Meghan Markle Sparks Outrage Over Use of Royal Title in US Politics

Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, has come under fire for using her royal title in a letter addressed to members of the United States Congress and Senate.

The letter, which called for paid leave for new parents, was written on Sussex-headed paper and signed off with her duchess title.

However, this move has sparked backlash from some people on social media who believe it is inappropriate for British royalty to intervene in American politics.

One Twitter user with the handle @PeterLNBaris referred to the American War of Independence and questioned the use of an English royal title to lobby politicians in a republic that won its independence from the crown by violent revolution in 1776.

Another user, @SB58594981, commented that it was “so inappropriate,” while @RoyalIN wrote that it was “very unappropriate behavior by a member of the royal family.”

Despite the criticism, Meghan's letter to Congress has been praised by many for its call for paid leave for new parents.

In the letter, Meghan acknowledged how she and Prince Harry were not confronted with the harsh reality and impossible choices other parents suffer.

She called for paid leave to be a national right like many other countries, stating that “if we're going to create a new era of family first policies, let's make sure that includes a strong paid leave program for every American that's guaranteed, accessible, and encouraged without stigma or penalty.”

Meghan's letter also included a plea to put aside political differences and focus on what is right for families.

She said, “I know how politically charged things can, and have, become.

But this isn't about right or left, it's about right or wrong.”

However, when signing off, Meghan left her husband to the end of the list, which some people have criticized as a snub.

She concluded, “So, on behalf of my family, Archie and Lily and Harry, I thank you for considering this letter, and on behalf of all families, I ask you to ensure this consequential moment is not lost.”

Meanwhile, Princess Eugenie's work-life balance has become the subject of envy for other royal family members.

Since the birth of her first child in February, Eugenie has only made a small number of public appearances, two of which have been art-centric, a keen interest for the royal.

Eugenie works within the industry as a director at the London art gallery Hauser & Wirth and also studied the history of art at university.

Unlike Meghan and Prince Harry, Eugenie does not carry out official duties on behalf of the firm, which allows her to maintain a level of privacy for her home life while still carrying out charitable work and carving her own career path.

Both of Prince Andrew's children, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, were taken off the Sovereign Grant list when they graduated university in 2011 and 2012, respectively.

This means that princesses do not accept the use of public funds.

In conclusion, Meghan Markle's use of her royal title in a letter to US politicians has sparked outrage among some people on social media.

However, her call for paid leave for new parents has been praised by many.

Meanwhile, Princess Eugenie's work-life balance has become the envy of other royal family members, allowing her to pursue her passions while still carrying out charitable work.