While royals typically steer clear of political involvement , Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been exceptions. In the lead-up to the pivotal US presidential election on Tuesday, the Sussexes encouraged Americans to ensure they were registered to vote in the race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump . However, they stopped short of endorsing either candidate , and this could be due to the backlash they faced during the last presidential election for making such a bold move.
In September 2020, amidst the campaign between Joe Biden and Trump , the couple appeared in a video message urging Americans to "vote against hate speech". The video was part of Time 100 magazine's annual list of the top 100 most influential people. Harry also mentioned that he would not be able to vote and had never voted in the UK as a member of the Royal Family.
Working royals in the UK generally avoid commenting on politics or participating in elections. While they didn't explicitly name anyone, their comments were perceived as a reference to Trump and, thus, an endorsement of Biden. Some argued that this was a violation of the Sandringham Summit agreement, which was established when the couple resigned from their Royal duties in 2020.
Later, Trump clapped back by stating he was "no fan" of Meghan. At the time, Royal aides told The Sunday Times that the comments violated the pledge, leaving the Royal Family "wringing their hands". Don't Miss: John Legend's epic takedown of Trump as he blasts him f.
