Prince Harry and Meghan Markle issue statement as they wade into USA election

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have made an unexpected foray into the US political scene with a fresh announcement.Their non-profit organisation, The Archewell Foundation, commemorated National Voter Registration Day by having its team pen letters to encourage voter sign-up before the November 5 election.The foundation's website shared details of the initiative, stating: "Using Vote Forward's impactful letter-writing tool, our team wrote personalized letters encouraging unregistered voters to take a crucial step: registering to vote." In a powerful call to action, the foundation stressed the importance of voting: "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." They concluded with a rallying cry: "Together, let's make sure every eligible voter is informed and empowered to participate in shaping America's future." It's important to note, however, that neither the couple nor their foundation has officially backed Kamala Harris or Donald Trump in the presidential contest.

While working royals in the UK typically avoid political commentary or voting, it's not the first time Harry and Meghan have encouraged US citizens to exercise their democratic right.

Back in September 2020, during the presidential race between Joe Biden and Donald Trump, the pair appeared in a video message urging Americans to 'vote against hate speech'.