Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have continued to maximize their platforms in encouraging the American public to vote. The now-non-working royals recently made an appearance on ABC's "Time 100" special, where they discussed the upcoming elections in the United States, according to Page Six.
The Duchess of Sussex began by pointing out the National Voter Registration Day. She said that the public, including her, always receive the same message about how important the election is. She noted, though, that the election this November is, indeed, the "most important" one in their "lifetime."
The Duke of Sussex, also, shared his thoughts about the event. He said that it is "vital" to reject "hate speech" and negativity.
Ironically, though, netizens slammed the couple on social media. Many Twitter users emphasized that the United States does not like it when "royals" tell them what to do, according to the Daily Express.
Generally, the criticisms centered on how Americans do not listen to royalties. While some shared their thoughts and inputs on the matter, others delivered their critics through memes and gifs on the platform.
Several individuals stated that no one is listening to Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, particularly the latter. Some netizens agreed and shared how the American public has a "history of not listening to royalty."
Another pointed out that the United States, alongside its people, "stopped caring in 1776." One even made a sarcastic comment, stating that the Americans have been waiting to know what the British Royals think, especially in matters relating to the nation's elections.
Aside from the American citizens, British presenter for Good Morning Britain Piers Morgan, also, threw criticisms toward Meghan Markle and Prince Harry. He said that the royal-born Prince is "poking his woke nose" into the United States' election, and accused him of telling the public to vote against Donald Trump, according to The Mirror.
Morgan, then, asserted that this is "unacceptable behavior" considering that they are members of the British Royal Family. He previously made similar remarks, and urged the Queen to strip the couple of their titles, when the Duchess of Sussex first spoke about suffrage in the United States earlier this month.
Amid the controversy, Buckingham Palace, reportedly, "shaded" Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, especially the Duke of Sussex. The royal officials seemingly "distanced" themselves from the couple's statements, adding that they "would not comment."
A spokesperson from the London palace, later on, explained that the royal-born Prince is no longer a working member of the British Royal Family. Therefore, all of his comments are from a "personal capacity."
