Sussexes American 'Sin': The One 'Unforgivable' Move That Turned U.S. Public Against Prince Harry and Meghan Markle

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's departure from royal duties and subsequent relocation to the United States have elicited mixed reactions among Americans.

Royal expert Ingrid Seward suggests that their estrangement from both their families has been particularly off-putting to the American public. "I think what people really dislike is that he dissed his family... Especially the Americans I know, they h--- the idea that he dissed his family and he doesn't speak to his brother, has never met Meghan's father."

One royal insider shared this sentiment by claiming the Montecito twosome committed the "ultimate sin" when Harry allowed "his wife to mock the late great Queen Elizabeth II with whom Americans also revere," they said.

This view is echoed by royal photographer Arthur Edwards, who observes that Harry's popularity has waned in the U.S. "Here, he was somebody and there, just another celebrity, in my view. He's the loser, big time."

Additionally, the Duchess of Sussex's relationship with her Montecito neighbors has been strained. Richard Mineards, a local resident, comments, "I personally don't think that Meghan is an asset to our community. She doesn't really go out or get involved with the community."

These perceptions are compounded by reports of the couple's limited social interactions and high staff turnover. Royal expert Hugo Vickers points out, "I have always thought she is the one that sets the agenda - which he follows - how willingly I don't know."

Furthermore, the Duke's memoir has been a source of controversy. "The book Spare may have earned him millions but gosh... He's paying for it still."

Seward also pointed out how the U.S. has turned off Team Sussex for how they "let the Queen down" in the twilight years of her historic reign.

The source chimed in by 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 have been 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 after their departed from the monarchy, known as "Megxit," took place. At first, the pair insinuated they wanted "privacy," and gave no hint they wanted to become media sensations.

The start of the pandemic lockdowns in the spring of that year saw the focus on their new lives shift, but all of that came roaring back when they sat down with Oprah Winfrey for an explosive tell-all interview in March 2021.

When combined with their lucrative Netflix and Spotify deals inked in the autumn of 2020, the fiery-haired prince and former actress were soon front-page headline generators.

Much of their favorable support today is found in the American media, with British and wider European press markets taking a majority skeptical and largely negative approach to reporting on the duo.

Daily Mail reported on the expert opinions.