Prince Harry & Meghan Call on American Voters to Register
London‑born royalty now living in California have stepped into the US political arena. After stepping down from their senior royal duties in March, the royal couple see‑up through a video for TIME’s 2020 100 list, urging Americans to register for the forthcoming presidential election.
Why the King’s Wife Wants You to Vote
Meghan, the former Actress turned Queen‑in‑law, says that “every four years we’re told this is the most critical election of our lives, and this one is.” She explains:
“When you cast a ballot, you’re putting your values into action, and you make sure your voice matters.” The couple weave the message together, stressing that voters “deserve to be heard.”
From Royal Neutrality to Political Boldness
The British royal family is an unusual model of political neutrality: no votes, no public political commentary. Harry himself noted that he could never vote in the UK—his life has been “dry of political decisions.” He calls this the first time they’re, in a sense, letting out their inner political selves—though he stays vague about who he endorses.
Beyond the Palace Doors
- Meghan’s 2018 marriage to the Queen’s grandson gave her a front seat to the palace’s most private moments. Even before 2024, she didn’t hold back—calling the 2016 Trump campaign “misogynistic and divisive.”
- In response, Trump tweeted: “I didn’t know that. What can I say? I didn’t know that she was nasty.” A classic example of a one‑sentence mea culpa.
- Prince Harry stresses the need to reject hate, misinformation, and online negativity as we head into November. The mission is to guide voters to the ballot, not the battlefield.
Outrage in the U.K.
Not all are thrilled. Former CNN host Piers Morgan, now a breakfast show star, tweeted: “Thomas poking his woke nose into the US election and effectively telling Americans to vote against President Trump is unacceptable for a member of the Royal Family.” He decried the couple’s political persuasion as bold moving in the wrong direction.
While the royal couple never formally endorsed Joe Biden, their at‑a‑glance warning about the dangers of the current political climate still haunts the outskirts of UK politics.
Bottom Line
From the palace to the ballot box, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle may have broken traditional royal silence. Their message? Get out, register, and make sure your voice is heard—because who else could be more invested in a fair, honest, and hopeful future than a royal who’s learned the value of standing up for people 10,000 feet away from the throne?
