Meghan Markleis hitting the polls!In a new photo shared on her Archewell site on Election Day on Tuesday, the Duchess of Sussex flashes a smile as she sports an “I Voted” sticker.The picture accompanied anews releasetitled “Vote” with a short message encouraging Americans to cast their ballots.“Today is Election Day in the US! Time to get out and vote!” the statement said. “Text ARCHEWELL to 26797 to find your polling location and make sure you are ready to vote.“The statement went on to share a handful of tips for those voting in person, like confirming polling location, bringing the right ID and reviewing what’s on the ballot, with links to more info at nonpartisan sitesI am a voter.,VoteRidersandBallotReady.Meghan Markle.ArchwellPEOPLEpreviously confirmedthat Meghan, 41, was the first person in the modern royal family to vote in a U.S. presidential election during the 2020 race.At the time, a source told PEOPLE that the duchess was “voting in this election,” but declined to disclose whether she voted early or locally in California, where she andPrince Harrylive with their sonArchie, 3, and daughterLilibet, 1.A polling place in California.GettyA cause close to heart, a friend confirmed that Meghan and Harry, 38, had been following the runup to the 2020 election cycle closely.“They have taken a keen interest in this election and I’m sure they are eagerly awaiting the outcome,” the friend said.Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.Samir Hussein/WireImageWhile appearing in an ABC special to mark the annual Time100 issue that year,Meghan said, “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.“As a member of the British royal family,Prince Harryhas never voted inany electionin the U.K, but he made a non-partisan intervention, hoping that the election would not descend into hurtful language — especially online.“As we approach this November, it’s vital that we reject hate speech, misinformation and online negativity,” he said at the time. “What we consume, what we are exposed to, and what we engage with online, has a real effect on all of us.”
Meghan Markleis hitting the polls!
In a new photo shared on her Archewell site on Election Day on Tuesday, the Duchess of Sussex flashes a smile as she sports an “I Voted” sticker.
The picture accompanied anews releasetitled “Vote” with a short message encouraging Americans to cast their ballots.
“Today is Election Day in the US! Time to get out and vote!” the statement said. “Text ARCHEWELL to 26797 to find your polling location and make sure you are ready to vote.”
The statement went on to share a handful of tips for those voting in person, like confirming polling location, bringing the right ID and reviewing what’s on the ballot, with links to more info at nonpartisan sitesI am a voter.,VoteRidersandBallotReady.
Meghan Markle.Archwell
PEOPLEpreviously confirmedthat Meghan, 41, was the first person in the modern royal family to vote in a U.S. presidential election during the 2020 race.
At the time, a source told PEOPLE that the duchess was “voting in this election,” but declined to disclose whether she voted early or locally in California, where she andPrince Harrylive with their sonArchie, 3, and daughterLilibet, 1.
A polling place in California.Getty
A cause close to heart, a friend confirmed that Meghan and Harry, 38, had been following the runup to the 2020 election cycle closely.
“They have taken a keen interest in this election and I’m sure they are eagerly awaiting the outcome,” the friend said.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.Samir Hussein/WireImage
While appearing in an ABC special to mark the annual Time100 issue that year,Meghan said, “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.”
As a member of the British royal family,Prince Harryhas never voted inany electionin the U.K, but he made a non-partisan intervention, hoping that the election would not descend into hurtful language — especially online.
“As we approach this November, it’s vital that we reject hate speech, misinformation and online negativity,” he said at the time. “What we consume, what we are exposed to, and what we engage with online, has a real effect on all of us.”
source: people.com
