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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have given an unprecedented account of their experience at the forefront of the Royal Family in their explosive new docu-series. The couple have shared damning criticism of the British press and the “institutional gaslighting” behind Palace operations. However, Prince Harry and Meghan’s brutally candid assessment of royal life appears to have triggered backlash both in the UK and abroad, with the US media now airing their grievances with the couple.
The New York Times promptly dished up its “second serving” of critics’ reviews shortly after the second half of the docu-series premiered on Thursday.
The typically liberal publication highlighted how the series had been perceived as a “gussied-up reality show,” packed full of “grudge-rehashing”.
The New York Times used quotes from critics published by the Guardian and the Independent, making sure to emphasise that even left-leaning British press had fierce criticisms of the latest Sussex media venture.
Overall, the online article suggested critics “remained largely unconvinced that the saga deserved so much screen time”.
American television personality Meghan McCain summed up in her comment piece for MailOnline: “Kiss America goodbye, Harry and Meghan, you’ve finally lost us.”
The US media has shared criticism of the explosive Netflix docu-series starring the Duke and Duchess (Image: Peter Dejong/AP/REX/Shutterstock)
Prince Harry’s claim that press officers working for different royals were locked in a briefing war with one another prior to he and Meghan Markle quitting the UK have been dismissed by the Queen’s former communications secretary. Meanwhile a US-based PR specialist has said the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are fighting a “visceral emotional war” with the Royal Family.
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Liberal magazine Slate opted for a more sympathetic approach towards frustrated viewers of the series, with the headline: “It’s OK to admit that Harry and Meghan are annoying.”
Although writer Louis Staples acknowledged the couple has “been through a lot,” he added: “I cringed at large parts of the Sussexes’ Netflix documentary.”
He noted: “They felt most authentic when discussing how the British press and the royal family have treated them, but their recounting of their early relationship seemed forced and hostage-like.”
Discussing Meghan specifically, he added: “When someone still seems really annoying in their own Netflix documentary, which was made by their own production company, it’s time to consider that they might be.”
In the Netflix series, the couple shared fresh allegations against the British monarchy (Image: Netflix )
Speaking of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, American royal commentator Kinsey Schofield said: “These two are petty and hell-bent on settling scores”.
She described the docu-series as “immature, self-consumed and exhausting”.
She later told Talk TV: “There are several instances that are documented where the Palace protected Harry and Meghan.
“They are continuously caught in lies and the world is starting to recognise it and they’re questioning their integrity.”
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Prince Harry and Meghan celebrated their decision to relocate to California (Image: GETTY)
Throughout the series, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex celebrated their decision to relocate to the United States following their step back as senior royals in 2020.
In one video, captured as they flew from Vancouver to Los Angeles to stay with their friend Tyler Perry, Prince Harry described the journey as their “freedom flight”.
Speaking of their Montecito mansion, the Duke of Sussex said: “This is home to [Archie], this is home to Lili and this is our home. I get to do things with our kids I would never be able to do in the UK.”
Back in late August, Meghan told New York magazine The Cut she was able to “feel free” in their new California home.
With the docu-series now concluded, royal fans are anticipating further revelations in Prince Harry’s upcoming memoir ‘Spare’, which is set to be released next month.
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