Prince Harry recently made a trip to New York to speak on one of the couple’s favorite causes, while Megan Markle stayed back in California. Despite speculations about their standing in Hollywood, Markle insists that there is no indication of any issues in their relationship.
After stepping away from their royal obligations, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been actively involved in various endeavors, including their efforts to hold British tabloids accountable. One of their latest initiatives is the Parents’ Group, launched by their Archewell Foundation.
The primary objective of this group is to bring together and support parents and caregivers while also working towards transforming social media platforms and devices that pose a threat to the well-being of young individuals worldwide.
Harry visited New York specifically to address the issue of the potential hazards of social media and the internet for young individuals at the annual meeting of the Clinton Global Initiative in Manhattan.
It might seem like a suitable occasion for him to introduce his wife and children, however, that was not the case. Interestingly, even though Harry made the trip alone, according to a source quoted in Vanity Fair, Meghan Markle had her own thoughts to share about her husband’s visit.
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The video above showcases Prince Harry’s visit to Jimmy Fallon’s new haunted maze experience called “Tonightmares” on The Tonight Show.
According to a source close to the Duchess, Meghan Markle chose not to accompany her husband to New York, not because of any tension in the couple, but because she wanted to stay home in California and take care of their children, Archie and Lillibet. The source revealed that Meghan was “extremely proud” of her husband and his trip.
During their time in New York, Harry also paid a visit to Jimmy Fallon’s Tonightmares, a haunted maze at Rockefeller Center. This suggests that the couple may have felt that the trip would be overwhelming for their young children. After all, Archie is only 5 years old, while Lillibet is just 3.
Young people are “disproportionately affected” by negative online experiences
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Harry expressed his concerns about the impact of negative experiences on the internet, particularly on children.
He emphasized that young people are disproportionately affected and vulnerable to misinformation. Harry referred to this problem as an “epidemic” that leaves them feeling isolated, confused, and scared.
He urged social media companies to take more responsibility in addressing this issue.
Harry, the younger son of Princess Diana, experienced firsthand the perils of tabloid and online misinformation. In a car chase with paparazzi that tragically ended in his mother’s death in 1997, Harry learned just how dangerous these false narratives can be.
Speaking to the Clinton Foundation, he emphasized the targeted nature of this misinformation, particularly towards children. Harry stressed the need to address the harmful effects of social media, highlighting the responsibility that digital platforms must bear while involving both youth and parents in this collective effort.
Harry flew from New York to the U.K.
Prince Harry, 40, flew to London from New York to further his advocacy for children’s wellbeing at the WellChild Awards, as reported by People. In light of heightened safety concerns exacerbated by British tabloid reporting, Harry had previously stated that Meghan Markle would not accompany him on this trip.
Despite his advocacy for families, Harry did not have any contact with his father, King Charles III, or his brother, Prince William. The strained relations within the royal family began when Harry and Markle stepped down from their royal duties in 2020. Additionally, Markle was absent from the WellChild Awards and was reported to be at home in California with their two children.
Source: WGTC
