Meghan praised Prince Harry for being a “hands-on dad” and an “incredible partner” as she discussed the difficulties of motherhood as he watched from the front row at the SXSW festival.
The Duchess of Sussex arrived in Texas on International Women’s Day for a star-studded panel that included actress Brooke Shields and American journalist Katie Couric.
Meghan opened up about the cyberbullying she suffered while pregnant with her two children Archie and Lilibet, and praised her father Harry for making motherhood easier.
‘I am lucky because, among the privileges I have in my life, I have an incredible partner. My husband is a very hands-on father and a great support to me and our family, and I don’t take that for granted. That is a true blessing.
“But a lot of people don’t have the same level of support.”
Meghan Markle praised Prince Harry for being a ‘hands-on dad’ and ‘incredible partner’ at SXSW festival
Prince Harry sat front row to support his wife Meghan and sat next to his long-time friend and confidant Markus Anderson (left)
Meghan opened up about the cyberbullying she suffered while pregnant with her two children Archie and Lilibet.
Prince Harry and Meghan are seen with their young children Archie and Lilibet
Meghan added: “The effect that social media can have on new mothers, including lack of sleep because they spend all this time scrolling and scrolling.”
‘But it can also be really dizzying to see this perfect portrait of motherhood. When we all know it’s not perfect. We all know it’s complicated.
“For us, I think it’s just about putting safety measures in place so that women and mothers, especially, don’t feel even more vulnerable when they go online, but can somehow feel like they’re going to a safer place.” “.
Meghan opened up about her use of social media and claimed that most of the online hate she experienced occurred while she was pregnant with her two young children.
“I’m staying away from this right now for my well-being, but most of the harassment and abuse I was experiencing on social media and online was when I was pregnant with Archie and Lili, and a newborn, each from them”. she said.
‘Just think about it and understand why people would be so hateful. It’s not malicious, it’s cruel. Why would you do that when you are pregnant or as a mother in such a tender and sacred moment?
He added: “You could succumb to it, or almost succumb to how painful it is.” Or maybe because she was pregnant, that mammalian instinct kicks in and does everything it can to protect her child and, as a result, protect herself as well.’
Meanwhile, Prince Harry was seen clapping in the front row to support his wife Meghan, alongside his long-time friend and confidant Markus Anderson.
Harry is seen in the audience supporting his wife Meghan as she speaks on the panel.
Harry was seen front row to support Meghan, alongside his long-time friend and confidant Markus Anderson.
Prince Harry sat in the front row to support his wife Meghan as she spoke on the panel.
Meghan and American journalist Katie Couric attended a panel at the South By Southwest Festival (SXSW)
The session focused on the dangers and mental health issues associated with social media.
South by Southwest, also known as SXSW, is an annual festival celebrating the convergence of technology, film, music, education and culture and takes place March 8-16.
Meghan, described as a “visionary female leader” by organisers, is headlining today’s main event, which is also International Women’s Day.
According to organizers, the session is presented by Harry and Meghan’s Archewell Foundation and The 19th, an American nonprofit newsroom that reports on gender, politics and politics.
It comes as it was revealed that the Duchess approached PR gurus in the UK in a bid to boost her and Archewell’s reputation.
Announcing its panel of “visionary” women, the festival confirmed the session would focus on the dangers and mental health issues associated with social media users among teenage girls.
The session, titled Breaking Barriers, Shaping Narratives: How Women Lead On and Off Screen, is moderated by Errin Haines, host of The Amendment podcast, and also attended by pop culture expert Nancy Wang Yuen.
Nicknamed ‘Mr. Soho House’, Markus is often referred to as the ‘second most important man’ in Meghan’s life, and was instrumental in bringing Harry and Meghan together.