and Prince Harry have faced a tough start to the year after being subject to more criticism both in the UK and the US.

The couple, who quit life as senior royals in 2020 and moved overseas to Montecito in California, have made headlines over recent weeks about the ex-royals.

The Duke of Sussex, 40, was also represented less than favourably in the article as he was portrayed as lacking any good ideas for podcasts - a factor that reportedly contributed to the couple losing their Spotify deal.

While the couple have not commented officially on the accusations in the article, it is believed they have dismissed the claims and . However, not only has it resulted in a tough time for the couple, but it has also put strain on some of their relationships and work opportunities.

, the couple have been shunned by several A-list celebrities since the new criticisms as some famous faces no longer want to work with the Sussexes.

This reportedly includes Kim Kardashian, who Meghan reportedly had hopes for a friendship with.

Just last year, Meghan's mom Doria Ragland was seen out with Kim and Kris Jenner, with Meghan and Harry having previously met Kris during Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi's vow renewal.

A source told "As much as Kim respects her mum Kris' choice to support them, she doesn't want to be associated with anyone that's controversial unless they really are a great benefit to her."

The source continued: "As far as she can tell, there's not much benefit to hanging out with the Sussexes."

Since quitting life as senior royals in 2020, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are said to have lost a few celebrity friends who they were once close with.

, who are now reportedly enjoying a good friendship with Harry's estranged brother Prince William, and his wife Princess Kate.

Both Harry and Meghan have only been spotted out and about in their neighbourhood of Montecito a few times since the damning Vanity Fair article.