New Prince Harry and Meghan Markle statement issued following “bold” announcement: “It shouldn’t have come to this”

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have released a new statement through the Archewell Foundation following Australia’s decision to prohibit social media use for everyone under sixteen. The country has introduced a sweeping restriction across nearly every major platform, including TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat, X, Threads, Reddit, YouTube, Twitch and Kick. Companies that fail to enforce the rule will face significant penalties. The move is being described as a world-first attempt to shield young people from harmful digital environments.

Because the Sussexes have spent years advocating for greater online protections, their reaction arrived swiftly. The Archewell website published a lengthy message titled “Australia Takes Bold Action to Protect Kids Online. But It Shouldn’t Have Come to This,” reflecting approval of the effort while raising concerns about its limits.

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