Prince Harry has faced some backlash after his appearance at a children's online safety conference held in New York City. Attending the Nexus Global Summit, he joined co-founder Rachel Gerrol to discuss vital digital safety issues affecting children. Though the Duke of Sussex highlighted the importance of the subject because of their work with the Archewell Foundation, critics were quick to point out that his reference to Meghan, who he claimed was the "most trolled person in the world" in 2018, seemed to overshadow the gravity of the discussion at hand.
Pandora Forsyth, a royal reporter for the Daily Express, remarked that Harry's appearances, which were once newsworthy events, seem to have lost their ability to captivate the media like they once did. She noted that Harry is now involved in so many similar conferences that they have started to blend into the background. Forsyth expressed concern that while Harry's intentions to associate the personal impact of online trolling with the wider issue of children's mental health are commendable, his repetitive references to Meghan might detract from the serious nature of the subject being discussed, which includes the tragic consequences of online bullying. This focus on Meghan rather than the critical issues of online safety for children draws attention away from the very real dangers that exist today.
5 Comments
ytkonos
It’s about the bigger picture here, but all he wants to speak about is his wife. Pathetic!
Mariposa
He's bringing attention to a vital issue. The more people talking, the better! This is an issue everyone should care about.
Bella Ciao
People are always looking for reasons to criticize. He's raising awareness for child safety and I respect that.
Michelangelo
His obsession with the media coverage is clear - even the kids safety takes a backseat.
Leonardo
He can't win. If he doesn't speak, he's criticized. If he does speak, he's criticized. Let him do his job!