'Sussexes will have throw Cambridges under the bus to boost popularity' Entertainment Fri, Apr 23, 2021 Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s sparked tensions between the royal family ever since their interview with Oprah Winfrey aired. The couple levied harsh claims relating to racism and said that Meghan was denied professional help for her suicidal thoughts. Since then, many speculated that the move was to boost their own popularity in a bid to gain independence from the monarchy. Columnist Jan Moir, writing for the Daily Mail, said that the Sussexes will have to continue to be critical of the royal family if they want to boost their popularity and status.