Why didn't Meghan Markle campaign for Kamala Harris?

0:03 Calorougus Shark Media. Hello and welcome to Pallas in Triggam. Your host Mark Francis. Prince William is aiming to shape his royal role to fit a new era, one that connects more directly with younger generations. Wrapping up his recent trip to South Africa for the earth Shot Environmental Prize, he told reporters he sees himself approaching the role with maybe a smaller r in the Royal indicating he wants a less formal, more impactful path. For William, the traditional pomp and ceremony of royalty can feel misaligned with his goals and style. Instead, he's championing impact, philanthropy, collaboration, convening and helping people with a strong dose of empathy. I think we could do with some more empathetic leadership around the world, he said, hinting at this hope for a fresh approach both for himself and for global leadership. Throughout the trip, William was more candid than usual, sharing moments about his life and family. He joked about trying to stick to a sustainable wardrobe, handling beard complaints from his daughter and the Papa bracelet she made for him after they saw the Taylor Swift Concert together. The theme of not enough Royals to go around popped up again on Monday, as it was the Duchess of Edinburgh Sophie earning high praise for her role leading the Armistice Day Service at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire. Today, Sophie took center stage at the service of Remembrance, where she recited lines

1:35 from the Poem for the Fallen by Lawrence Binyon before observing a two minute silence at eleven am. Her dignified presence and touching reading of the poem resonated with the public, with many taking to social media to commend her. One fan called her a credit to our nation, while others noted her serene and calm manner, describing her as a valuable asset to the royal family. Sophie's presence at this event marks her second recent appearance in remembrance ceremonies. On Sunday, she joined King Charles and the Princess of Wales Cenotaph, where she wore a vintage Valentino ensemble and shared a moment of comroaderie with Princess Catherine, placing a supportive hand on her back, a gesture noted for its warmth and symbolic support for the future. Queen Prince Harry released a statement which reads, my fellow veterans, as we mark both Veterans Day and Remembrance Day, I reaffirm my lifelong admiration and appreciation for the service and sacrifice you and your families have made both in times of conflict and peace.

2:32 You have played a vital role in defending the values of liberty, freedom and security. These values bind us together and have shaped you as leaders and role models at a time of global uncertainty. Remember the unity and purpose that defined your service, and do not hesitate to put that into action into your communities. That same spirit should guide all of us in facing today's challenges. Your example and morality demonstrate that true power lies in our ability to unite and confront the obstacles before us. Hello Magazine noticed that possible former sex bomb Princess Anne changed her hair and made an, of course stylish appearance at the Royal British Legion Festival of Remembrance at London's Royal Albert Hall.

3:12 But notably, Princess Anne's iconic updo seemed darker than her usual shade. The princess has been loyal to her signature ruptue since her teenage years, even styling it herself shortly after the births of her children, Peter and Zara. Wild hairstyles among the Royals have evolved over the decades, AND's dedication to her beehive style has made it one of the royal family's most enduring looks, even if it is no Ah shade, Darker Palace intrigue, b radback. Daniella also took a look at the US elections in the Peaceport News dot co dot au. She noted that Kamala Harris appeared to lack one notable celebrity endorsement. Also writes, the most famous biracial woman in the world failed to come out and endorse the second most famous biracial woman in the world, a sce that defies rational explanation and is guaranteed to result in some unflattering consternationy frown lines. You're going to ask me why, and I have no idea as I type. Hundreds of millions of American citizens have just made their voices heard on the very simple question of whether they support basic things like a woman's right to choose, or whether they would prefer to deport anyone who can correctly pronounce where was from Cerros. We have to assume that there is only one candidate that the Sussex household backs, and yet Montecito has been nearly totally silent in the lead up to election day. Go back even further to twenty sixteen, when the Duchess was newly dating man who can't vote, Harry, and she threw her suits at stardom such as it was behind Hillary Clinton, calling now convicted felon Donald Trump misogynistic and divisive. Yet

4:46 here we are, in twenty twenty four years on from them having been officially cut loose by the Palace with more freedom and independence and communication staffers than they could poken artisanal, locally sourced stick at. So you would have thought it would be a given that the Sussexes would pla and even more vocal and visible presence this time around. The sum total of the Monte Seaton contribution to this year's election cycle on this front came in September on National Voter Registration Day, when the Artible Foundation team came together for a meaningful volunteer activity to support and empower our communities, with Harry and Meghan very conspicuously missing in action. A few photos of staffers doing paperwork, no matter how well intentioned, is a bit of a limp sausage to an effort. Not only has Meghan failed to explicitly and proudly endorse Carmela, but the couple has also in no way inserted themselves into the election story this time, and it is simply too strange for words. Could we put this bizarre silence down to Harry and Meghan after a bruising, battering few years in the eyeover never blowing out media storm, wanting to keep their heads down. That might make sense, But also these are people whose brands and public identities, not to mention personal passions are all about doing what is right and not what is easy. Or could the motivation be commercial? Maybe they don't want to risk becoming to polarizing, or risk becoming culture walk cannon fodder and putting off potential viewers, to which I'd say, while that horse bolted so long ago, it's crossed several sets of state lines. The Mail on Sundays, Charlotte Griffith had her own take, saying Harry will definitely be keeping his head

6:17 down and definitely burying it in the sand, and possibly even running away to Portugal when he's got a new house. I think that house in Portugal is going to come in very handy over the coming months, not least because Trump said if I get made president, he will have nowhere to hide. Harry and Megan are the king and Queen of woke and America is not a very woke place when Trump is in charge, so Megan will be distraught. I'm amazed she didn't come out in support of Kamala Harris. She didn't say anything, but I think she will be feeling pretty miserable this week. And there you have it. Like to email us. Our address is the Palace Intrigue at gmail dot com. Please foll us on Spotify, Apple, on the app of your choice, and leave us reviewers some stars. If you're enjoying the show, and if you want more political banter, remember you can check out out to show Ballot available wherever you get your podcasts. That's Ballot im Mark Francis my thanks to John McDermott's Palette's Intrigue and good terms