Prince Harry‘s appearance on a podcast and ITV’s “This Morning” with Alison Hammond during his recent U.K. trip was reportedly a smart move. The Duke of Sussex recently arrived in his homeland to promote the Invictus Games. He was later joined by his wife, Meghan Markle, and their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet. During the visit, Harry’s appearance on the podcast and the ITV show quickly drew significant attention.
Prince Harry made a move on UK trip that helped his personal brand, per expert
Prince Harry reportedly made a smart move by appearing in a series of interviews during his U.K. trip, which helped strengthen his personal brand, according to an expert. The Duke of Sussex recently traveled to the U.K. to promote the Invictus Games. He was later joined by Meghan Markle and their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet. During the visit, the family also had a private meeting with King Charles and Queen Camilla, the details of which have remained highly secretive.
After stepping down as a senior working royal in 2020, Harry’s popularity in Britain reportedly declined. However, a report by the Daily Express suggested that his recent U.K. visit helped him reshape his public image and leave a stronger impression.
On Monday, Harry appeared on an episode of the podcast “Joe Marler Will See You Now” alongside his friend JJ Chalmers. During the conversation, they discussed serious topics such as trauma, resilience, and coping mechanisms. While many topics were serious, there were also many lighthearted and humorous moments.
In addition, the Duke of Sussex appeared on ITV’s “This Morning” with Alison Hammond. According to brand and culture expert Nick Ede, the podcast appearance helped strengthen Harry’s personal brand. Speaking about the ITV interview, he said, “Harry’s appearance with Alison Hammond on ITV’s This Morning was hugely popular because audiences saw a Prince Harry who was playful, spontaneous and comfortable in his own skin.”
Ede added that there will always be people who criticize Harry for using his royal title as part of his public identity. However, those criticisms are unlikely to define the interviews. Instead, Ede said, “What people are more likely to remember is that he laughed, sang, danced and came across as someone they’d enjoy spending time with.”
