Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have emerged together publicly for the first time in months, following Donald Trump’s US election victory.
The Sussexes were unified in a video sent to a United Nations conference in Colombia, which focused on combating violence against children.
In the footage, Meghan is spotted with her long hair over her shoulders, clad in a navy jacket, while Harry pairs a smart shirt with his jacket. The two are seen sporting poppies on their jackets as Remembrance Sunday looms in the UK this weekend.
This appearance comes as the first public sighting of the couple since their widely-covered tour of Colombia back in August.
Since that visit, there have been notable solo engagements from both individuals despite Meghan previously likening the couple to “salt and pepper” who “move together”.
Sources close to the duo suggest these solo ventures are linked to a new direction in their undertakings. On the Archewell Foundation website, they uploaded their most recent video where they stress the need to safeguard children online, reports the Mirror.
Harry notes: “We are at a crossroads”, asserting: “The urgency to reassess and redefine our approach to protecting children has become increasingly evident. While the necessity has always been apparent, it’s now time to translate that awareness into meaningful action.”
Meghan looks on as Harry speaks, before sharing her thoughts: “My husband and I recognise that today’s reality is marked by greater connectivity and advanced technology, which, of course, has many positives. However, it also compels us to better understand how digital violence against children is manifesting itself in this age.”
She added, elaborating on their foundation’s work: “At the Archewell Foundation, we engage with young people, families and experts worldwide, learning about how every aspect of a child’s life – from their livelihood to their physical and mental well-being – now operates within an online economy that has both the power to shape and misshape our connections.”
The announcement coincides closely with Trump winning the US presidency, and Harry and Meghan are likely braced for his forthcoming decisions. During his campaign, Trump had openly criticised the Sussexes, casting a sharp eye on them.
With Trump previously hinting at the possibility of expelling Prince Harry, the election results might present a pivotal turn in the couple’s lives.
Harry has been embroiled in a visa row, with his residency in California under scrutiny following his admission of past drug use in his explosive memoir, “Spare”. The Heritage Foundation, a conservative group, demanded the US Government disclose records related to the Duke’s visa application, questioning if his drug use was declared.
Before the court could decide, Trump lambasted the Biden administration for keeping Harry’s immigration details under wraps to “protect Harry”. Speaking to GB News, Trump commented on potential “special privileges” for Harry, stating: “No. We’ll have to see if they know something about the drugs, and if he lied they’ll have to take appropriate action.”
A judge ruled in September that Harry’s visa information should remain confidential, but the Heritage Foundation is pushing to reopen the case, claiming it was denied access to private submissions made to the judge by the Biden administration.
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