Meghan Markle ‘Inappropriate,’ ‘Massive Diplomatic Embarrassment’ For Discussing U.S. Elections, Critics Call For Stripped Titles

Meghan Markle is no longer a working member of the royal family and has started a new life outside of the UK with her husband, Prince Harry, and son, Archie Harrison, following the family’s move to California. However, while that could be something that gives her more freedom to discuss her opinions on formerly taboo topics has landed her in new hot water with critics.

The Duchess of Sussex, who officially ended her royal duties in March, spoke out as a part of Michelle Obama’s “When We All Vote” initiative, where she also hinted at her dislike for President Donald Trump by stating that there was a lot at stake in this year’s presidential election. However, the decision to criticize him, as well as voice a political opinion, caused ire among many, who felt that despite her stepping down, because she was still a member of the royal family, she had broken protocol—and should be stripped of her royal titles as a result.

“We vote to honor those who came before us and to protect those who will come after us.”

Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex, joined our #CouchParty with @samanthabarry, @ValerieJarrett, @YNB, @djdiamondkuts, and @angiemartinez for an inspiring night of strong women ✨👏 pic.twitter.com/p2h7sWcJrB
— When We All Vote (@WhenWeAllVote) August 21, 2020

Two of her most outspoken critics leading the charge were Piers Morgan and Dan Wooton, of “Good Morning Britain” and “The Sun” fame, who both slammed the Duchess.

The Queen must strip the Sussexes of their titles. They can’t remain as royals & spout off about foreign elections in such a brazenly partisan way. https://t.co/6uZ3FTbjHW
— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) August 21, 2020

Extraordinary! Meghan now actively campaigning against Donald Trump.
Completely inappropriate and a massive diplomatic embarrassment for the Queen and British Royal Family, whose entire success and longevity is based on staying out of party politics. https://t.co/FfRm1Vlfn7
— Dan Wootton (@danwootton) August 21, 2020

Others also quickly joined in to criticize her remarks, stating that she was taking a “brazenly political stance,” accusing her breaching her employment contract and that she was putting the royal family in a difficult position.

Meghan Markle on a platform with leading Democrats calling for 'change' in the US election is a brazenly political stance. She and formerly-respected husband harry are obviously no longer politically neutral and should be stripped of their Sussex titles. https://t.co/vLtA5Qtcc3
— David Kurten (@davidkurten) August 21, 2020

You can’t be a royal and meddle in politics. It’s one or the other. The whole point of royals is that they’re above the political fray. It’s not cancel culture, it’s a breach of their employment contract as HRHs. PS. I’m a republican. https://t.co/MwWKFYGSkF
— Julia Hartley-Brewer (@JuliaHB1) August 22, 2020

Well, it didn’t take long for Meghan to start getting involved in politics did it 🙄

She is putting the Queen and Royal Family in an increasingly difficult position and if she carries on, I think it’s time to strip her of all official titles permanently. We don’t need this
— ♦️ Cathy ♦️ (@SaltyDuchess) August 22, 2020

However, there were several others that also jumped to Markle’s defense, stating that she had the right to voice an opinion as an American and no longer working royal—but mainly stating that it was hypocritical for people to criticize her for speaking out, especially when Prince Andrew, who has also stepped down since last year following the investigation into his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.

When leading public figures call for Meghan Markle to be stripped of her royal title for "impropriety" yet remain mysteriously silent on Prince Andrew it says a lot more about them than her.
— Katy (@KatyJayne101) August 22, 2020

If you're p*ssed off about Meghan Markle getting involved in politics, but not Prince Andrew getting involved with trafficked teenagers then you are everything that's wrong with the world.
— Rachel Palmer 🌻 (@MarvellousMrsP) August 22, 2020

Riddle me this: when public figures in media and politics call for Meghan Markle to be stripped of her title for speaking out against one of the worst Presidents in US history and a menace to the world. But remain silent on the abhorrent Prince Andrew. What does that make them?
— Dr. Jennifer Cassidy (@OxfordDiplomat) August 22, 2020

If only the tabloid shills could take the anger they feel towards Meghan Markle saying “hey maybe don’t vote for an unstable racist fascist sex offender” and redirect it towards the member of the royal family who appears to be an actual nonce
— James Felton (@JimMFelton) August 22, 2020

Markle and other members of the royal family have not spoken out about the criticism.