A royal insider has posed a brutal question over the rumoured possibility that Meghan Markle would like to one day run for US president after Donald Trump’s win this week.
It has long been suggested that Meghan, 43, is keen to forge a career in politics – although this has never been spoken about officially by the former actress.
With Trump, whom Meghan previously dubbed “divisive and misogynistic”, now in power, talk has begun once again on whether Meghan could one day run to become US president.
One royal insider believes it is not impossible for Meghan to mount a bid for the White House in the future – especially as she is now away from the constraints of the Royal Family.
Speaking while promoting Slingo, Grant Harrold, a former butler to King Charles and Queen Camilla, explained that “it’s not impossible” Meghan would run for president but quite unlikely and, he added, in a five-word dig, “would people vote for her?”
He added: “It is possible that they might not be encouraged as they don’t tend to get as involved politically. However, you never know what her next plan could be. But would Harry be able to support her?”
Discussing Harry, he said it’d be “tricky” for him to get involved.
He said: “Royals historically haven’t got involved in politics, so it would be interesting to see how this would work.
“Royals do touch on political matters, such as things governments work on, including climate change.
“However, getting involved in politics is a very fine line. If Harry did this, it would be tricky, he’s seventh in line to the throne. He’d probably be asked not to do that, and the royals are, of course, encouraged not to vote.”
Discussing the impact of Trump’s win on Meghan and Harry, the former royal butler added: “I don’t think Trump getting elected would affect where Meghan or Harry live.
“I don’t see them suddenly deciding to leave the country, it will be down to personal reasons if they do.
“It’s already been said that they might want to come back to Europe anyway, but I think that’s personal reasons and not political reasons.
“I think they’ll be in the country they want to be in. It could be Europe so they can be closer to the Royal Family.”
