In addition to writing an open letter to President Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer, Meghan Markle took it upon herself to call on other politicians (Democrats and Republicans) to push for the inclusion of the family and medical leave paid in the government’s social spending bill. . “I’m in my car. I’m driving. It says Caller ID is blocked. Honestly… I thought it was Senator Manchin. Her calls are blocked. And she says ‘Senator Capito?’ I said yes.’ She said: ‘This is Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex,’ said Republican Senator Shelley Moore Capito. Politics. “I couldn’t figure out how she got my number.” Another politician told Politico that the way Markle uses his royal title is a bit off-putting. “To my surprise, she called me on my private line and introduced herself as the Duchess of Sussex, which is quite ironic,” Republican Senator Susan Collins told Politico.

Twitter users also don’t like the way Markle uses her royal title (although she left her royal duties behind) to appeal to American politicians. “We all agree with the sentiment, but it is offensive that an American politician approves a letter from a ‘Duke and Duchess’ addressed to American politicians,” said one user. tweeted in response to a tweet from Rep. Eric Swalwell. “I’m sure @RepSwalwell remembers the War of Independence, where we fought against one monarchy (and just avoided another).” Most of the time, other Twitter users echoed this statement, suggesting that a member of the British royal family should have no part in US politics.