In an unprecedented and history-making move for a member of a royal family, Meghan Markle has confirmed that she will vote in the 2020 US presidential election.
Historically, members of the British royal family have not voted in elections, although The people, There is clearly nothing preventing any member from doing so. On the royal family’s website, it noted that “The Queen” has to be strictly neutral in relation to political matters. By convention, The Queen does not vote or stand for election, although Her Majesty has significant formal and formal roles in relation to the UK government. “
Speaking with Marie Claire Regarding the decision, the Duchess of Sussex said, “I know what it’s like to have a voice, and also what it’s like to feel soundless. I also know that so many men and women have spent our lives. Have heard about it. And this opportunity, that fundamental right, is in our ability to exercise our right to vote and to listen to all our voices. “He said,” One of my favorite quotes, and one that my husband and I I have often referred, Kate Sheppard, a leader in the suffocating movement in New Zealand, who said, ‘Don’t think that one of your votes doesn’t matter very much. The rain that refreshes the lying ground is made up of single drops. ‘That’s why I vote. “
This is not the first time Suit Star has discussed the subject of voting. In a speech to his former high school graduating class earlier this year, Markle said of the young women in the class, “You’re going to lead with love, you’re going to lead with compassion, you’re You are going to use your voice. You are going to use your voice in as loud a way as you have ever been able to because most of you are 18 or you are going to be 18 so you are voting. You are going to do. You are going to have sympathy for those who do not see the world through the same lens that you do because with a diverse, vibrant and open mind as I know the teachings are at heart, I know you know that black life matters. So I’m already excited about what you are going to do in the world. “
Additionally, Meghan is also set to interview Emily Ramshaw, founder of the nonprofit Newsroom The 19 *, at a virtual summit this week focused on celebrating the centenary year of women’s voting rights in the US, Also finish this work.
This morning the news was confirmed to the pair’s representative that Harry, Meghan and Archie had moved into a new home in Santa Barbara, California. “The Duke and Duchess of Sussex moved to their family home in July this year.” They have settled in the quiet secrecy of their community since their arrival and hope that it will be respected for their neighbors as well as family. “