Meghan Markle has become increasingly vocal on political matters since stepping back as a senior royal with husband Prince Harry earlier this year. Last night the couple urged Americans to vote in the upcoming US Presidential election, prompting bookmakers to state it is possible for Meghan to run for President in 2024.
Betfair have slashed odds on the likelihood of Meghan running for President in 2024 from 66/1 to 20/1.
Betfair spokesperson Sam Rosbottom said: “Meghan Markle’s likelihood of running for President in 2024 has dramatically improved from 66/1 to 20/1 following her latest comments on the US election.
“Since dropping her royal duties in January, the Duchess has shown she’s not afraid to intervene in US politics – despite it being controversial.
“Even though she’s a 500/1 shot to win in 2024, this is just another example of Meghan potentially building her political profile for if she’s to run in the future.”
Ladbrokes have Meghan on odds of 100/1 to become President of the US in 2024.
The change in odds follows her recent political address where she urged Americans to vote in the “most important election of our lifetime”.
Jessica O’Reilly of Ladbrokes said: “Since leaving the UK Meghan hasn’t been shy when it’s come to voicing her political opinions, and a run for President in 2024 certainly isn’t off the table.”
Currently, Ladbrokes has Mike Pence as most likely to win the 2024 election, with odds of 5/1.
He is shortly followed by Joe Biden, the current Democrat nominee running against President Trump, and his running mate Kamala Harris, who both have odds of 6/1.
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The couple gave the interview as part of the Time 100, the magazine’s annual list of the world’s 100 most influential people.
Speaking on the clip, Meghan said: “Every four years we are told the same thing, that this is the most important election of our lifetime. But this one is.
“When we vote, our values are put into action, and our voices are heard.”
Prince Harry added: “As we approach this November, it’s vital that we reject hate speech, misinformation and online negativity.
“What we consume, what we are exposed to, and what we engage with online, has a real effect on all of us.”
Harry said he was not able to vote in the election because he is not a US citizen and also discussed royal protocol on UK politics.
The Duke said he had never voted in the UK, where convention dictates royals should not involve themselves in politics.
It is considered sacrosanct for members of the Royal Family to remain apolitical and in practice, they never participate in elections, by voting or stating a political allegiance.
Meghan and Harry did not endorse a particular candidate or tell Americans who they should vote for.
The clip has prompted a backlash online, with many people claiming the couple should steer clear of politics.
