Meghan Markle makes 1st public appearance since father was charged

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry made their first public appearance on Tuesday since her father’s arrest on suspicion of possessing images of child sexual abuse. Harry urged tech companies to be more transparent about issues involving children as he spoke at the European Parliament in Brussels during the opening of a memorial to children who have died as the result of harm suffered on social media.The Lost Screen Memorial features replicas of oversized smartphones with the photo of a child on each home screen. 1:28 Meghan Markle’s father Thomas Markle arrested by FBI in Florida The Duchess of Sussex was originally scheduled to speak alongside Harry but withdrew because she was not “strong enough emotionally,” a person familiar with her reasoning told The Associated Press. Story continues below advertisement Meghan still accompanied her husband to the event and they were photographed arriving at the European Parliament. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex arrive at the European Parliament in Brussels, Belgium, to attend the opening of the Lost Screen Memorial on Nov. 10, 2026. Nicolas Tucat/Press Association During his speech, Harry appeared emotional as he told social media companies to a...