MEGHAN Markle and Prince Harry made a key mistake in their attempt to win over America, a royal expert has claimed.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, 42, failed to start their 'normal lives' across the pond after fleeing Britain and quitting the Firm in 2020.
Attending publicised events, getting papped on red carpets and starring in Netflix docs, Harry, 39, and Meghan planned to branch out into the celeb world and take the US by storm.
But a series of misjudgements and shocking bombshells have seen the pair turn the American public against them too.
Royal author Angela Levin has exclusively told The Sun their "hypocrisy" and "attacks" on the Royal Family is why they're being blasted - not just in the UK.
The expert said: "I think endless moaning puts off Americans because they like people who are go-getters rather than those who blame everyone else.
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"They also don't like the attacks on the Royal Family especially as they so loved and admired the Queen."
The extent to the dislike for the Sussexes was clear when they were mocked in an episode of South Park.
The episode, titled World Privacy Tour, poked fun at Harry and Meghan - as they stepped off the plane holding signs which said "we want our privacy" and "stop looking at us"
Angela said the couple, who she believes have embarked on a "revenge trip" are a laughing stock.
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A series of gaffes have seen the pair throw away any chance of maintaining a relationship with the Royal Family, she claims.
Angela added: "Nor do [Americans] like their hypocrisy as seen in South Park - they say they want privacy but they keep appearing at Z-Level awards just to get their pictures.
"By wanting revenge they have thrown their changes down the drain. With no coming back."
It comes as a poll carried out by revealed only 30 per cent of Americans like the former Suits star.
Harry was liked by at least 42 per cent of the public.
The results were published the same week Harry lost his High Court battle against the Home Office.
The "petulant" prince moaned he was "at a greater risk" than Princess Diana before being denied taxpayer-funded security, court documents have revealed.
He also claimed wife Meghan and himself had not been receiving the "same degree" of protection since quitting their royal duties.
The royal also said concerns over his family's safety - including kids Archie and Lilibet - meant he couldn't return to Britain "because it is too dangerous" after security was dropped.