Prince Harry and Meghan Markle made their first joint appearance in more than three months and shared a video message on Thursday.
Harry, 40, and Meghan, 43, wore dark jackets with poppy brooches on their lapels in the clip about online violence against children, a cause that is deeply important to them.
Meghan’s $3,290 Ralph Lauren Parker wool crepe jacket is believed to be the same one she wore while pregnant with Archie.
Meanwhile, he added a poppy to his lapel, and it was a five-petal flower, traditionally worn by royalty.
She wore the jacket over a black T-shirt, completing the ensemble with a natural makeup look and her hair down in loose waves.
Meghan (pictured, right) re-worn the $3,290 Ralph Lauren Parker wool crepe jacket she was previously photographed wearing while pregnant with Archie in a video message posted by the Sussexes on Thursday.
However, Prince Harry opted for a traditional poppy, which he pinned to the lapel of his black jacket, which he wore over a white shirt.
After his two-minute speech, they shared a sweet moment as Harry lovingly hugged Meghan.
The video message was played at the inaugural Global Ministerial Conference on violence against children in Colombia, as the Duke and Duchess called for greater protection for “the most vulnerable in our world” against 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 reside with their children, Archie and Lilibet.
Harry opened his speech at the inaugural 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 has become increasingly evident.
“While the need has always been evident, now is the time to translate that awareness into meaningful action.”
Meghan added that while “increased connectivity and advanced technology” have obvious advantages, they also “require us to better understand how digital violence against children will manifest” in 2024.
The Duchess of Sussex is seen wearing the expensive garment during an engagement in London in March 2019.
He continued: “At the Archewell Foundation, we collaborate 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 well-being – now operates within an online economy. that has the power to both shape and warp our connections.’
Harry and Meghan launched Parents’ Network, an online campaign aimed at tackling the harm done to children online, in August this year.
Their initiative aims to help provide a “safe and supportive community (that) is available to all caregivers 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 social media use.”
Speaking about the Parents Network on Thursday, November 7, Harry described it as a “support network for families facing online harm”.
She continued, “Through trauma-informed practices, we help parents come together to forge strong bonds, offering healing support across the community with the ultimate goal of prioritizing safety at the source.”
Meghan added that while it is important for parents to “set rules around technology use and access,” it is imperative to formulate rules and regulations that “prioritize children’s safety.”
Prince Harry ended his message with an urgent call to action: “Young people are asking for help. Families are desperately seeking support.
‘They urge us to take advantage of the resources in this room to confront the new reality facing our young people.
‘We look forward to the actions and results of the discussions that will take place here in Colombia, and we appreciate the leadership, experience and testimonies that will come together in this room to address all forms of violence directed at the most vulnerable in our country . world.’
Meghan added: “Together we can seize this moment to drive lasting change.”
