Meghan Markle and Prince Harry reveal their new commitment amid ‘harmful setbacks’
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have reaffirmed their commitment to digital accountability and free speech following recent policy changes announced by Meta. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex issued a statement expressing “deep concerns” about the tech giant’s decisions, which they say undermine public safety and the integrity of online spaces.
“This should deeply concern us all,” the couple stated, addressing the potential consequences of Meta’s revised policies. In their statement, Harry and Meghan emphasized the ongoing efforts of their Archewell Foundation to promote transparency and accountability in the digital age.
“We at The Archewell Foundation remain committed to promoting accountability, safeguarding information integrity, and protecting all communities in the digital age.” They also called on stakeholders, including advertisers and shareholders benefiting from Meta’s profits, to take a stand.
“We hope and expect those enabling Meta’s profits, like advertisers and shareholders, to do the same,” they said. The parents of Archie and Lilibet further urged Meta to reverse its controversial policy changes. “We urge Meta to reconsider and reinstate policies to protect all users.
We also call on leaders across industries to uphold their commitments to integrity and public safety in online spaces.” Acknowledging those who have resisted external pressures, the couple praised such efforts, adding, “And we applaud leaders who refuse to kowtow to bullying.”
Their statement concluded with a strong commitment to continued action in the face of these challenges. In response to these harmful setbacks, we continue to act. We proudly support organizations like the Center for Critical Internet Inquiry, Parents Together, 5Rights Foundation, Accountable Tech, HalfTheStory, The Marcy Lab School, and the Responsible Tech Youth Power Fund, which advocate for accountability and fairness online.
Building on this commitment, we are making new contributions to those working to help policymakers better understand platform design impacts and partnering with Screen Sanity to expand their curriculum with a safety-by-design module for parents navigating the digital age.
Through the Archewell Foundation, they have consistently championed causes related to online misinformation, digital safety, and the promotion of healthy online communities. Their statement underscores their ongoing dedication to tackling these critical issues in the digital age.
