Known for her alignment with the Democratic party's values, Meghan has garnered support from some political circles. In fact, Joe Biden's sister once suggested that Meghan might run for the presidency in the future. However, Meghan's attempt to secure a lift on Air Force One for her and Prince Harry after the Queen's funeral in September last year ended in a snub from the President himself.
Interestingly, it's been suggested that Prince Harry has endeavored to maintain a positive relationship with President Biden to potentially pave the way for Meghan's political aspirations. Harry's military service, particularly his time in Afghanistan, has been a significant part of his life. He documented his experiences in his memoir "Spare" and claimed to have been involved in combat situations, including the elimination of 25 Taliban insurgents.
However, in 2020 and 2021, the Biden administration's decision to withdraw American troops from Afghanistan, subsequently followed by the UK, resulted in the country falling back under Taliban control. This move was widely viewed as a betrayal of those who had fought for freedom in the country following the events of 9/11.
Royal author Duncan Larcombe, who penned "Prince Harry: The Inside Story," suggests that Harry's silence on the Afghanistan situation hinted at Meghan's political ambitions. In an interview with Ok! magazine, he noted that Meghan's ambition became clearer when President Biden's administration made the controversial decision to withdraw troops from Afghanistan. Despite the apparent disappointment and betrayal Harry might have felt due to the withdrawal, he and Meghan refrained from criticizing the President. According to Larcombe, this silence indicated Meghan's aspirations to become a prominent figure within the Democratic Party.
Meghan's political journey has faced its fair share of challenges, including reported communication roadblocks with California Governor Gavin Newsom. There were speculations that Meghan had her sights set on taking over from Senator Dianne Feinstein, who is stepping down next year.
In Harry's Netflix series about the Invictus Games, he opened up about the emotional toll his service in Afghanistan had taken on him, as well as the trauma stemming from the loss of his mother, Princess Diana, in 1997. In his memoir, "Spare," he reflected on the lives he had taken in combat, expressing a complex mix of emotions. Harry acknowledged that while his 25 kills weren't a source of pride, they also didn't fill him with shame. He explained that in the heat of battle, he viewed the individuals as chess pieces, a dehumanizing perspective instilled by military training.
This insight into Prince Harry's military experiences further contextualizes the dynamics surrounding Meghan Markle's political ambitions and their potential influence on the couple's public personas.
