Washington: The US presidential election is in full swing. Meanwhile, Britain’s Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have come into the limelight regarding this election. According to The Telegraph, both will remain neutral in public. In 2020, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex publicly disagreed with Donald Trump after he released a video. Some people believed that he supported Joe Biden.
Prince Harry’s Archewell Foundation released a statement encouraging civic engagement. The statement said his team had sent personalized letters to unregistered voters saying, “Every voice matters.” However, they did not endorse any specific political figure. The statement emphasized the importance of voting, saying, “Voting is not just a right; it is a fundamental way to influence the fate of our communities.”
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In 2020, Meghan had called the US election “the most important election of our lifetime”, which led to criticism from Trump. He expressed that he was “no fan” of Meghan and wished “Harry all the best”. Unlike in 2020, their current statement was released through the Archewell Foundation and not as a personal message. The couple has decided to remain non-partisan and avoid any kind of endorsement during this election season.
In 2020, Buckingham Palace clarified that Prince Harry is no longer a working royal, so his comments reflect his personal views. However, some within the Palace reportedly believed he had “crossed the line”. The Telegraph quoted a source close to Harry. The source said the Duke was not referring to Trump when he released his statement in 2020.
Tags: Donald Trump, Prince Harry, US Presidential Election 2024
FIRST PUBLISHED : September 20, 2024, 12:24 IST