Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's charitable foundation has broken its silence on the upcoming presidential election, marking National Voter Registration Day with a new statement.
"In honor of National Voter Registration Day, The Archewell Foundation team came together for a meaningful volunteer activity to support and empower our communities," they said in a post to their website on September 17.
"Using Vote Forward's impactful letter-writing tool, our team wrote personalized letters encouraging unregistered voters to take a crucial step: registering to vote.
"Voting is not just a right; it's a fundamental way to influence the fate of our communities. At The Archewell Foundation, we recognize that civic engagement, no matter one's political party, is at the heart of a more just and equitable world. By participating in initiatives like this, we aim to amplify the message that every voice matters.
"We invite you to join us in this important effort."
The foundation went on to add: "Together, let's make sure every eligible voter is informed and empowered to participate in shaping America's future."
Newsweek approached representatives of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle via email for comment.
Harry and Meghan have not personally endorsed either Kamala Harris or Donald Trump for president.
The couple previously encouraged voter registration ahead of the 2020 presidential election, shortly after their move to the U.S. following their split from the monarchy.
"Every four years, we are told the same thing, that 'This is the most important election of our lifetime,'"Meghan said in a Time100 video on National Voter Registration Day in 2020 as Donald Trump and President Joe Biden canvased for the presidency.
"But this one is. When we vote, our values are put into action and our voices are heard. Your voice is a reminder that you matter. Because you do. And you deserve to be heard."
The couple faced criticism at the time for getting involved in politics, an area that members of the royal family have not traditionally taken part in in the past.
However, when Harry and Meghan stepped down from their working roles within the monarchy in 2020 and moved to America, they ceased formally representing the institution and are at liberty to act as private citizens.
The Archewell Foundation's statement regarding this year's registration day included a series of photographs of staff members taking part in their letter writing drive. Harry and Meghan, however, were not included in the images.
James Crawford-Smith is Newsweek's royal reporter, based in London. You can find him on X (formerly Twitter) at @jrcrawfordsmith and read his stories on Newsweek's The Royals Facebook page.
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