Sussexes back UK online safety measures as royal communications land within hours of Catherine’s latest heartfelt statement
Meghan Markle and Harry have issued a public message supporting new UK government plans aimed at strengthening online protections for children, shortly after a separate emotional statement from Catherine drew attention to children’s wellbeing.
The UK measures include restrictions on social media use for under-16s, along with tighter controls on gaming and live-streaming platforms. Sharing their response through their official website, the couple welcomed the announcement and described it as a step forward in keeping children safer online.
They also pointed to work highlighted through The Lost Screen Memorial, saying it reflects the real-life impact behind online harm and regulatory debates. While they supported the direction of the policy, they cautioned that rules alone are not enough. In their view, lasting change depends on platforms being built with stronger safeguards, clearer accountability, and a shift away from engagement-driven priorities.
They added that responsibility should not sit only with families, but also with tech companies shaping digital spaces.
Their statement came just hours after Catherine issued a separate message focused on children’s hospices, where she praised the work being done to support seriously ill children and their families, and highlighted the importance of care-focused services that make a lasting difference.
