Meghan Markle and Prince Harry open up about ‘trying to protect Archie and Lilibet’ in new TV interview
PRINCE Harry and Meghan Markle have filmed another sit-down interview which will air this Sunday.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex spoke to Jane Pauley for CBS Sunday Morning about their new project – launching next week – supporting parents of children affected by online harm.
The programme will show the couple discussing a continuation of their work with parents who have lost their kids to online bullying, according to Page Six.
It comes three years after the pair’s bombshell interview with Oprah Winfrey, which saw the couple make a series of claims about the Royal Family.
CBS released a teaser for the programme today, which featured the Duchess of Sussex speaking about Archie, five, and Lilibet, three.
She said: “Our kids are young, they’re three and five, they’re amazing.
“But all you want to do as parents is protect them.
“And so as we can see what’s happening in the online space, we know that there’s a lot of work to be done there and we’re just happy to be able to be a part of change for good.”
The programme’s host says that when children ask for help, people hope that someone is there to give it.
Harry replies: “If you know how to help… At this point we’ve got to the stage where almost every parent needs to be a first responder.
“Even the best first responders in the world wouldn’t be able to tell the signs of possible suicide.
“That is the terrifying piece of this.”
A CBS spokesperson said: “The Duke and Duchess sat down with ‘CBS Sunday Morning’ host Jane Pauley last week for an exclusive interview to introduce a program aimed at supporting parents whose children have been impacted by online harm.
“Jane also spoke with parents participating in the pilot program who described how it has helped their healing process.”
It comes as Harry and Meghan confirmed a new “royal” tour.
The Duke and Duchess have been personally invited to spend a few days in Colombia by the country’s Vice President Francia Márquez.
It is understood that they will jet over in November when their schedule will include trips to capital Bogotá, along with Pacific regions Cartagena and Cali.
The pair are set to “experience the rich heritage of Colombia” in a meaningful visit shortly before a conference on ending violence against children set to be held there.
Francia Márquez today said of the planned trip: “I am pleased to announce that Prince Harry and Meghan, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, have kindly accepted my invitation to visit our beautiful country.
“During their trip, The Duke and Duchess will join me in visiting Bogotá, as well as the Caribbean and Pacific regions of Cartagena and Cali.
“In these vibrant locations, they will have the exceptional opportunity to engage with leaders, youth, and women who embody the aspirations and voices of Colombians committed to progress.
“Their visit comes at a particularly significant time, as it precedes the first Global Ministerial Conference on Ending Violence Against Children, to be held in Colombia this November.
“The Archewell Foundation, founded by The Duke and Duchess, is renowned for its global leadership in fostering a safer online environment.
“The forthcoming conference will unveil a comprehensive framework for creating safer physical and digital spaces, tackling issues such as cyberbullying, online exploitation, and the mental health impacts of these threats.
“It will offer actionable solutions and commitments for countries around the world.”
