Henry of England and Meghan Markle break the last barrier of the monarchy and ask for the vote in the United States

September 22 was a day marked on the agenda of Harry of England and Meghan Markle.

After their departure from the United Kingdom and their decision to live between Canada and California (USA), that Tuesday the couple made their first appearance on television in the country and in prime time.

On a wooden bench in a garden, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex - despite leaving the British royal family will continue to hold their title - participated in a special on ABC.

The program celebrated the launch of the issue of

magazine

that, each year, decides who the fundamental characters of the year are.

The couple was already in 2018 among that list of the most influential people of the year, and Meghan came to be among the final candidates to occupy the cover that same year, although finally Jamal Khashoggi and other persecuted journalists were chosen.

It is unknown if they will be part of the list (or if they will even achieve the throne, the cover) in this 2020, but in this public appearance the couple has not let the opportunity be thrown and, knowing that they are observed and heard, they have decided to focus their message on the upcoming US elections.

In her speech, of just a couple of minutes, Meghan Markle has been the most active in asking for the participation of her fellow citizens.

“We are six weeks away from the elections and today is Voter Registration Day,” that is, the national day of registering to later vote, which is celebrated on the fourth Thursday in September.

“Every four years they tell us: 'This is the most important vote of our lives.'

But this year it really is.

When we vote, our values ​​are put into action and our voices are heard, ”said the Duchess of Sussex.

Markle also speaks of the importance of "honoring those who have given us courage and courage this year, such as the scientists, researchers and medical professionals who are leading the fight against covid-19." "Or to the countless voices that speak in loudly, with passion, against injustice and inequality, and those who march in silence for solidarity, in peaceful protests to defend what is just and good. ”A speech that, although not clearly, is read between lines such as support for the Democrats and against the current President Trump.In fact, as the famous feminist Gloria Steinem has revealed, she has met with Markle and together they have telephoned voters to ask for the vote.

Dressed more formally than in other appearances they have made in recent months (Enrique in a gray suit and white shirt, no tie; Markle in a brown blouse, black skinny pants, and high heels), the dukes spoke of the importance of leadership they exercise. those characters that the magazine chooses, and how they have managed to change the world: hence their message in pursuit of the vote.

Enrique maintained a less political speech than his wife, but also focused on the importance of being conscientious, attentive and active citizens facing the November 3 elections, where the continuity of Republican Donald Trump or the arrival of the House will be decided. Democrat Joe Biden's White.

However, the grandson of Elizabeth II did refer to the fact that, not being a US citizen, he cannot vote in November, and that he has never exercised that right in the United Kingdom, although he has lived through five general elections since he turned 18 years.

The speech of who was until a few months ago sixth in the line of succession to the British throne is especially striking because in his country the royal family has the right to vote, but does not exercise it and never makes calls for it or takes a political position.

Something that happens the same in Spain, where the royal family has only voted four times.

The first was in the referendum on political reform in 1976;

the second in the Constitution, on December 6, 1978;

the third in that of the permanence of Spain in NATO, on March 12, 1986;

and the fourth in the referendum on the Treaty for the European Constitution, held in February 2005.

"As we approach the month of November, it is vital that we reject hate speech, misinformation and negativity online," said the Duke. "What we consume, what we are exposed to and what we do online has a real effect on all of us. ”In addition, he also stated that“ when the bad outweighs the good, for many, whether we realize it or not, that erodes our ability to be compassionate, to put ourselves in someone else's shoes. a person accepts the negativity of the Internet, the effects are exponential. It is not only time to reflect, but also to act. "