Harry & Meg seen together for first time since bombshell book was released as couple watch celeb neighbours renew vows
PRINCE Harry and Meghan Markle have come out in public for the first time since Harry’s shocking memoir was released.
The couple were seen celebrating the vow renewal of their Montecito neighbours Ellen DeGeneres and Portia De Rossi.
It’s the first public sighting of the royal couple since Harry’s controversial book Spare was released last month.
Kris Jenner officiated the vow renewals, resulting in a loud cheer from the crowd, including Harry and Meghan.
The couple has stayed out of the spotlight since appearing at the RFK Ripple of Hope Award in New York this past December, aside from Harry’s appearances on talk shows.
The couple has seen a sharp decline in popularity since Harry’s book was published, as revealed by a Newsweek poll.
The poll revealed the Prince’s popularity dropped by 45 points in America, where he’s currently settled down with Meghan and his two children.
A month before the launch of the book — which became the fastest-selling non-fiction book ever, shifting 1.4million copies in its first day of release — Harry had an approval rating of +38, which has now dropped to -7.
Meghan’s popularity also plummeted, dropping 36 points in just one month – from a +23 to -13.
Two more of the couple’s leading staff also quit less than a week ago.
Ben Browning, internal content head of Archewell Productions, and Fara Taylor, who leads the marketing team, will leave their positions.
The drop in popularity and the resignations from their staff follow the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s Netflix series and release of Harry’s memoir Spare.
It’s also unclear how big of a role the Duke and Duchess will play in King Charles’ upcoming coronation.
Reports recently revealed that the couple won’t join King Charles and Camilla on the balcony for the celebration.
The line-up will only feature working members of The Firm – excluding Harry as well as his uncle Prince Andrew, sources say.
Although there is no suggestion that Harry will be barred from the celebrations on May 6 – that clash with his son Archie‘s fourth birthday – he is not expected to earn a spot on the balcony.
According to the Daily Mail, a senior Royal insider said it is “unlikely” him and Meghan will attend any major public appearances.