[Jamestown1630]

She had every opportunity - the Brits AND the royals welcomed her with open arms and tremendous good will.

I don’t think they’re going to allow themselves to be ‘twice burned’ by a classless nobody.

[Rockingham]

True enough, but on balance, the best move for Charles is to placate Meghan enough to get her to tone down her criticism of the royal family, while stringing her along until she learns to behave herself.

[Repealthe17thAmendment]

Just a guess, but I would think their move to California did not sit well with the British people. I don't know if the Brits are possessive of their royal family or not, but it struck me that an American coming in and basically snatching away one of the more popular and visible members of the family would not be looked at favorably.

Somewhat different circumstances, but when Wallis Simpson took King Edward away from the crown, she must have been reviled by the British people.