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Buckingham Palace said that any comments Prince Harry has made about the American election are “personal,” and that, “The Duke is not a working member of the Royal Family and any comments he makes are made in a personal capacity.”
This statement was in response to comments the prince made when he and Meghan Markle appeared on ABC’s TIME100 special last week.
"As we approach this November, it's vital that we reject hate speech, misinformation and online negativity. What we consume, what we are exposed to, and what we engage with online, has a real effect on all of us," Harry said.
The Duke of Sussex also said that though he currently lives in the U.S., he is unable to vote in the upcoming election as he is not an American citizen. He added, "many of you may not know that I haven't been able to vote in the U.K. my entire life."
Though Harry is legally allowed to vote in U.K. elections, the U.K. parliament's website states, "Although not prohibited by law, it is considered unconstitutional for the Monarch to vote in an election."
As a U.S. citizen, Meghan Markle is allowed to vote in the U.S. election, and she is encouraging all voters to go out and make their voices heard.
"Every four years, we're told, 'This is the most important election of our lifetime.' But this one is. When we vote, our values are put into action, and our voices are heard," the Duchess of Sussex said.
Prince Harry might be in trouble with Buckingham Palace for speaking out about the U.S. election, though he and Meghan Markle seem to have gotten their point across when encouraging Americans to vote.
