Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, was put under the spotlight during a recent episode of the renowned TV game show “Family Feud.” The contestants’ responses revealed a surprising lack of familiarity with the royal among the American public.
The game show host, Steve Harvey, put forth a challenge to the Hernandez family to state the six most recognized facts about Prince Harry. Interestingly, the most common response was that Prince Harry is known as the husband of Meghan Markle, a fact that Harvey found somewhat disappointing.
The contest between the Hernandez and Colley families underscored the limited understanding Americans have about the British royal. Besides his marriage to Meghan Markle, it was correctly pointed out that he is a prince and the son of Princess Diana. The Hernandez family made several incorrect guesses, mentioning his links with Prince William and his status as Queen Elizabeth’s grandson.
Drake Colley managed to secure a victory for his family by correctly mentioning Prince Harry’s notable red hair as another well-known trait. The show disclosed that “balding” and “hottie” were also approved responses on the survey board, indicating a combination of physical attributes associated with the Duke of Sussex by Americans.
Despite Prince Harry’s residence in Montecito, California since 2020, following his departure from royal responsibilities, his recognition in America seems predominantly linked to his high-profile marriage. This is in spite of his past achievements, which include being named as one of the “hottest men of all time” and the “world’s sexiest royal” in recent times.
This incident on the game show also underscored the cultural gap between British royal customs and the level of American public awareness. Even though Prince Harry and Meghan have maintained their public visibility in the U.S., including their political activism during the 2020 presidential election, the American public’s understanding of the prince’s background and accomplishments seems limited.
