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Post by Admin on Sept 20, 2020 0:34:06 GMT
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will be appearing on ABC's TIME 100 Special next week, and they'll be going by just Harry and Meghan, according to the cast list.
It is the first time that TIME magazine's annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world will be broadcast, with the magazine publishing the full list shortly afterwards. The issue will then be on sale a few days later, on 25 September.
ABC has called the show 'an entertainment-filled inside look at the leaders, creators and everyday heroes comprising the 2020 list ahead of its TIME print debut'.
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Whether or not Harry and Meghan make the cut is unknown. Without knowing the format of the brand new television announcement, it could be that they are revealing some of the list, rather than being on it themselves. Others set to appear on the programme include singer John Legend, Killing Eve star Sandra Oh and comedian Trevor Noah.
Last year's list featured tennis star Naomi Osaka, model Chrissy Teigen, Speaker of the United States House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi, actor Dwayne Johnson, Democratic representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, US President Donald Trump, climate change activist Greta Thunberg and New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, to name a handful.
Harry and Meghan swapped royal duties for life in Hollywood earlier this year, following their decision to step down as senior working royals. After initially living in Canada, they have now settled more permanently in Meghan's native California, choosing a $14 million home in Montecito.
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Post by Admin on Sept 24, 2020 19:19:55 GMT
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, is imploring Americans to exercise their right to vote in the 2020 election on Nov. 3.
Appearing alongside her husband, Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, during an ABC broadcast special unveiling of the 2020 TIME 100, TIME’s list of the world’s 100 most influential people, on Tuesday (National Voter Registration Day), Meghan Markle spoke about why it’s imperative for those who can vote in the U.S. to do so this election.
“Every four years we are told the same thing, that this is the most important election of our lifetime,” Markle said. “But this one is. When we vote, our values are put into action and our voices are heard. Your voice is a reminder that you matter, because you do and you deserve to be heard.”
Although it’s against protocol for members of the royal family to get involved in politics, since the Duke and Duchess of Sussex stepped down from their roles as senior royals and moved to North America earlier this year, the couple have become increasingly vocal about civics and issues close to them like climate change. Markle in particular has worked to get out the vote in the past month. (The Queen has also encouraged U.K. citizens to vote in the past).
Over the summer, Markle cold called members of the U.S. electorate with Gloria Steinem and encouraged them to vote. “We sat at the dining room table where I am right now,” Steinem told Access Hollywood. “And cold-called voters and said ‘Hello, I’m Meg’ and ‘Hello, I’m Gloria’ and ‘Are you going to vote?’ That was her initiative.” Markle and Steinem had earlier in the day discussed the link between representation and voting for Makers.
Markle is now set to make history as the first British royal family member to publicly exercise their right to vote. In August, Markle shared a statement with Marie Claire about why she’s planning on voting in the 2020 election. “I know what it’s like to have a voice, and also what it’s like to feel voiceless,” she said. “I also know that so many men and women have put their lives on the line for us to be heard. And that opportunity, that fundamental right, is in our ability to exercise our right to vote and to make all of our voices heard.”
Before becoming a member of Britain’s royal family, Markle criticized Donald Trump’s presidential run during a 2016 appearance on The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore, calling the then-Republican nominee “misogynistic” and “divisive.”
Harry, who isn’t a U.S. citizen, noted that he won’t be able to vote this year and acknowledged that he has never voted in the U.K. as royals are typically expected to remain politically neutral. But he urged Americans to be mindful of the type of information they’re consuming both online and off.
“When the bad outweighs the good, for many, whether we realize it or not, it erodes our ability to have compassion and our ability to put ourself in someone else’s shoes. Because when one person buys into negativity online, the effects are felt exponentially. It’s time to not only reflect, but act,” he said. “As we approach this November, it’s vital that we reject hate speech, misinformation and online negativity.”
The royal couple also recognized the importance of the work that many TIME 100 honorees are doing to create a better world. “Tonight reminds us of how important it is to watch out for each other, to care for each other and to inspire each other,” Harry said. “We are incredibly proud to join you in this historic moment in time.”
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Post by Admin on Sept 25, 2020 5:40:09 GMT
President Trump said during a press conference Wednesday he is "not a fan" of Meghan Markle and wished her husband, Prince Harry, "a lot of luck."
During a White House briefing, a reporter asked Mr. Trump about the couple, who have encouraged Americans to register to vote. "Prince Harry and Meghan Markle chimed in on the U.S. election and essentially encouraged people to vote for Joe Biden. I wanted to get your reaction to that," the reporter asked.
"I'm not a fan of hers, and I would say this – and she probably has heard that – but, I wish a lot of luck to Harry, because he's going to need it," Mr. Trump replied.
While Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, have been vocal about the upcoming election, they have not endorsed any candidate. Last month, Meghan participated in a virtual voter registration event with When We All Vote, a non-profit launched in 2018 by Michelle Obama.
In a video for Time's 100 Most Influential People this week, Meghan, with Harry by her side, made a statement about National Voter Registration Day.
"Every four years we are told the same thing, that this is the most important election of our time. But this one is," Meghan said. "When we vote our values are put into action and our voices are heard. Your voice is a reminder that you matter, because you do, and you deserve to be heard."
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Post by Admin on Sept 26, 2020 8:02:53 GMT
This is The Royal Rota - our weekly podcast about the royal family, with ITV News Royal Editor Chris Ship and Producer Lizzie Robinson.
Chris and Lizzie discuss Harry and Meghan's controversial video on the upcoming US election and President Donald Trump's shocking reaction.
Chris and Lizzie also discuss Prince Charles' Climate Week speech, Kate's park visit with a group of parents and Princess Eugenie's baby news.
And we breakdown the royal finances. But who spent the most and how will the pandemic affect the Queen's finances?
New episodes of The Royal Rota are released every Friday - listen wherever you get your podcasts.
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Post by Admin on Sept 27, 2020 6:31:28 GMT
Earlier this week, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, sat down for a rare, televised interview for the Time 100.  The couple discussed politics in the interview and even urged American fans to vote in the upcoming presidential election. Speaking to the Daily Mail, body language expert Judi James explained that Harry appeared "uncomfortable" discussing American politics during the interview. This week, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle sat down for a rare, televised interview for the Time 100. Speaking to the Daily Mail, body language expert Judi James broke down what we can glean about Harry's current state of mind from the unspoken clues he gave in the video. According to James, Harry appeared "uncomfortable" and seemed like he was "aware of the fall out" his and Meghan's interview might cause with the rest of the royal family. "Harry and Meghan appear to prefer to dress their more rebellious acts up in an appearance of friendly, down-to-earth normality, meaning it can take a while to realize what they are doing here is game-changing in terms of the royal firm," James explained of the significance of the interview, in which the couple touched on politics and urged American fans to vote in the upcoming presidential election. James also noted that Harry took a backseat to Meghan in terms of body language, with Meghan taking up more physical space on the bench the couple shared during the interview, which took place in their backyard in their $14 million home in Montecito, California. According to James, this could have been a very calculated move on Harry's part. "It’s possible he still needs to look like the guest rather than the host here to avoid looking like someone who is lecturing on a subject that doesn’t personally involve him," she said. "The fall-out effect can be counter-intuitive, as when Obama lectured UK voters about Brexit and possible pushed voting in favor of Brexit despite the U.S. president being very popular in the UK." uspending article |
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