Every time the British royal family defied protocol and spoke about politics

Mikhaila FrielAug 26, 2020, 22:05 IST

Queen Elizabeth, Meghan Markle, and Prince William have all opened up about politics through the years.Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images

Meghan Markle was recently criticized for encouraging Americans to vote, with some people even suggesting she should be stripped of her title for speaking about politics.
Members of the royal family are supposed to remain politically neutral, and it's thought to be against protocol for royals to openly discuss politics in public.
However, Markle isn't the first royal to do so. Last year, Prince William asked sheep farmers if they were concerned about Brexit.
The Queen herself has also encouraged the public to vote, saying in 2003 that it is vital "that our democratic institutions flourish and adapt."

Meghan Markle spoke about the upcoming US election, saying "we all know what's at stake."

Meghan Markle speaking at the When All Women Vote virtual event. YouTube/When We All Vote

Markle spoke about the US President during an appearance on "The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore." The Guardian, YouTube

Donald Trump, Queen Elizabeth, and Prince Harry at Buckingham Palace. Ian Vogler/ WPA/ Getty Images.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visited a sheep farm in the Lake District. Reuters

Queen Elizabeth II. Toby Melville - WPA Pool/Getty Images

The Prince of Wales and former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair. POOL/ Tim Graham Picture Library/Getty Images

Markle and Gloria Steinem. Makers, Twitter