The wife of Prince Harry, Meghan Markle will make British royal family history as its first member to vote in the US presidential election.<br />The Duchess of Sussex is an American citizen. The couple now resides in Montecito, California, after withdrawing from their working senior royal family member roles.<br />British royal family members aren't banned from voting in British elections. However, Elle reports they are expected not to, in order to remain apolitical.<br />In August, Markle spoke to Marie Claire magazine to talk about why voting is so important to her.<br />She quoted Kate Sheppard, a leader in New Zealand's suffragist movement.<br />'Do not think your single vote does not matter much. The rain that refreshes the parched ground is made up of single drops.' That is why I vote. Meghan Markle The Duchess of Sussex
