It would be a break with a long tradition: Duchess Meghan is said to have participated in the US presidential election, claims an insider.
Duchess Meghan (39) is said to have participated in the US presidential election. The wife of Prince Harry (36) reportedly voted early by postal vote. At least that's what the "New York Post" claims, citing an unspecified source.
Meghan and Harry had previously called for participation in the US election. They had to take a lot of criticism for this – there is a long tradition in the royal family according to which the royals have to remain politically neutral. Meghan, who comes from Los Angeles, does not seem to be deterred. She would have participated in the US election, even if she and Harry had still lived in Great Britain, the insider is certain: "You would not have missed voting in this election, no matter where she lives."
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Prince Harry, who moved to California with his wife and son Archie (1) in the spring, is not eligible to vote, but like Meghan, according to media reports, he is said to have a great interest in the events. Although the two have resigned as high-ranking members of the royal family, Meghan would arguably be the first person with such close ties to the British royal family to cast their vote in an election.
And the royals may not be happy about that. According to the Sun, the royal family is concerned that Harry has crossed a line when he commented on US policy. At the end of September, Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan used a TV appearance to promote voter registration for the US election. Meghan said: "Every four years we are told, 'This is the most important choice of our life. But it really is. When we vote, our values are put into action and our voices heard."
Her husband took the opportunity to appeal against hate online: "As November approaches, it is vital that we reject hate speech, misinformation and online negativity. What we consume (…) has a real one Affect us all. " The British royal family then referred to Harry's comments on the US election as his "personal" views, as the Daily Mail reported. Accordingly, Buckingham Palace wanted to "make no comment" on this: "The Duke is not a working member of the royal family and all comments he makes are made in a personal capacity."