Meghan Markle, Prince Harry and Queen Elizabeth Support #BlackLivesMatter

Meghan Markle, Prince Harry, and Queen Elizabeth II support the #BlackLivesMatter movement through the Queen's Commonwealth Trust.

The world was disturbed following the death of African-American George Floyd. A video went viral showing a white officer pinning down and kneeling on Floyd’s neck.

Floyd told the officer that he couldn’t breathe, but the latter refused to let him go until he became unresponsive. Floyd was later pronounced dead on arrival at the hospital.

Several celebrities have already voiced out their support toward the #BlackLivesMatter movement following Floyd’s demise. And the royals are now doing the same.

“Young people are vital voices in the fight against injustice and racism around the world. As a global community of young leaders, we stand together in pursuit of fairness and a better way forward. Silence is not an option. #BlackLivesMatter,” The Queen’s Commonwealth Trust wrote on Twitter.

The post also included a quote from Martin Luther King Jr. that read, “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.”

In another tweet, the organization reminded the people of their power to start a positive change. It also encouraged everyone to speak up and speak out because it is the perfect time to do so.

“Time to have uncomfortable conversations with ourselves and with others. Time to educate ourselves and unlearn. Time to come together and build a better future as one,” the post read.

The Commonwealth Trust is only one of the many organizations voicing its support for #BlackLivesMatter. Queen Elizabeth II is the patron of the Trust. Prince Harry serves as its president while his wife, Markle, is the vice president.

“Our vision is a world where young people are equal partners in driving change. We champion, fund and connect young leaders who are working hard to change the world,” the organization’s About Page read.

“We use our network, platform and resources, built and shaped together with young people, to demonstrate the leadership, energy and optimism of young people across the Commonwealth and their enormous potential to create a better future for everyone.”

Meanwhile, several celebrities have slammed the “all lives matter” argument. Billie Eilish called out those who keep on insisting that “all lives matter” amid the campaign for #BlackLivesMatter. She stressed how privileged the white people are, and Pink shared a part of Eilish’s statement on social media.

“No one else is saying your life doesn’t matter. No one is saying your life is not hard. No one is saying literally anything at all about you,” Pink shared.

Several of her followers disagreed insisting that “all lives matter.” The “Just Like A Pill” singer didn’t back off and engaged in discussions with other people online. She even called one “the epitome of white privilege.”