Meghan Markle will reportedly attend a child safety event in Brussels with Prince Harry but will no longer join him in delivering a speech, according to royal correspondent Roya Nikkhah.
Writing on X, Nikkhah described Meghan as “very emotional” following the arrest and charging of her father, Thomas Markle. She said Harry would deliver the address alone on Tuesday, adding that his remarks could be interpreted in the context of the developments involving Meghan’s father.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are due to open The Lost Screen Memorial at the European Parliament. The installation honors children who have died after experiencing harm linked to social media.
EXCLUSIVE - The Duchess of Sussex “would very much like to” help the @FBI’s investigation into her father and will “absolutely” co-operate with all investigations into Thomas Markle, charged with possession of child pornography @thetimes @DipeshGadher 👇🏼 https://t.co/KcPRcnBJ8R
— Roya Nikkhah (@RoyaNikkhah) November 7, 2026
Earlier plans included a joint address from the couple about the dangers children face online. Harry is also scheduled to join a panel discussion with international campaigners about protecting young people in digital spaces.
AFP had previously reported that a spokesperson confirmed the couple’s attendance at Tuesday’s opening. The video installation displays images of children affected by online abuse and exploitation, drawing attention to the consequences of social media harm.
Meanwhile, authorities said Thomas Markle, 82, was arrested on Friday at a senior care facility in Florida. He faces a charge of possessing child sexual abuse material allegedly kept in storage units in California. The charge is an allegation, not a finding of guilt.
