Prince Harry and Meghan Markle made their first joint appearance in more than three months on Thursday and shared a video message.
Harry, 40, and Meghan, 43, both wore dark blazers with poppy pins on their lapels in the clip about online violence against children – an issue that is very important to them.
It is believed that Meghan’s $3,290 Ralph Lauren blazer Parker Wool Crepe Jacket is the same one she wore while pregnant with Archie.
Meanwhile, she added a poppy to her lapel – and specifically, it was a five-petal flower traditionally worn by royals.
She wore the blazer over a black T-shirt, completing the look with a natural makeup look and her tresses worn down in loose waves.
Meghan (pictured, right) once again wore the $3,290 Ralph Lauren blazer Parker Wool Crepe Jacket, which she previously wore while pregnant with Archie, in a video message released by the Sussexes on Thursday
However, Prince Harry opted for a traditional poppy, which he pinned to the lapel of his black blazer, worn over a white shirt.
After their two-minute speech, they shared a sweet moment as Harry lovingly wrapped his arm around Meghan.
The video message was played at the first global ministerial conference on violence against children in Colombia, where the Duke and Duchess called for greater protection for “the most vulnerable in our world” from the threat of digital violence and harm.
Their last official appearance together was in August, when Harry and Meghan embarked on a four-day tour of the South American country.
The new video message appears to have been filmed in California, where the Sussexes live with their children, Archie and Lilibet.
Harry opened their speech at the first ministerial conference on ‘ending violence against children’ by saying: ‘We are at a crossroads where the urgency to reassess and redefine our approach to protecting children is increasingly clear become.
“While the need has always been clear, now is the time to translate that awareness into meaningful action.”
Meghan added that while “greater connectivity and advanced technology” have clear benefits, they also “force us to better understand how digital violence against children manifests” in 2024.
The Duchess of Sussex wears the expensive garment during an engagement in London in March 2019
She continued: ‘At the Archewell Foundation we work with young people, families and experts around the world to learn how every aspect of a child’s life – from their livelihood to their physical and mental wellbeing – now functions within an online environment. economy that has the power to both shape and deform our connections.”
Harry and Meghan launched the Parents’ Network in August this year, an online campaign aimed at tackling the harm done to children online.
Their initiative aims to help provide a “safe and supportive community.” [which] is available to all healthcare providers navigating the complex digital world’.
According to the Sussexes Archewell Foundation website, this group includes those who have “first-hand knowledge of the pain and destruction caused by the use of social media.”
Harry spoke about the Parent Network on Thursday, November 7, describing it as a ‘support network for families dealing with online harm’.
He continued, “Through trauma-informed practices, we help parents come together to form strong bonds, providing healing support through the community with the ultimate goal of prioritizing safety at the source.”
Meghan added that while it is important for parents to “set standards around the use and access to technology,” it is imperative to set standards and regulations that “prioritize children’s safety.”
Prince Harry concluded their message with an urgent call to action: ‘Young people are crying out for help. Families are desperate for support.
“They urge us to leverage the resources in this room to meet the new realities facing our young people.
“We look forward to the actions and outcomes of the discussions that will take place here in Colombia, and are grateful for the leadership, expertise and testimonies that will come together in this room to tackle all forms of violence, targeting most vulnerable in our society. world.’
Meghan added: “Together we can seize this moment to create lasting change.”