Meghan Markle Is 'Passionate' About Supporting Black Lives Matter, Royal Expert Says (Exclusive)

Russell Wilson, Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird may not be in the same place — due to social distancing -- but they kicked off this year's ESPYS together nonetheless.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are reportedly gearing up to get more publicly involved in the Black Lives Matter movement. Sources close to the couple told Vanity Fair correspondent and royal author, Katie Nicholl, on Thursday that the pair are already speaking with community leaders and activists about their plans to make public some of the work they have been doing behind the scenes.

Meghan Markle became the first royal to voice her opinion in the matter of protests for George Floyd's death. The Duchess of Sussex has been pro Black Lives Matter campaign ever since it began and a royal expert has recently revealed that she and Prince Harry are gearing up to get more involved in the movement.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are thinking a lot more about the Black Lives Matter movement these days, according to a royal expert. The movement has come to the forefront as protests take place around the globe in opposition to police brutality against black people.The protests were spurred by the death of George Floyd, who died in police custody after an officer knelt on his neck for more than eight minutes.

You already knew this movement had the support of the Sussexes. Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s “personal” Black Lives Matter investment makes sense, especially given the countless racist attacks by British media against the Duchess, 38, before her royal exit with Harry, 35.

According to Newsweek, Duchess Meghan would never have made her lauded speech regarding Black Lives Matter if still under the watch of the royal family. "Had Meghan and Harry still been in the U.K.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are looking to use their platform to help fight racial inequality and injustice. ET has learned that Meghan and Harry have been talking to community leaders about how they can get more involved in the Black Lives Matter movement. The news comes days after Meghan spoke out about the tragic death of George Floyd in a message to the graduating class of her alma mater, Immaculate Heart High School. «I wasn't sure what I could say to you.

Meghan Markle delivered a powerful graduation speech for students at her former high school, Immaculate Heart High School. In her speech, Meghan addressed the murder of George Floyd and urged the new grads to take action against anti-Black racism.The speech was powerful, moving, and incredibly important—but, just a few months ago, it might not have been possible.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are actively looking for ways to contribute to the Black Lives Matter movement. According to People, the Sussexes have been talking to leaders in the black community since George Floyd was killed by a police officer in Minneapolis about ways they can support Black Lives Matter.

Leonardo DiCaprio came out to support the black community amid the ongoing protests around the world regarding the death of George Floyd. Page Six reported on an Instagram post today from the Once Upon A Time In Hollywood actor in which he clearly communicated his support.

As hundreds of thousands of demonstrators joined together across the nation after the May 25 death of George Floyd at the hands of a White Minneapolis police officer, celebrities have been doing their part to support the movement.

Dwayne Johnson is imploring our leaders to act with compassion as across the country against .After the three remaining officers responsible for George Floyd's death were finally along with Derek Chauvin on June 3, Johnson posted addressing the protests and lack of a "compassionate leader."“Where are you? Where is our leader?” Johnson, a.k.a. The Rock, said.

Taking a stand. Meghan Markle honored George Floyd and Black Lives Matter in a video for her former Los Angeles high school. The former Duchess of Sussex surprised students at her alma mater, Immaculate Heart High School, on Wednesday, June 3, with a video message for graduates in the wake of Floyd’s death and marches across the world in protest of police brutality and systemic racial violence.

Meghan Markle is using her voice to address the next generation!

"I can't imagine at 17 or 18 years old, which is how old you are now, that you would have to have a different version of that same type of experience. That's something you should have an understanding of. But, understanding as a history lesson. Not as your reality. So, I am sorry that we have not got the world to be in a way that you deserve it to be," stated Meghan Markle, via Essense, while addressing the graduates from Immaculate Heart High School, which the Suits star is an alumna from.

BTS joined the many celebrities and famous faces condemning racism and police brutality with a powerful statement on their Twitter account. In the June 4 tweet, K-Pop band members Jin, Suga, J-Hope, RM, Jimin, V, and Jungkook told their followers, “We stand against racial discrimination. We condemn violence.”

is speaking out about the killing of by police officers in Minneapolis.The Duchess of Sussex gave a powerful commencement address via video to the graduating students from her alma mater, Immaculate Heart High School in Los Angeles, and she directly addressed Floyd's death, the ensuing protests, and Black Lives Matter.

The Queen's Commonwealth Trust, of which Queen Elizabeth II is patron, Prince Harry is president, and Meghan Markle is vice president, tweeted support for Black Lives Matter Monday, as protests sparked by the murder of George Floyd by white police officer Derek Chauvin continue across the U.S.

By Jake Kanter