Over the past few years, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have become outspoken advocates for internet safety. They have been actively making it their mission to cut through the noise of unsolicited hate and abuse on social media platforms. The last time they posted on social media was to signal the start of a “new chapter” in their lives post-COVID-19 and to mark their departure as full-time working members of the royal family in March 2020. 

Ever since their non-profit organization hit the ground running, the duo has consistently taken steps to promote social media awareness, and their most recent move marked another significant milestone.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s efforts to safeguard children from social media evils 

Many parents gathered for bipartisan discussions on child safety at a U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on Wednesday. These were the parents whose children had fallen victim to or lost their lives due to online harm. Extending a helping hand to these families was The Archewell Foundation, founded by Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, which has been actively constructing a support system for parents grappling with the emotional toll and mental health challenges of their children, triggered by harmful online content. 

Through a statement, the co-founders of The Archewell Foundation expressed their backing and commended the bravery and determination of thousands of parents nationwide whose advocacy led to this hearing. “It’s the time to make necessary change at the source to keep our children safe”, the Sussexes shared. The couple’s dedication to online child safety comes from a deeply personal perspective. 

Meghan Markle has openly shared her worries as a mother during The Archewell Foundation Parents Summit in New York on World Mental Health Day last year.

Why the Sussexes are so concerned about social media hazards

On World Mental Health Day, the couple took part in a panel discussion in New York City at an event hosted by their charity, the Archewell Foundation. Many parents attended the event, where Meghan Markle and Prince Harry expressed their concerns for their children, Archie and Lilibet, aged four and two, growing up in a world heavily influenced by social media. Meghan Markle shared her fear about the ever-evolving nature of social media and the challenges it may pose for their children in the future.

Her remarks followed Prince Harry’s gratitude towards parents who had previously shared their stories on stage, some of which included the loss of loved ones connected to social media use. Meghan Markle also recounted the emotional encounters she had with families who suffered the immeasurable loss of their children, highlighting the persistent and evolving challenge posed by social media. With this recent step, the royals sounded the alarm for urgent positive reforms for children to shield them from the dangers behind the screen. 

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