Prince Harry and Meghan Markle speak out in support of LGBT rights
from Mailonline:
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have spoken out in support of LGBT issues, with the American star saying it was about “basic human rights”.
The couple attended a Commonwealth Youth Forum reception in London as part of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting week.
Chatting to young people involved in the Commonwealth Equality Network, Ms Markle stressed the importance of its work challenging inequality based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
Jacob Thomas, from Melbourne, Australia, who works with the Network, revealed: “She really laid down the key point that it’s basic human rights.
“It’s not just about love and sexuality. It’s also about being here, supporting and recognising us for the benefit of all.”
The couple praised the work of the network – the first accredited one on LGBT rights.
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