Prince Harry and Meghan Markle intervene in US election with new statement

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s charity has released a statement (Image: Getty)

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have released a statement through their Archewell foundation urging people to vote in the upcoming 2024 US election.

It read: “Voting is not just a right; it’s a fundamental way to influence the fate of our communities. At The Archewell Foundation, we recognize that civic engagement, no matter one’s political party, is at the heart of a more just and equitable world. By participating in initiatives like this, we aim to amplify the message that every voice matters.

“Together, let’s make sure every eligible voter is informed and empowered to participate in shaping America’s future.”

Neither Meghan, Harry nor the foundation has publically endorsed Kamala Harris or Donald Trump in the upcoming race.

Ahead of the last presidential election, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex filmed a video statement from the gardens of their Montecito mansion.

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In the video – which came shortly after Meghan and Harry moved into their multi-million-pound home – Harry encouraged US voters to “reject hate speech”.

Meghan also labelled the 2020 presidential race as the “most important election of our lifetime”.

Although they didn’t make their vote clear, many viewers felt as though it was “obvious” that the couple was backing Joe Biden over Donald Trump.

Following the video address, many Republicans and critics called on the Royal Family to strip the couple of their titles – with some referring to Meghan and Harry as “inappropriate”.

Meghan and Harry previously spoke out ahead of the 2020 election (Image: GETTY)

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At the time, Piers Morgan said: “Prince Harry poking his woke nose into the US election and effectively telling Americans to vote against President Trump is completely unacceptable behaviour for a member of the Royal Family.”

In response to the call, Buckingham Palace released a statement. This read: “We would not comment. The Duke is not a working member of the Royal Family and any comments he makes are made in personal capacity.”

The couple stepped down as working royals back in early 2020. They now reside in the California with their children – Archie, five, and Lilibet, three.