GUESTS OF METSOLA AND LOPEZ-ISTURIZ WHITE
Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan Markle, are at the European Parliament today, November 10, to inaugurate the "Lost Screen Memorial" exhibition. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are guests of the EPP MEP, Antonio Lopez-Isturiz White, and the President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola
THE EXHIBITION AND THE PAIN OF FAMILIES
The 'Lost Screen Memorial' exhibition pays tribute to children who have lost their lives to harm through social media, while offering a voice to their families in a context of discussions about a future 'EU Kids Act' and the implementation of the 'EU AI Act'
50 SCREENS AND PORTRAITS OF THE VICTIMS
The exhibition consists of 50 smartphone-shaped screens. Each screen shows a photo of a young person who died following harmful experiences online. The images were shared by parents belonging to the Parents' Network, an initiative of the Archewell Philanthropie of the Dukes of Sussex
THE RED CARPET
Accompanied by the Spanish MEP López-Istúriz White (vice president of the Intergroup for the rights of minors), Prince Harry and Meghan Markle paraded on the red carpet of the ceremonial entrance, under the eyes and cameras of the numerous reporters present, without making any statements
THE FIRST PUBLIC APPEARANCE SINCE RETURNING TO EUROPE
Today is, to all intents and purposes, the couple's first participation together in a public event abroad since their return to the United Kingdom last summer. Brussels represents the third stop on the journey of "The Lost Screen Memorial" after the events in New York and Geneva
PRINCE HARRY'S SPEECH
Meghan accompanied her husband to the inauguration but opted out of giving the planned public speech. Prince Harry spoke for both of them, speaking about the digital safety of young people and took part in a panel dedicated to the online future of minors
"I SPEAK AS A FATHER AND NOT AS A POLITICIAN OR EXPERT"
The Duke of Sussex has firmly called on social platforms and tech giants to take on their responsibilities and make digital environments safe for young people. Harry stressed that he was not speaking as a politician or expert, but as a father alongside the families who have lost their children
THE WORD TO THE FAMILIES OF THE VICTIMS
Among the interventions also that of Sandra Spitaels, a Belgian activist committed to the protection of minors online and in the fight against cyberbullying and sextortion. The woman is the mother of Glenn, who committed suicide at the age of 15 in 2017, after a photograph of the naked boy was spread online
MEGHAN HAS GIVEN UP ON PUBLIC SPEAKING
Although a joint speech was initially planned, Meghan refrained from speaking in public. According to sources close to the couple, the duchess did not feel emotionally strong enough to give a public speech following her father's recent arrest
THE ARCHEWELL PHILANTROPIES
Founded as the Archewell Foundation, the Dukes of Sussex's organization was renamed Archewell Philanthropies to broaden its philanthropic reach. Key programs include The Parents' Network, which supports families affected by harm related to social media use, youth digital well-being, and emergency funding for humanitarian crises and environmental disasters
