Prince Harry and Meghan to Join Brussels Discussion on Children’s Online Safety as Duchess Steps Back From Speech

Prince Harry and Meghan Sussex are expected to attend an event on children’s online safety at the European Parliament in Brussels on Tuesday, 10 November.

The couple had originally planned to speak together at the opening of the Lost Screen Memorial. However, Meghan’s spokesperson confirmed that she will accompany Harry to Brussels but will not speak. Harry is expected to deliver the address.

A discussion about children’s online safety

EPP Group press officer Linda Berzina announced that Harry and Meghan will join the discussion Beyond Promises: Building a Digital Future That Works for Children at 10 a.m. Brussels time.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will join the discussion “Beyond Promises: Building a Digital Future That Works for Children,” hosted by @TonoEPP at the EP on Tuesday, Nov 10, at 10:00, with @EP_President. Follow online. The event will bring together policymakers and organisations to discuss how we can better protect children online. https://t.co/DN2PaeoNYW

— 🇱🇻 Linda Bērziņa (@LindaBerzina2) November 9, 2026

The event will bring together policymakers and organisations to discuss how to better protect children online. European Parliament President Roberta Metsola and MEP Antonio López-Istúriz White also plan to take part.

Harry’s participation in the discussion comes alongside the couple’s continued work to support families affected by online harm. The event will explore how governments and technology companies can make the internet safer for children.

A memorial for children lost to online harm

The visit will include the opening of the Lost Screen Memorial, an installation honouring children and young people who died after experiencing online harm. Harry and Meghan have supported the memorial. They have also helped families affected by online harm share their experiences.

Supporting Meghan’s decision

Meghan’s change of plans comes after federal agents arrested her estranged father, Thomas Markle Sr., on a charge involving alleged child sexual abuse material. He has previously denied allegations involving child sexual abuse material. The federal case is ongoing.

We support Meghan’s decision to take the space she needs. No one should feel obliged to speak publicly while dealing with distressing news about an estranged relative, especially under the intense attention she faces.

Meghan can care deeply about protecting children online while also looking after her own well-being. We are sending her strength and hope Tuesday’s event gives families affected by online harm the attention and action they deserve.