Meghan makes first public appearance since father's arrest

The Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, made a public appearance in Brussels alongside Prince Harry to support an online child safety initiative. This follows recent news regarding her estranged father, Thomas Markle, who is currently under house arrest facing charges related to child sex abuse material.
Why it matters
The event highlights the intersection of high-profile celebrity advocacy and the personal controversies surrounding the British royal family.
Figure caption, Watch: 'Meghan, how are you feeling?' shouted as duke and duchess arrive
The Duchess of Sussex has made her first public appearance since her father was charged with the possession of child sex abuse material.
Meghan has arrived at the European Parliament in Brussels with her husband, Prince Harry, where she is attending an online child safety event.
It is part of the couple's wider campaigning work supporting families who have lost a child due to online harm through social media.
Meghan was expected to make a speech at the event but she has pulled out, leaving Harry to speak on his own. Sources close to the Sussex family say the past two weeks have been emotionally challenging.
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