Prince Harry delivered an emotional five-word address at the European Parliament in Brussels on Tuesday, telling leaders he was present as "a father" while his wife, Meghan Markle, joined him "as a mother."
The Duke of Sussex took to the stage alone for the keynote speech at the opening of the Lost Screen Memorial, after the Duchess pulled out of speaking alongside him because she was not "strong enough emotionally."
A Personal Plea for Child Protection
During his address, Harry called for greater protection for children online. The 42-year-old said: "I'm not here as an expert or a politician. I'm here as a father. My wife, as a mother."
The couple are parents of two: son Prince Archie, seven, and daughter Princess Lilibet, five.
First Public Appearance Since Arrest
The appearance marked Meghan's first public outing since her father's arrest last week. Thomas Markle Snr, who has been estranged from Meghan since 2018, was arrested and charged over possession of child sex abuse material.
The Duchess attended the event alongside Harry, though she did not speak.
