Meghan makes first public appearance since father's arrest
The Duchess of Sussex made her first public appearance alongside Prince Harry at the European Parliament following the arrest of her father, Thomas Markle. Prince Harry delivered a speech regarding online child safety, while the couple maintained a subdued public presence.
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The event highlights the intersection of high-profile royal activities and the personal legal controversies surrounding the Duchess's estranged family.
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Meghan joined her husband Prince Harry at the European Parliament in Brussels on Tuesday, where he delivered a speech calling for greater protection for children online.
Harry gave the keynote address alone after Meghan reportedly withdrew from speaking alongside him because she did not feel emotionally strong enough.
The duchess was seen holding her husband's hand tightly as they arrived at the Paul-Henri Spaak building. She did not respond to questions from reporters about how she was feeling.
During his speech, Harry said he and his wife stood alongside parents who had lost children to online harm.
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