Meghan Markle’s Stance on U.S.

Abortion Ruling May Clash with Royal Pledge

Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, has recently expressed her opinion on the controversial decision made by the U.S. Supreme Court regarding abortion rights.

However, this move may contradict the pledge she and Prince Harry made to uphold the values of the Queen, even after stepping down as full-time working members of the royal family in 2020.

Royal expert Richard Palmer from the Daily Express suggests that Meghan's latest interview discussing the overturning of the Roe v. Wade ruling could potentially put her at odds with the promise made by the Sussexes.

Palmer took to Twitter to share his thoughts, acknowledging the potential impact on the monarchy.

The U.S. Supreme Court's decision has shocked many in the UK, with both the Prime Minister and opposition politicians criticizing it.

However, the question remains: would the Queen or any other working royal publicly express their views on this matter?

It's a delicate situation considering that Meghan, as a U.S. citizen, and Harry voluntarily committed to upholding the Queen's values when they stepped back from their royal roles.

Therefore, is voicing opinions about a controversial constitutional issue in another country consistent with their pledge?

To further illustrate his point, Palmer drew a comparison between Meghan's remarks on the Roe v. Wade ruling and a recent roundtable discussion led by the Duchess of Cambridge on early childhood.

He suggested that Kate's efforts to lobby government ministers in support of children's well-being could also be seen as toeing the line.

However, the real red lines are drawn when it comes to UK party political controversies or situations that might embarrass Britain diplomatically.

Notably, the roundtable discussion attended by Health Secretary Sajid Javid focused on the importance of prioritizing children's mental health, based on a survey conducted by Ipsos on behalf of the Royal Foundation's Centre for Early Childhood.

Referring back to the Sussexes' pledge, Palmer mentioned a statement issued by Buckingham Palace in January 2020 during the summit held in Sandringham to negotiate the terms of Harry and Meghan's exit from senior royal duties.

The statement, with the Queen's approval, highlighted that while the couple would no longer formally represent the Queen, they would continue to maintain their private patronages and associations while upholding Her Majesty's values.

In other news, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have faced criticism for allegedly seeking attention at the Queen's Jubilee celebrations.

Royal expert Katie Nicholl shared her observations during an interview with True Royalty TV's The Royal Beat.

According to Nicholl, the couple's decision to leave the celebrations early was driven by their desire for prominent seating arrangements.

She suggested that their departure from the royal family was motivated by their dissatisfaction with not being in the front row.

This may explain why they were absent from other jubilee events, as they did not have center stage seats.

It is evident that Meghan's recent comments on the U.S. abortion ruling have raised questions about the couple's commitment to upholding the Queen's values.

As public figures, their opinions carry weight and can have far-reaching consequences.

The clash between personal beliefs and royal responsibilities continues to be a topic of debate, leaving many wondering how Meghan and Harry will navigate these conflicting interests in the future.