Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, spoke about her experiences with online abuse during a discussion with young people in Australia. The event was part of a visit to the country with Prince Harry, focused on youth mental health and the Invictus Games.
During the conversation, Meghan stated she had been "bullied and attacked" daily on social media for a decade and described herself as having been "the most trolled person in the entire world." Her comments highlighted the severe impact of online harassment on mental well-being.
The discussion took place at a roundtable with students and youth mental health advocates. The Duke and Duchess's visit to Australia is connected to their roles as patrons of the Invictus Games Sydney 2026, an international sporting event for wounded, injured, and sick service personnel and veterans.
Meghan's remarks have reignited public discourse about the nature of online abuse faced by public figures and its psychological consequences. The royal couple has frequently addressed the subject of media scrutiny and its effects on their family's mental health in recent years.
