King Charles III has welcomed uplifting news from Milan, just hours after Meghan Markle and Prince Harry released a major public statement.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry shared their message on their website in response to UK government plans to change how children’s social media data is stored. The proposed update forms part of the Crime and Policing Bill and follows the Jools’ Law campaign.
In their statement, the couple reflected on meeting campaigner Ellen in New York last year and hearing the story of her son, Jools. They said his story helped inspire their Lost Screen Memorial, which highlights the real-world impact of online harms on young people.
They added that the determination shown by Ellen mirrors what they have seen from many bereaved parents. According to the statement, grief has often turned into purpose and advocacy, with those efforts now helping to shape the law.
As the discussion unfolded in the UK, Buckingham Palace shared celebratory news from Italy. Team GB’s Charlotte Bankes and Huw Nightingale claimed gold in the mixed team snowboard cross, marking Britain’s first-ever Olympic gold on snow.
The palace posted photos from Milan on Instagram on behalf of the King and Queen Camilla, congratulating the athletes on their historic win.
The message also noted that Prince Edward was in Milan for the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics. As Patron of GB Snowsport, he watched events, met athletes, and joined in celebrating Team GB’s success in the mixed team snowboard cross.
