MEGHAN Markle is preparing to become more involved in politics and could even launch a bombshell intervention in the US presidential election, sources have claimed.
The Duchess of Sussex was said to be “frustrated” by the strictly apolitical stance she had to take after marrying Prince Harry, but believes she can now speak freely after the pair quit as working royals.
According to the Daily Mail, friends say the actress “has strong political opinions and will now take advantage of the greater freedom she has to express them publicly”.
The source added Meghan may even use her influence to become involved in the US presidential election this year.
Before becoming involved with Harry and the Royals, Markle had attacked Trump dubbing him “misogynistic” and “divisive”.
And the Daily Mail says, even though Meghan is no longer bound by the Royal Family’s strict conventions, her involvement in politics could still be problematic.
The actress is close with the Jessica Mulroney daughter-in-law of ex Canadian PM, Brian Mulroney.
She’s also buddies with Trudeau and herself and Harry have forged close friendship with Barack and Michelle Obama.
And the Sussexes’ communications secretary, Sara Latham previously worked for Hillary Clinton.
Two years ago, rumours circulated that Meghan had once confided in a friend that her ultimate goal was to become President.
According to sources, she admitted the ambitious goal after beginning her relationship with Harry.
And in 2015, she reportedly told Piers Morgan: “As a kid, I wanted to be either the president or a news broadcaster like you”.
Former editor of The Times, Sir Simon Jenkins has said: “Her friends and associates affirm that she is a political animal. Such is her fame, she could perfectly well follow a route taken by a certain Ronald Reagan.
“She might lead for the Democrats against a Republican Ivanka Trump. All I can say is, why not?”
A spokesperson for the Duchess declined to comment on the report.
However, the mum-of-one has never been shy about being an activist, taking to the Sussex Royal Instagram account today to share snaps in aid of International Day for Education.
The post depicted Markle – pre-Harry and post – chatting to schoolgirls across India and Rwanda, where she also met campaigners lobbying for gender equality and women’s rights.
And the Sussexes also made no secret of their aspiration to be “woke royals,” culminating in Megxit and the pair “stepping back” from royal life and aiming to become financially independent.
Meghan and Harry with Irish Prime Minister, Leo Varadkar
