Meghan is a huge Archie Williams fan. She addressed the "AGT" candidate, who had been innocent in prison for a long time, moving words.
Archie Williams did not win the US show "America's Got Talent" in the end, but received a special message from Duchess Meghan (39). After his appearance, Prince Harry's (36) wife appeared on a screen with a video message.
"I just wanted to let you know that we were so moved by your story and we cheered you on every week, and not just because we like your name," said Meghan, whose little son is also called Archie. "This is very special message for you that I will probably say my whole life, but this night it's special for you: Archie, we are proud of you and we cheer you on, we can't wait to see it what you do. We're in your corner wishing you a good night. "
Williams' story moved many people in the United States. Wrongly convicted of rape and assault in the 1980s, he was released behind bars in 2019 after over 36 years. New evidence linking another person to the crime had led to a new trial and his release, according to the Innocence Project.
Second TV appearance by Meghan
In the talent show, Williams performed the songs "Everything You Touch is a Song" and the Beatles hit "Blackbird" and was among the top ten candidates. For Meghan it was the second TV appearance in the USA within a short time. Together with her husband Prince Harry, she appeared on "ABC" on Tuesday evening to celebrate the announcement of the annual ranking of the 100 most influential people in the world by "Time" magazine. The couple used the TV appearance to promote voter registration for the US election (November 3, 2020).
Meghan said: "Every four years we are told, 'This is the most important choice we make in our lives. But it really is. When we vote, our values will be put into action and our voices heard." Her British husband, who is not allowed to vote in the US, took the opportunity to appeal against online hatred: "As November approaches, it is crucial that we reject hate speech, misinformation and online negativity. What we consume (…) has a real impact on us all. "