Meghan Markle and Prince Harry just gave their first joint interview since 2021, speaking in support of their current venture.

The Duchess of Sussex spoke openly about her decision to disclose her personal struggle with s*i:cide ideation, a topic that remains very personal and important to her advocacy efforts.

On Sunday, Meghan and Harry spoke with CBS Sunday Morning presenter Jane Pauley about their new project to raise awareness about the hazards that social media brings to youngsters.

During the discussion, the pair underlined their work with parents whose children had tragically passed away as a result of the harmful effects of internet bullying.

Meghan reflected about her 2021 interview with Oprah Winfrey, where she first publicly acknowledged her mental health difficulties, and emphasized the necessity of being open about such experiences.

“There is a through-line, I think, when you’ve been through any level of pain or trauma,” Meghan told me. “I believe that being able to be completely honest about it is an important part of our recovery journey, and it certainly is mine. And I haven’t even scratched the surface of my experience, but I do believe that I would never want anyone else to feel that way, make those kinds of plans, or be disbelieved.”

During her interview with Oprah, Meghan, who was pregnant with Princess Lilibet at the time, described a particularly distressing incident in which she sought assistance from the institution. “I went to the facility and explained that I needed to go somewhere to seek help. “I said, ‘I’ve never felt like this before, and I need to go somewhere,’” she recounted. “And I was told that I couldn’t, that it wouldn’t be good for the institution.”

In the CBS interview, Meghan emphasized the necessity of sharing her experience, regardless of the difficulty it may create. “So, if me voicing what I have overcome will save someone, or encourage someone in their life to really just annually check in on them, and not assume that the appearance is good, so everything’s OK, then that’s worth it,” she went on to explain. “I’ll take a hit for that.”

The couple’s new effort, The Parents’ Network, is part of their Archewell Foundation and aims to raise awareness about the dangers that social media poses to children and teens. For Harry and Meghan, this pilot program is an important step toward substantial change.

Since their marriage in May 2018, Harry and Meghan have two children: Prince Archie, five, and Princess Lilibet, three. During the discussion, they discussed their “amazing” children and how their duties as parents affect their profession.

“Our kids are young; they’re three and five,” Meghan explained. “They are fantastic. But all you want to do as a parent is protect them. As we observe what’s going on in the online realm, we realize there’s a lot of work to be done, and we’re just glad to be a part of a positive change.”

Harry reiterated Meghan’s thoughts on the duties of parenting in the digital age. “At this time, practically every parent must be a first responder, and even the best first responders in the world would be unable to recognize the indicators of a potential s*i.cide. That is the most horrifying aspect of it,” he remarked.

Harry and Meghan continue to fight for safer online settings through The Parents’ Network and other initiatives, reflecting on their personal experiences and dedication to their children’s future.

Meghan Markle was already a fashion icon before joining the Royal Family, and she continues to prove it time and again. To be honest, we’d need more than two hands to tally how many times the Duchess of Sussex has left us speechless with her breathtaking fashion moments, which seamlessly merge sophistication with flair.

However, Meghan has also worn ensembles that have completely scandalized the royals, and her most recent trip to Colombia with Prince Harry was no exception.

On August 15, 2024, Markle and Harry began their Colombian journey at the invitation of Colombian Vice President Francia Márquez. According to People, the couple aims to promote their own Archewell Foundation as well as their favorite issues, such as female empowerment.

Impressive work, without a sure, but one of Markle’s costumes stole the show. In one of the parties, the Duchess wore a navy blue Veronica Beard waistcoat set with a halter neckline and cigarette trousers, accessorized simply with studs, a tennis bracelet, and the renowned Cartier Love bangle. Classy? Yes. Controversial? Absolutely!

Some of her sharpest critics — or should we say fashion police? — claimed that the attire was distracting and completely improper for an official event. “Again showing the massive shoulders, next it will be the billboard back. Same old thing,”one X user remarked. Of course, no Meghan moment would be complete without someone bringing up Princess Diana and accusing her of “cosplaying” her late mother-in-law.

Some fans think she’s ‘cosplaying’ Princess Diana

Similar to the outrage over Meghan Markle’s allegedly unsuitable clothing during her trip to Nigeria, critics did not hold back in their displeasure with her fashion choices in Colombia. The waistcoat that highlighted her shoulders? Apparently, that was the worst fashion crime ever committed. Furthermore, others claim that she has brazenly copied Princess Diana’s look.

 

 

 

“Meghan Markle’s desperate attempt to cosplay Princess Diana is a sad parody, revealing her obsession with a legacy she’ll never live up to. It’s not homage; it’s a cringeworthy act of vanity, highlighting her relentless quest for attention,” one critic said, with another piling on, “She can dress up all she wants, she will never be a Diana. Diana had a warm personality, she wore the clothes, the clothes didn’t wear her. With M, the clothes wear her, and always hang on her poorly.”

But let’s give the duchess a break here. She has never claimed to be channeling Princess Diana, however several of her outfits do resemble the late royal’s classic appearances. But if she was, Princess Diana wouldn’t have cared.

After all, as Harry recently told the BBC, his mother and Markle would have been best friends, possibly sharing a closet. “Oh they’d be thick as thieves, without question, I think she would be over the moon, jumping up and down, you know so excited for me,” he told E! News (via Twitter). “But then, as I said, would have probably been best friends — best friends with Meghan.”