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Harry Shields Meghan from Selfie-Seeking Reporter
16 Apr
Summary
- Prince Harry intervened to protect Meghan from a reporter seeking a selfie.
- Meghan shared her experience of being 'bullied and attacked' online daily.
- The couple visited the Scar Tree Walk and met with Batyr mental health advocates.
Prince Harry had to step in to shield Duchess Meghan from a reporter trying to take a selfie during their public appearance at the Scar Tree Walk in Melbourne. The Aboriginal walk along the Yarra river saw a large crowd gather, with media present. A Channel 7 reporter, Paul Dowsley, was noted to have frequently been close to the couple.
Harry was observed gently guiding the reporter away from Meghan's path after the selfie attempt. Dowsley later commented that the Duke found his attire well-dressed and that their interactions were good-humored.
During a visit to Swinburne University of Technology, the Duchess spoke about her personal experiences, stating she had been "bullied and attacked" daily for ten years on social media. She described herself as "the most trolled person in the entire world" and suggested social media companies lack incentives to combat such issues.
Earlier in their tour, on Tuesday evening, the couple attended an event at the Australian National Veterans Arts Museum, where Meghan wore a camel trench coat and Harry a blue shirt and jeans.
