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Yahoo
36 minutes ago
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- Yahoo
‘MOST TROLLED PERSON:' Prince Harry speaks out about wife Meghan's online haters
Prince Harry has opened up about the online hate wife Meghan Markle has faced, calling her 'the most trolled person in the world.' The Duke of Sussex made a surprise appearance at the 2025 Nexus Global Summit in New York where he spoke about the aim of the couple's Archewell Foundation to foster community and combat social isolation, both online and offline, the Daily Mail reported. 'One of the reasons why the digital world was so important to us is because my wife, in 2018, was the most trolled person in the world,' Harry said. 'There was a lived experience, but at no point did we suddenly think, 'OK, well, let's take this industry on.'' Harry detailed how after speaking to a experts, 'it became very clear to us very quickly… that for all the work we are collectively doing, and all the progress we are achieving, if the digital world is not done responsibly, it's going to turn back that progress.' He noted: 'We started to meet a lot of parents who had lost their kids to social media — the majority through suicide — and that's when it really started to make sense to us.' Harry added how people's 'compassion can shrink' as their 'lives become harder.' He urged those in attendance to use their platforms to serve the wider community, telling the crowd: 'Whatever you put out there, you get back.' Harry also vowed that both he and Meghan will 'live by the truth,' according to the publication. Megan began facing public scrutiny soon before she and Harry got engaged in November 2017, and long after their May 2018 wedding. In 2020, the couple appeared on the Teenage Therapy podcast where the former Suits star discussed how she almost didn't survive the abuse she endured as 'the most trolled person in the entire world — male or female.' She detailed: '[For] eight months of that, I wasn't even visible, I was on maternity leave with the baby. But what was able to be manufactured and churned out, it's almost unsurvivable, it's so big you can't even think what that feels like.' And during their tell-all interview with Oprah Winfrey the following year, Meghan revealed how negative headlines prompted her to contemplate suicide. 'I just didn't want to be alive anymore,' she shared, explaining that she 'didn't see a solution.' Meghan added: 'I would sit up at night, and I was just like, 'I don't understand how all of this is being churned out.'' 'NEVER FOLLOWS THROUGH': Meghan Markle slammed for 'enormously shallow' ventures 'ADRIFT ON REALITY': Meghan Markle thought Vanity Fair cover would be about her, not Harry 'DICTATOR IN HIGH HEELS': Meghan Markle reportedly 'belittles' staff to quitting point Harry and Meghan stepped down from their royal duties in 2020 amid reported drama with King Charles and Prince William. That same year, they moved to California where they raise their children, Archie and Lilibet.
Daily Record
6 hours ago
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- Daily Record
Prince Harry 'snubbed' as he's missing from key statement by Royal Family
People were quick to point out Prince Harry's absence from the Armed Forces Day post from the Royal Family, which mentioned the service of several other royals. Prince Harry seems to have been overlooked by the Royal Family, being omitted from a significant statement. To commemorate Armed Forces Day, the official Royal Family social media accounts shared a special message to honour the day and pay tribute to all those serving in the forces. The post included a series of images recounting the military service of various Royal Family members. It highlighted King Charles' naval career and his time as a helicopter pilot, as well as Prince William 's tenure in the RAF as a search and rescue pilot. Another image honoured the late Prince Philip and his service in the Royal Navy during the Second World War. However, Harry, who completed two tours of duty in Afghanistan during his Army service, was neither featured nor mentioned in the post. Despite having founded the Invictus Games for injured ex-servicemen and women, Harry has been estranged from his Royal relatives since his dramatic departure from Royal duties five years ago. The public were quick to notice Harry's absence from the post, with one individual commenting: "Where is Prince Harry?" Another added: "I don't think Harry deserves to be left out he has probably the most active service of anyone since Prince Philip." Someone else remarked: "As much as Harry isn't part of it any more he still did serve this day is about Armed Forces, not the Royal Family, I still believe he still deserves the credit for this." Prince Harry has spoken candidly about his military service in his memoir Spare, revealing he was responsible for the deaths of 25 people during his second tour of duty in Afghanistan as an Apache helicopter pilot. He recounted flying on six missions that resulted in "the taking of human lives". Recently, Harry made an unexpected appearance in New York City, where he highlighted the significance of 'compassion' at the Nexus Global Summit. The event brought together over 350 influential young philanthropists, impact investors, and social innovators to address global challenges and shape a better future. As a featured speaker, Harry discussed the impact of service and the importance of building stronger communities to tackle issues like disconnection and social isolation. He pointed to the work of his Archewell Foundation, which he co-founded with the Duchess of Sussex in 2020, in fostering community and combating social isolation. Addressing the audience, Harry said: "As the world gets harder, as people's lives become harder, compassion can shrink. The thing that gives me the most hope is the grassroots approach." He added, "Many of you here today are connected and involved with so many community solutions, because it's what energises all of you, and that service part is really what energises me as well." During his speech, the duke emphasised the importance of using one's influence for the greater good, telling onlookers, "Whatever you put out there, you get back." Harry engaged with the Nexus Australian delegation, a collective focused on mental health and social media safety, as well as a Brazilian group of 12 youths dedicated to reducing inequality via educational initiatives and volunteer work. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'.
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14 hours ago
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Harry and Meghan latest: Duke of Sussex breaks silence on Markle's online abuse during surprise appearance at New York Summit
Prince Harry on Meghan Markle: 'She was the most trolled person in the world' read more Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's distasteful move: Netflix The Crown's PR has been hired by the couple The internet is filled with potential, but it can be acidic and torturous for some. According to reports, Harry made an unexpected but impactful appearance at the 2025 Nexus Global Summit in New York City, where he opened up about online abuse his wife, Meghan Markle had gone through since the very beginning of their relationship. How trolls can be toxic? According to a report published in MARCA, Meghan Markle began facing extreme public scrutiny as soon as her relationship with Harry became public in 2017. After their wedding in 2018, the criticism escalated dramatically. By 2019 it became so unbearable during her pregnancy with their first child, Meghan described the experience as 'almost unsurvivable'. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD In an interview with Oprah Winfrey and also what we get to see from the Netflix's Harry & Meghan show , she mentioned that she was so bullied by the royal media coverage that there was a point when she was even suicidal. We all know how the digital age and trolls can be brutal and affect the mental health of people especially for those in limelight. Toxic trolls have the power to completely damage a person's sanity. 'I didn't want to be alive anymore,' Meghan recalled. 'I was up at night just thinking, 'How is all of this being created?' The MARCA report states, their foundation, Archewell had launched initiatives to improve online safety, encourage responsible tech use, and support mental health, including projects like the 'Lost Screen' memorial, honouring young lives lost to online harm. (With inputs from agencies)
Sky News AU
21 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Sky News AU
'The world privacy tour didn't work out': Prince Harry's slammed for claim wife Meghan Markle was 'most trolled person in the world' during surprise solo appearance in New York
Prince Harry has raised eyebrows with fresh comments about his wife Meghan Markle and the online trolling she faced in 2018. The Duke of Sussex, 40, made the remarks during a surprise solo appearance at the Nexus Global Summit in New York on Friday, where he joined Nexus co-founder Rachel Gerrol for a panel discussion on digital safety for children, a cause he and his 43-year-old wife have long championed through their Archewell Foundation. "Why the digital world was so important to us was because my wife in 2018 was the most trolled person in the world," he told the audience. "So there was a lived experience in that." The claim has sparked criticism, with Sky News host Caroline Di Russo questioning the timing and relevance of the comment. "Of course it isn't fair for anybody to be trolled," Di Russo said. "But when someone is in the public sphere there is bound to be criticism." She added: "The world privacy tour didn't quite go the way we thought that it would… so why is he bringing this up now?" Daily Express royal reporter Pandora Forsyth also weighed in, suggesting that Harry's public appearances no longer carry the impact they once did. "If you think back to a few years ago, if Harry was appearing in New York, it would be sort of like front page headlines," she said. "But he does so many of these conferences and appearances now, it sort of seeps into the background." While Forsyth said it's unclear whether the Duke was paid for the event, she noted these engagements are becoming more frequent now that the Sussexes are "financially independent". Forsyth acknowledged the importance of the broader cause protecting children from the dangers of online bullying, but questioned Harry's decision to draw focus to Meghan's past experience. "He is trying as best he can to link back to actually quite a noble cause, which is children who have unfortunately and very tragically committed suicide… part of the reason is because of online trolling," she said. "But this was in 2018, and if he keeps on linking it back to this, then I sort of think it takes away from the really important matter at hand. "We know Meghan got trolled, and we are not saying that is good, it should have never have happened," Forsyth added. "But now the headline, actually, is Meghan- not that." Forsyth said the Prince "really needs to think about how he is communicating that message and how he is standing up for those families" to ensure their stories remain front and centre. "Not Meghan being trolled, which we have heard about many, many times before." Elsewhere in the panel discussion, Harry encouraged attendees to "consider their own legacies" and "align their investments accordingly". "Whatever you put out there, you get back," he said. Following the talk, the Duke met with the Australian Nexus delegation, a group of social impact leaders and philanthropic organisations working to tackle mental health and social media harms.
The South African
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The South African
Meghan Markle faced intense online abuse, says Prince Harry
Prince Harry revealed that his wife, Meghan Markle, was the most trolled person in the world in 2018. This was during a surprise appearance at the 2025 Nexus Global Summit in New York. He spoke to a room of global philanthropists and social entrepreneurs. The Duke of Sussex said, 'One of the reasons why the digital world was so important to us is because my wife, in 2018, was the most trolled person in the world. There was a lived experience'. Prince Harry explained that meeting parents who had lost children to social media-related suicides inspired him and Meghan Markle to focus on digital well-being and combating social isolation through their Archewell Foundation. 'That's when it started to make sense to us,' he said, highlighting the urgent need for safer online spaces, according to Page Six. Meghan Markle's public scrutiny began when her relationship with Harry became known in 2017 and intensified after their 2018 wedding. In a candid interview, Meghan revealed she contemplated suicide amid the relentless negative headlines. 'I just didn't want to be alive anymore,' she shared. 'I didn't see a solution'. Meghan Markle has described the trolling she endured as 'almost unsurvivable,' especially during her maternity leave in 2019. She said, 'Eight months of that, I wasn't even visible. But what was able to be manufactured or churned out, it's almost unsurvivable.' She emphasised the severe damage that false online narratives can cause to mental and emotional health. Prince Harry also reflected on how people's compassion tends to shrink as life becomes harder, making the digital world more hostile. He urged for greater empathy in online interactions, particularly for younger generations. Their experience resonates globally, including in South Africa, where social media use is widespread and online harassment is a growing concern. The couple's advocacy for digital responsibility and mental health awareness underscores the importance of protecting vulnerable individuals from online abuse. In Prince Harry's words: 'If the digital world is not done responsibly, it's going to turn back the progress we have made. We can see that with climate change. The digital space must be safer for everyone'. This revelation adds a humanising perspective to the challenges faced by public figures and highlights the urgent need to address online toxicity worldwide. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
