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**Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s Netflix Trailer Receives Mixed Reactions**

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**Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s Netflix Trailer Receives Mixed Reactions**

Less than 1 million viewers tuned in to watch the official trailer of and 's upcoming Netflix documentary within just 10 hours of its release.

Following the launch on YouTube, critics of the couple expressed their disapproval, with over 30,000 dislikes registered.

As of the latest count, the number of dislikes has surged to 48,000.

Speculation arose that the dislike button had been disabled, although this claim remains unverified.

Despite this, more than 5,000 individuals took to the comments section, with a majority choosing to mock the Sussexes rather than offer praise.

One commentator remarked, “I've never witnessed such a public display of a desire for privacy,” highlighting the irony of the situation.

Conversely, some commended Netflix for allowing open commentary on the trailer.

The decision to release the trailer at a time coinciding with and Princess Catherine's visit to the US has drawn significant backlash for the Sussexes.

A viewer sarcastically noted, “Something to miss.

I think I'd prefer watching paint dry.

It would have more integrity.”

Another individual expressed disappointment, urging the couple to move on from their past grievances and cease causing distress to their family.

Renowned TV personality Piers Morgan took to Twitter to express his outrage at the trailer, condemning and as “repulsive hypocrites.”

He criticized the couple for preaching about privacy while simultaneously embarking on a reality series divulging intimate details of their lives.

Moreover, he accused them of deliberately timing the trailer's release to overshadow 's visit to America.

In agreement with Morgan, a viewer labeled Meghan as a spoiled individual seeking attention due to perceived neglect.

Adding to the chorus of disapproval, Meghan Markle's estranged half-sister, Samantha, shared her thoughts on the Netflix documentary teaser during an interview.

Samantha expressed bewilderment at Harry's claim of protecting his family, asserting that the series appeared to be a continuous assault rather than a form of safeguarding.

She disparaged the Netflix promo as disconnected from reality, likening it to a poorly executed commercial that failed to resonate with the current circumstances.

Furthermore, sources close to Prince William and Catherine have voiced their dismay at the portrayal of the couple in the Netflix series trailer.

Richard Eden, a correspondent for the Mail, revealed that friends of the royal duo felt appalled by the content of the trailer, which they deemed as confirming their worst fears.

Eden highlighted the deliberate attempt by Harry and Meghan to overshadow Prince William and Catherine during their visit to the US, particularly ahead of William's prestigious Earthshot Prize reception.

The juxtaposition of images and narratives in the trailer left many feeling deeply unsettled and disheartened.

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