A member of the Republican Congress has called on the UK government to release Prince Harry and Meghan Markle from their titles of Duke and Duchess of Sussex, saying they were involved in “inappropriate acts of domestic interference” in US politics.
Rip. Jason Smith (R-Mo.) Wrote a letter to UK Ambassador Karen Pierce objecting to what he called “his continued interference in the United States presidential election.” The first letter was reported by Dailymail.com.
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He drew attention to the comments of the Duke (who is British) and the Duchess (an American) who recently recorded a video urging Americans to register to vote and “reject hate speech, misinformation and ne online negativity.” Was.
The “Duchess” of Sussex, whose political views are slightly disguised and widely reported, has labeled the 2020 election as “the most important election of our lives.” Represents inappropriate domestic interference by one of the close associates. “
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The pair stepped down from their royal duties earlier this year and are no longer using her or her Royal Highness titles, but Smith noted that they are still known by their titles as Duke and Duchess of Sussex.
The couple stated on their Sussex Royal website that going forward they would not use their “his / her Royal Highness” title even though they still retained it. They also stated that they would not use “Royal” or “Sussex Royal” for any future business endeavors.
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“Therefore, in order for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex to retain their titles and continue these political remarks, the British government is arguing for effective interference in the 2020 United States presidential election from officials at the highest levels of the British establishment.” Wrote.
He then asked the government to take down “all the titles, styles and privileges they currently hold.”
Naledi Ushe of Fox News contributed to this report.
