Harry and Meghan have released a new CBS interview about cyberbullying, in which the Duke says parents should be the “first responders.”
The Prince went on to say that it is “frightening” that many parents do not know “how to distinguish the signs of a possible suicide.”
The full interview with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex will appear on the US channel’s Sunday morning programme, three years after their explosive interview with Oprah Winfrey.
Throughout the interview clip with presenter Jane Pauley, the royal couple discuss how parents should protect children from online harm, reflecting on their own experiences with Prince Archie, five, and Princess Lilibet, three.
The Duchess said: ‘Our children are young, they are three and five, they are amazing, but all we want to do as parents is protect them.
Harry and Meghan have released a new CBS interview about cyberbullying, with the Duke saying parents should be the ‘first responders’
During the interview in which she spoke about cyberbullying, Meghan said she was “happy to be able to be a part of making a difference.”
Throughout the interview, Meghan also spoke about her “amazing” children: Prince Archie, five, and Princess Lilibet, three.
Prince Archie, who turns five today, was spotted with his parents Prince Harry and Meghan Markle and younger sister Lilibet in 2021
“And as we see what’s happening in the online space, we know there’s a lot of work to be done there and we’re happy to be able to be part of a change for the better.”
When the speaker adds ‘you’ “We hope that when your children ask for help, someone will be there to give it to them,” adds the Duke, “only if you know how to help.”
“We’ve reached a point where almost every parent has to be a first responder,” she said. “And even the best first responders in the world wouldn’t be able to spot the signs of a possible suicide. That’s the scary part of it all.”
The clip, which was shared on social media this afternoon, comes after it was announced that the California-based royal will visit Colombia for a tour later this year, where they will “engage with leaders, young people and women”.
They will arrive in the South American country sometime this year after accepting an initiation from the country’s president, Francia Márquez.
The exact date of the tour has not been revealed at this time.
During this time – according to their latest interview – the couple will “participate in various activities” related to “cyberbullying, online exploitation and the impacts of these threats on mental health.”
Ms Marquez’s office said the couple would “experience Colombia’s rich heritage” and help “illuminate Colombia’s role as a beacon of culture and innovation”.
Prince Harry and Meghan at the 2024 ESPY Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood on July 11
Colombian Vice President Francia Marquez at the Festival of Culture in New Orleans on July 6
Meghan receives flowers from a little girl upon her arrival for a sitting volleyball match in Abuja on May 11
She added that the visit will precede the first World Ministerial Conference to End Violence against Children, which will be held in Colombia next November.
Ms Marquez said: ‘As Vice President of Colombia and Minister for Equality and Equity, I am delighted to announce that Prince Harry and Meghan, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, have kindly accepted my invitation to visit our beautiful country.’
She added: ‘The Archewell Foundation, founded by The Duke and Duchess, is recognised for its global leadership in fostering a safer online environment.
‘The upcoming conference will unveil a comprehensive framework for creating safer physical and digital spaces, addressing issues such as cyberbullying, online exploitation and the impacts of these threats on mental health.
‘It will offer viable solutions and commitments for countries around the world. During their visit, the Duke and Duchess, as well as the Archewell Foundation, will take part in a number of activities related to this important issue.
“We are confident that your visit will further illuminate Colombia’s role as a beacon of culture and innovation.”
The couple’s interview on CBS Sunday Morning will reflect on the same issues surrounding cyberbullying.
The video on social media included a note about the interview that read: “The Duke and Duchess of Sussex speak to Jane Pauley this Sunday about a new programme to support parents of children affected by online harm.”
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