Breaking the protocol, the dukes of Sussex call for the US presidential elections

2020-09-24T08:14:43.325Z

"The most important elections of our times" are approaching, it is important to combat negative messages and hate speech online, stop the 'hate speech'. The appeal comes from the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Harry and Meghan. The couple - who live in California - intervened with a short video message of congratulations addressed to the 100 most influential characters identified for its ranking by Time. Harry and Meghan also paid tribute to the medical community and those who work against injustice. "When you indulge in malicious messages online, the effects are felt exponentially. It is not only time to reflect, but also to act," said Harry. "As we approach November, it is vital to reject hate speech, disinformation, negative messages online." "Every 4 years we are told that this is the most important election of our time. But this really is," said Meghan. "When we vote our values ​​come into action, our voices are heard." The important thing, concluded Harry, "is to take care of each other, care for each other, draw inspiration from each other. The Dukes of Sussex now live permanently in California. Their message, distributed in the ABC on the occasion of Time's special issue on the 100 Most Influential Personalities of the Year, was criticized in Britain as a breach of national protocol requiring members of the royal family not to take political positions. The Sussexes did not support a single candidate but their words have been interpreted as implicit support for Joe Biden against Donald Trump. Before marrying, Meghan stood on the barricades against the tycoon, speaking of him as a "misogynist" who divided rather than unite. On November 3, she remained a citizen American, will become the first member of the British royal family to publicly exercise the right to vote. Sources close to the Queen's nephew have insisted that the prince did not intend to refer to any candidate: "He spoke of the tone of the debate". Nevertheless, the reactions are not long in coming. A Buckingham Palace insider told the Times that Harry "got out of line". On Twitter, ITV anchor and Daily Mail commentator Piers Morgan called the prince's behavior "unacceptable": "As a member of the royal family, he shouldn't have poked his nose into the US elections and actually tell Americans to vote against Trump. ". And again in the Daily Mail, royal biographer Robert Jobson suggested that the Sussexes give up their royal titles and that Harry withdraw from the line of succession "to avoid further confusion."