Some British locals might be disappointed about Meghan Markle's recent display of political activism as it is allegedly unbecoming of royal family members. However, the Duchess of Sussex gained support from a few faces in Hollywood after she encouraged American women to vote in the November elections.
Actress and stage icon Bette Midler had only three strong words to tweet to British TV host Piers Morgan when he opined that Queen Elizabeth must strip the Duke and Duchess of Sussex of their titles. Morgan said that Meghan shouldn't be called a duchess if she's actively involved in partisan politics but Midler simply told the host, "Oh, f- off."
According to Daily Star, Midler and Morgan clashed on Twitter in the past over Meghan. In January, Midler apparently confronted Morgan for being vicious toward the Duchess of Sussex.
Jameela Jamil from the TV series The Good Place also tweeted that the royal family should be more embarrassed about Prince Andrew, who has been accused of sex trafficking, than Meghan Markle. The British actress said that an American royal who is calling women to vote, in her own country, highlights the importance of democracy.
Jamil, who is friends with Meghan, also said that people seem to hate Prince Harry's wife because she isn't white, she's smart, beautiful, happy and opinionated. The actress said that these qualities make Meghan a "threat to patriarchy."
Meghan joined the virtual event When All Women Vote, which has ties to former U.S. First Lady Michell Obama. In her talk, the Duchess of Sussex said that women must cast their choices to lead the country in the U.S. elections because not voting means they are complacent, complicit and part of the problem.
The royal also said in a brief interview with Marie Claire that she will be exercising her right to vote because she knows the feeling of being voiceless. The former TV actress said that she's excited to see what difference women can make in the upcoming elections.
Some royal observers, however, agree with Morgan. Historically, members of the royal family are politically neutral but there is no law forbidding them from expressing their stance on political issues.
Meanwhile, royal observers also said that Prince Harry will not follow his wife's lead and talk about voting or politics. The Duke of Sussex isn't eligible to vote in the U.S. since he's still a British citizen and has no plans to change this status as it would mean renouncing his royal ties.
