US EditionMeghan Markle tells Australian students she was ‘most trolled person’ in the world
Meghan Markle said social media companies are anchored in cruelty and told young people they need to be stronger against cyberbullying.
- On Thursday, the Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, discussed her decade of online abuse at Melbourne's Swinburne University, describing herself as "the most trolled person in the entire world" for 10 years.
- Founded in 2011, Batyr is a preventative mental health organization delivering peer-to-peer programs and "uses lived experience storytelling to spark conversations around mental health" to address Australia's youth mental health crisis.
- Prince Harry praised Australia's "epic" leadership on the under-16 social media ban, noting the platforms have "led to so much loneliness for so many people." The Duke told young advocates that therapy became essential for his mental health.
- Beyond the Batyr event, the Sussexes are undertaking private meetings and special projects during their four-day Australian tour, with Meghan filming a guest appearance on MasterChef Australia on Wednesday.
- The couple's visit has received a mixed reception, with a protest petition against public funding for policing costs signed by more than 45,000 people, while Britain's King Charles remains head of state in Australia.
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Meghan Markle Slams Social Media As 'Predicated On Cruelty To Get Clicks'
MEGA Meghan Markle did not hold back on her views about social media while on her Australian tour. Seemingly scarred by the constant trolls, scrutiny, and dissection of her daily life, the Duchess of Sussex has raised her voice once again on the dangers of online platforms. She emphasizes how people must develop tough skin, drawing inspiration from her personal experience as a public figure. Meghan Markle and her husband, Prince Harry, are curr…
The Duchess of Sussex spoke to young people in Melbourne about the harms of social media.
By Issy Ronald, CNN - Prince Harry and his wife Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, revealed more details Thursday about the unhappiness they experienced as working royals. Harry said he didn't want "this job" after his mother's death, while Meghan claimed to have been "the most trolled person in the world." The couple's comments came during a four-day, semi-official trip to Australia, where they are attending a mix of public engagements and business eve…
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