Meghan Markle has opened up about her heartbreaking fears for children Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, as she spoke of the harrowing consequences of bullying in a new interview
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Meghan Markle reveals fears for Archie and Lilibet in CBS interview
Meghan Markle has opened up about her worst parenting fears in her and Prince Harry’s first joint interview in three years.
The Sussexes today spoke with CBS Sunday Morning’s Jane Pauley about their Archewell Foundation’s new initiative, The Parents Network, which connects families who’ve lost children to suicide after they were bullied online.
Sadly, this is a cause close to Meghan’s heart. The mother-of-two, who this week celebrated her 43rd birthday, has previously opened up about the devastating abuse she has suffered online, as well as the suicidal thoughts she experienced while still a senior working member of the British Royal family.
Looking ahead to the future, Meghan has spoken out about a specific concern she has for Prince Archie, five, and Princess Lilibet, three.
When host Jane asked about the couple’s ambitions for the anti-bullying project going forward, actress-turned-Royal Meghan responded with an eight-word question, reflecting, “What if it was my daughter or my son?” Meghan said: “I think you have to start somewhere, I think the simplest thing is that anyone watching this or anyone who is able to make change to look at it through the lens of what if it was my daughter or my son.”
She continued: “My son or my daughter who comes home, who are joyful, who I love. And one day, right under my roof, our entire lives change because of something that was completely out of our control,” The 43-year-old continued. And if you look it through the lens of parents, there is no way to see it any other way then to find a solution.”
The Parents’ Network, is now available for parents to join in the US, UK and Canada following a successful two-year pilot programme,. Described as a ‘safe, free-to-access peer-support network’, this network includes ‘comprehensive advice and resources provided by a licensed facilitator’, and is understood to offer ‘invaluable support to those in need’.
You can find out more information about The Parents Network here
If you’re struggling and need to talk, the Samaritans operate a free helpline open 24/7 on 116 123. Alternatively, you can email [email protected] or visit their site to find your local branch
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