Meghan Markle has found solace in books while frequently addressing the issue of online trolling at various events. Recently, the Duchess of Sussex visited a newly opened bookstore, Godmothers, a local one near her and Prince Harry’s home in Montecito, California. During her recent public appearances with her husband, Prince Harry, Markle has been vocal about her experience as a target of online abuse. This has led the couple to work actively through their Archwell Foundation to help others facing similar issues. This time, during the grand opening of the bookstore, reportedly owned by Markle’s friend, she offered some insight regarding her approach to parenting her five-year-old Archie and Lilibet who is three years old.
Reading isn’t just a personal hobby for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, they’re also encouraging their children to pick up the habit. In a previous interview, they had reportedly shared the list of children’s books their kids, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, have grown fond of.
At a bookstore event alongside Oprah Winfrey, Markle reflected on how starting the habit of reading early in life shaped her literary journey. She said that the first section she visits in any store is the children’s area because, as she put it, “Because, my gosh, does it begin young?” Addressing the crowd, Markle talked about the importance of representation in stories, saying, “To feel seen and to know that you’re not alone and that your story is reflected in someone else’s,” reports Town & Country (T&C).
During her recent visit to Colombia, where she was joined by the Duke of Sussex, Markle also spoke about how society can safeguard children from the dangers of online abuse. She said, “We should model how we want our kids to be raised and the world in which we raise them. It doesn’t matter where you live. It doesn’t matter who you are.” Merkle continued, “Either you personally or someone you know is a victim of what’s happening online. And that’s something we can actively work on every day to remedy.”
Prince Harry, who also spoke at the event, talked about their Archwell Foundation’s mission, saying, “With the Archewell Foundation, me and my wife believe that information integrity is a fundamental right,” informs T&C.
Since their departure from Buckingham Palace in 2020, the Sussexes have reportedly been the subject of online trolling, following their decision to step back from their royal duties.
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