose Harry and Meghan using their Sussex titles in connection with profit-making ventures. When excluding undecided respondents, opposition rises to approximately four in five Britons, highlighting the strength of public sentiment on the issue.

Only a small minority of around 16% of respondents expressed support for the couple continuing to use their royal-linked titles in commercial or branding contexts.

The findings reflect continued public sensitivity in the UK around the commercial use of royal identity, particularly among former senior members of the Royal Family.

The poll, which was reported by theDaily Mail, was conducted among roughly 2,000 adults and forms part of ongoing UK-wide research into attitudes towards the monarchy and its modern role in public life.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle stepped back from senior royal duties in January 2020, a decision that became known globally as 'Megxit'. The arrangement allowed the couple to retain their Duke and Duchess of Sussex titles while ending their roles as working members of the Royal Family.

Under the terms of their departure agreement with Buckingham Palace, the couple ceased performing official royal duties and agreed to limit the use of royal branding in commercial activities.

Since then, the couple have built independent careers based in the United States, involvingmedia production, public speaking engagements and charitable work.

The Sussex titles remain formally in place, but their use has continued to generate discussion in the UK, particularly in relation to commercial activity linked to their public profiles.

Source: International Business Times UK