The couple violated one of the clauses of a contract established with the royal family during the 2020 votes. And this, as part of an interview granted to Time.
At the time, they would have provoked the fury of the Windsors. During the 2020 American elections, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry actually violated a provision of a confidentiality contract concluded with the royal family. The clause in question comes from the agreement established at the Sandringham summit, put in place to provide for details regarding their withdrawal as senior members of the royal family. By signing the confidentiality agreement, the Sussexes had in fact agreed not to take sides publicly in the American elections.
An blunder that they nevertheless committed in the context of an interview given to Time 100 . They urged Americans to “vote against hate speech” during the 2020 US election campaigns. Although no candidate names were mentioned, their words were interpreted as support for Joe Biden, and a phrase directed against Republican candidate Donald Trump. Royal aides at the time said the event left the royal family “in dire straits” and was a “breach” of the agreement, as revealed in the Sunday Times at the time.
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A lesson learned by the Sussexes
As the 2024 American elections approach, the shadow of the scandal that shook the royal family is resurfacing. However, the Sussexes have this year chosen to keep a low profile, expressing no support for any candidate. They nevertheless urged their fans to vote in a press release shared on the Archewell Foundation website.
“Voting is not only a right; it is a fundamental way to influence the destiny of our communities, they wrote. At the Archewell Foundation, we recognize that civic engagement, regardless of one's political party, is at the heart of a more just and equitable world. Together, let’s make sure every voter is informed and empowered to help shape America’s future.”
