Meghan Markle's three-word response to Kamala Harris news that hints at political ties

Meghan Markle is a known Democrat and she will likely be keen to support a Kamala Harris campaign.

By Catherine Meyer-Funnell, Royal Reporter based in London

Could we see a Meghan Markle foray into U.S. politics?

Meghan Markle's response to Kamala Harris's nomination for Vice President suggests she and Prince Harry would be vocal supporters of her possible run to be President.

In 2020, the Duchess of Sussex said "I'm so excited" when it was revealed that Joe Biden had selected Ms Harris to be his running mate during the presidential election, which saw the Democrats oust Donald Trump from office.

Meghan explained at the time she was thrilled to see a woman of colour in such a powerful position: "I'm so excited to see that kind of representation.

"You know, for me, being biracial, growing up, whether it was a doll or a person in office, you need to see someone who looks like you in some capacity.

"As many of us believe, you can only be what you can see. And in the absence of that, how can you aspire to something greater than what you see in your own world?"

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Meghan Markle smiles holding microphone

Meghan Markle will be endorsing Kamala Harris (Image: Getty)

With President Biden announcing that he will no longer run for the presidency at the next election in November, Kamala Harris is now tipped to be the Democratic nominee.

If she does run, she can surely count on the support of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, with Meghan rumoured to have political ambitions of her own.

The Daily Mail's Richard Eden also posted on X: "There's no doubt who #PrinceHarry and #Meghan will be supporting in #USElection2024", with Ms Harris also being endorsed by Biden himself.

Kamala Harris speaks at podium

Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to be the Democratic nominee (Image: Getty)

The Duchess of Sussex has never publicly stated that she wants to enter politics or plans to run for office, but one royal biographer believes it will only be a matter of time before this changes.

Tom Bower told Daily Express US: "I think it will become clearer in a year or two when the children are a bit older whether she goes into politics.

"The trouble is she's got a thin skin and doesn't like criticism, and she can't cope with two or three cameramen following her.

"So she isn't going to do very well as a politician."

Harry and Meghan at mental health summit

Harry could support Meghan in her political ambitions (Image: Getty)

True Royalty's Nick Bullen told Fox News Digital: "I think it would be fascinating. Imagine a world in which she does make it to the White House. [Prince] Harry is the first husband.

"There’s a state visit, and what happens then if Meghan is hosting [the British Royal Family] at the White House? You’re going to want a front-row seat for that, aren’t you?"

Working members of the Royal Family are expected to remain apolitical, but over in the US, Meghan would be free to pursue a political career should she choose.

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