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Meghan's Selfie Sparks Backlash Amid Child Safety Speech
27 May
Summary
- Meghan posted a selfie with her daughter before a speech on social media dangers.
- Critics called the move hypocritical and tone-deaf.
- The duchess spoke in Geneva about children harmed by online issues.
Meghan Markle recently ignited controversy by sharing a mirror selfie on Instagram featuring her daughter, Princess Lilibet. The image was posted shortly before the Duchess traveled to Switzerland to address the dangers of social media and its negative impacts on children.
Commentators and royal watchers were quick to criticize the timing, with many labeling the act as hypocritical and tone-deaf. Voices from media and royal commentary suggested that the Duchess's actions contradicted her planned speech.
In Geneva, Meghan spoke at the unveiling of a memorial for children who died due to cyberbullying and online harm. She passionately questioned the safeguards in place for products designed for children, emphasizing the preventable harms they face.
