Meghan Markle keeps grabbing attention from the media, but social media users also shared their opinions about her. The Duchess of Sussex has been bullied and trolled so many times on digital platforms. She even shared that there was a time when she felt suicidal due to online trolling. Prince Harry also opened up on the disadvantages of digital platforms in the recent event. Keep reading to find out!
Prince Harry Opens Up About Meghan’s Online Trolling!
Prince Harry appeared at the 2025 Nexus Global Summit in New York City. He reflected on the devastating online abuse that Meghan Markle had to face. While speaking on digital well-being and social connection, Prince Harry said in 2018 that the Duchess of Sussex was the most trolled person in the world. The Duke of Sussex opened up on his personal experience. He shared that his family has been through a lot, so it is important to make the Internet a safe space.
Prince Harry shared that their reform through the Archwell Foundation started after meeting the parents who had lost their children because of harmful social media. This harsh reality made people fight against online toxicity. The Duke of Sussex said that people face more problems in their lives, so they become less caring. This makes the online platforms even more dangerous. He asked everyone to be kind and thoughtful online, especially for the younger generation.
Meghan Markle Felt Suicidal!
Meanwhile, after Meghan’s relationship became public in 2017, she started getting attention. However, after her marriage in 2018, the criticisms got more intense. During her pregnancy in 2019, she found it difficult to survive. During an open talk with Oprah Winfrey, the Duke of Sussex said that the online bullying made her feel suicidal. She used to remain awake at night thinking about what she had done. Her vulnerability shed light on digital media’s dark side.
Elsewhere, in 2020, the Sussex couple stepped down from their royal duties and went to California. Since then, their foundation has been focusing on online safety, mental health. It also includes projects like the Lost Screen Memorial, honouring the young lives lost to online harm. Meanwhile, Prince Harry’s remarks at the event reminded that though the Internet holds potential, it also has some disadvantages and encouraged the crowd to be kind and compassionate. As the couple live a peaceful life with their children, they are focusing on improving safety on digital platforms. Stay tuned to Soap Opera Daily for more royal updates!
