Hundreds of fans voiced support for Meghan Markle following reports that she had canceled her planned address at a European Parliament gathering. She attended alongside Prince Harry, marking her first public appearance since her father was charged with possessing child sexual abuse images.
Several fans commented that the Duchess of Sussex looked sad in photographs from the event. One person shared her picture with the message: “She looks sad but her beauty still shines through. We love you, Meghan.”
Others posted images of Meghan on X and other social media platforms, expressing sympathy and offering words of encouragement.
The couple were in Brussels for an event focused on children’s online safety. Harry delivered a speech at the opening of the Lost Screen Memorial, an art installation honoring children who died after suffering harm through social media.
Waiting delegates and a large group of journalists greeted them on arrival. Reporters called out questions about how Meghan was feeling, but the couple, both dressed in black, made no comment.
The Daily Telegraph reported that Meghan did not feel strong enough to speak at the gathering. In a statement last month, she said she was “deeply distressed” by the allegations involving her father.
US authorities charged Thomas Markle last week with possessing child sexual abuse images following the discovery of material in rented storage units in California. Investigators allege that the images included photographs of him with naked underage girls. The allegations have not been proven in court.
