Megan Markle listed her family members in a letter to U.S. congressional leaders, but astoundingly, she put Prince Harry at the bottom.
Last year, when Meghan and her husband Harry left the British royal family, many speculated that she did not just want to seek economic independence, but also to enter American politics.
When the Duchess of Sussex wrote this letter to Parliament, she took a huge step politically.
In the letter, Meghan called on House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and leader Charles Schumer to provide paid leave for mothers.
In June, Megan welcomed her daughter Lily Bet. She admitted that she and Prince Harry did not "face the harsh reality" and the "impossible choices" faced by other parents.
In requesting paid time off, Megan said it should be a "national right," just like in many other countries.
"Paid time off should be a national right, not just those whose employers have policies in place, or those who live in a handful of states with vacation plans," she said. ”
"If we're going to create a new era of family-first policies, let's make sure there's a strong paid leave program for every American that's guaranteed and accessible."
"I know how political these things can be and have become. But it's not a question of the right or the left, it's a question of right and wrong. ”
However, at the time of signing, she put her husband at the bottom of the list.
She concluded: "So, on behalf of my family, Archie, Lily and Harry, I thank you for considering this letter, and on behalf of all the families, I beg you to make sure that this important moment is not lost." ”