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Harry Hails Australia’s Teen Social Media Ban as Meghan Details Years of Online Abuse

Their comments underscore a visit that blends advocacy with commercial moves.

Overview

  • Prince Harry praised Australia's under‑16 social media ban as "epic" on Thursday during a Batyr youth discussion in Melbourne, as Meghan said she had faced daily online bullying for a decade and called herself the most trolled person in the world.
  • Harry later delivered a keynote at Melbourne’s InterEdge summit on psychosocial safety at work, reflecting on therapy, grief after Princess Diana’s death, and the pressures of early fatherhood.
  • Meghan recorded a guest‑judge appearance on MasterChef Australia on Wednesday, with Channel 10 saying the episode will air on April 19.
  • The couple’s office says the four‑day trip is privately funded, yet local reports of taxpayer policing costs have prompted a protest petition with more than 45,000 signatures.
  • Alongside charity stops, Meghan is advancing business projects by expanding her As Ever brand, investing in the OneOff fashion platform that lists her outfits for purchase, and co‑hosting a Sydney wellness retreat with tickets starting around A$2,699.