Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Had a ‘Guttural’ Response to Roe v. Wade Being Overturned: ‘We Have to Band Together’
29.06.2022 - 17:03
/ usmagazine.com
Not staying silent. Meghan Markle revealed how she and her husband, Prince Harry, are feeling after the United States Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.
The Suits alum, 40, opened up about her response to the legal decision in a Vogue interview published on Tuesday, June 28, speaking candidly with journalist Jessica Yellin. While noting that she wasn’t giving up amid the fight for reproductive freedom, Meghan praised Harry, 37, for joining the important conversation.
“Men need to be vocal in this moment and beyond because these are decisions that affect relationships, families and communities at large,” the Bench author said. “They may target women, but the consequences impact all of us. My husband and I talked about that a lot over the past few days. He’s a feminist, too.”
The California native continued, “His reaction last week was guttural, like mine. … I know that for so many women right now, there is a sentiment of despair. But again, we have to band together and not wallow. We have to do the work.”
Meghan, who shares Archie, 3, and Lilibet, 12 months, with the Duke of Sussex, is one of many celebrities who have used their platforms to denounce the reversal of Roe v. Wade. News broke on Friday, June 24, that the landmark case, which protected a pregnant person’s right to a safe abortion, was officially overturned. Abortion access will now be decided on a state-by-state level.
Despite the disheartening news, the Duchess of Sussex encouraged people to stay involved. “This moment requires unity — really listening to people, understanding the Constitution was written at a time when women were second-class citizens. We’re not,” she told Vogue. “Certain things need to change. I think it’s equally about honoring the people