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Prince Harry delivered a speech on online child safety at the European Parliament in Brussels while Meghan Markle joined him but did not address the crowd. The appearance marks the royal couple’s first appearance following controversy involving Meghan’s father.
Prince Harry addresses crowd at the European Parliament in Brussels
“If technology really can change the world for the better, let’s begin by making it safe for children.”The Duke of Sussex has been speaking at the European Parliament in Brussels about online child safety. pic.twitter.com/8s78JcEmKr— Sky News (@SkyNews) November 10, 2026
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex traveled to Brussels for the latest installment of Lost Screen Memorial. The memorial is made in honor of children’s lives lost due to online harm. The royal couple arrived at the European Parliament dressed in black outfits.
Harry started his speech, saying, “How did we reach a point where we can build technology capable of extraordinary things, yet still struggle to make it safe for a child? I’m not here as an expert or a politician. I’m here as a father. My wife, as a mother. And together, as a couple who stand alongside parents like Sandra, Megan and Sewell — in New York, Los Angeles, Geneva and now Brussels. Parents who never imagined they would have a reason to be in rooms like this.”
Harry also questioned the limits of technology, asking why child safety is not given the same consideration as advances in education and diseases.
Harry said, “All children should be able to go online and discover something wonderful. A friend. An interest that becomes a passion. A place where they feel understood.”
Meghan and Harry were initially scheduled to give a joint speech, but later Meghan withdrew from the speech.
According to PEOPLE, a source close to the couple explained their decision, saying, “She’s just not strong enough, emotionally, to be doing any public speaking right now.”
This marks Meghan’s major public appearance following her father’s controversy. During their visit, Markle was also asked how she is coping following the controversy. Her father Thomas Markle Sr was accused of alleged possession of child sexual abuse material.
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