Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have been finding things tough without having the glamorous life of being a royal to fall back on as a safety net, according to a royal expert.
Tessa Dunlop claims the Sussexes' are "discovering to their cost, royalty does not travel well" after their decision to step down from the Firm in 2020 and move to the US.
The author's comments come as the Duke and Duchess continue to look for their next big career move following their huge Spotify blow last month, the Mirror reports.
It's been alleged that the couple who are still holding onto their $98m Netflix deal are now going to pursue different passion projects instead of working together.
Harry is reportedly going to follow in his late mother Princess Diana's footsteps with a solo documentary about travelling Africa while Meghan has been continuously linked to high-end fashion brands.
It's well known that Americans have long been fans of the Royal Family but Tessa admits there was initial fear that Harry and Meghan's "excoriating criticism of the venerable institution" could have caused the popularity to wane.
However, she now insists that the showings of positivity from President Biden's visit show this certainly isn't the case.
Tessa told the Mirror: "Surrounded by pomp and ceremony, the visit was a reminder that the trappings of royalty are what sets it apart.
"And the absence of those trappings is what the Duke and Duchess of Sussex so sorely lack."
She continued: "After all, no matter how great your celebrity (and yes, despite what disgruntled Spotify bosses say, the couple are still big news), in America there will always be someone richer and more famous.
"Over there, fame is commonplace, not so the magic and mystery that comes with monarchy.
"As the Sussexes are discovering to their cost, royalty does not travel well (abdicated Edward VIII found this out in the late 1930s).
"To really flourish more than titles and money are required. Harry, barefoot in a beanie, can't compete with William in full-blown honorary military uniform.
"Meghan in Valentino or Givenchy is less noteworthy than the Princess of Wales in her Lover's Knot tiara (once Diana's) and badge of the Royal Victorian Order."
The royal expert also touched upon their residency as she said there is not a "Montecito mansion" and their property will never be "better than a castle".
Ms Dunlop added: "Tinsel, tiaras, and turrets are a big deal when it comes America's love affair with monarchy.
"Charles is not just Harry's rich twice-married papa, he is the King. And yesterday, Windsor in all its blazing glory, was a reminder of that."
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