Harry and Meghan’s “Trashing The Royals” turned the American public against the duo

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s resignation from royal duties and subsequent move to the United States have drawn mixed reactions from Americans.

Royal expert Ingrid Seward suggests that her estrangement from both her families was particularly repugnant to the American public. “I think what people really don’t like is that he has denigrated his family… Especially the Americans I know, the idea that he has resented his family and doesn’t talk to his brother, never met Meghan’s father .” “

A royal insider shared this sentiment, claiming the Montecito couple committed the “ultimate sin” when Harry “allowed his wife to make fun of the late, great Queen Elizabeth II, with whom Americans also adore.” , they said.

This view is confirmed by the royal photographer Arthur Edwards, He notes that Harry’s popularity has declined in the United States. “Here he was someone, and there he was, in my opinion, just another celebrity. He’s the loser, overall.”

In addition, the Duchess of Sussex’s relationship with her neighbors in Montecito is strained. Richard Mineards, One resident commented: “I personally don’t think Meghan is an asset to our community. She doesn’t really go out or get involved in the community.”

These perceptions are reinforced by reports of the couple’s limited social interactions and high staff turnover. Royal expert Hugo Vickers emphasizes: “I’ve always thought that she’s the one who sets the agenda – which he follows – how willingly, I don’t know.”

In addition, the Duke’s memoirs caused controversy. “The book Spare part It may have made him millions, but my goodness… He’s still paying for it.”

Seward also pointed out how the US rejected Team Sussex for “letting down” the Queen in the final years of her historic reign.

The source agreed, sharing, “The couple’s distancing from their families, coupled with their public revelations, has led to a decline in their popularity among Americans. Their actions were perceived as a departure from traditional family values, resulting in a complex relationship with the American public.”

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex moved to California in 2020 following their exit from the monarchy, known as “Megxit.” The couple initially hinted that they wanted “privacy,” but gave no indication that they wanted to become media sensations.

With the start of pandemic lockdowns this spring, the focus shifted to their new lives, but it all came back with a vengeance when they sat down with Oprah Winfrey for an explosive tell-all interview in March 2021.

Combined with their lucrative Netflix and Spotify deals signed in fall 2020, the fiery-haired prince and the former actress soon made front-page headlines.

Much of their positive support is now found in the American media, with the British and wider European press markets taking an overwhelmingly skeptical and largely negative stance towards coverage of the duo.