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‘Election meddling’? Meghan Markle all but endorses Joe Biden, crossing political line that is off limits for British royals

21-8-2020 < RT 40 293 words
 

The Duchess of Sussex is drawing backlash and calls to strip her of title for ‘meddling’ in the US elections by implying her support for Democrat candidate Joe Biden, which is strictly prohibited by the British Royal Family.


“We all know what's at stake this year,” Meghan Markle said Thursday at an online event hosted by gender-equity group United State of Women. “I know it. I think all of you certainly know it, and if you're here on this fun event with us, then you are just as mobilized and energized to see the change we all need and deserve.”



Markle didn't explicitly endorse a candidate, but coming amid her voter-registration initiative with former First Lady Michelle Obama and speaking at an event along with the likes of Obama senior adviser Valerie Jarrett, her comments made clear where she stands. Campaigning for “the change we all need and deserve” suggests the opposite of voting for the incumbent, President Donald Trump. Twitter users certainly took her words that way.


“Makes your blood pressure rise, doesn't it,” one Twitter user said. “She is in her element again, going against the royal rules, for politics. It's like … 'What are you going to do about it?' while holding a royal title.” Another said, “Members of the royal household keep out of politics, as they always have. You've proved to be nothing but an embarrassment to our sovereign lady.”



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