Entertainment · November 10, 2026
Prince Harry's wife Meghan makes first public appearance since father's arrest
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Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, made their first public appearance together on Tuesday in Brussels since the arrest of her father, Thomas Markle Sr., last month. The couple visited the European Parliament for the opening of the Lost Screen Memorial, an exhibit dedicated to children who died due to online harm and social media-related issues. During the event, Prince Harry delivered a speech calling for tech companies to increase transparency and protect children from harmful digital content. Although originally scheduled to speak, Meghan did not address the assembly but accompanied her husband at the memorial.
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Reported by multiple outlets
- Prince Harry and Meghan made a public appearance on Tuesday in Brussels.
- The event took place at the European Parliament for the opening of a memorial for children harmed by social media.
- Prince Harry delivered a speech urging tech companies to be more transparent regarding children's safety.
- Thomas Markle Sr. was arrested on suspicion of possessing child sexual abuse material.
- Meghan did not deliver her scheduled speech during the appearance.
Reported by only some outlets
- Thomas Markle Sr. is 82 years old and has denied the allegations as 'sick lies'.
- Meghan withdrew from speaking because she was not 'strong enough emotionally'.
- The memorial features replicas of oversized smartphones with photos of deceased children.
- Thomas Markle Sr. appeared in a Florida courtroom on Friday.
- The arrest took place in Tampa, Florida.
Confirmed
- Prince Harry and Meghan visited the European Parliament in Brussels on Tuesday.
- The event was for the opening of the Lost Screen Memorial regarding online harm to children.
- Thomas Markle Sr. is facing charges related to child sexual abuse material in Florida.
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