'Every day for 10 years, I have been bullied and attacked': Meghan opens up on trolling
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Meghan has opened up about being "the most trolled person in the world" in a heartbreaking discussion during the third day of the Australian tour.
The Duchess of Sussex made the admission as she visited the Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing Program, Batyr, at Swinburne University on Thursday alongside Prince Harry.
"Every day for 10 years, I have been bullied and attacked," she said during a discussion about social media and mental health, reports Press Association.
Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, has opened up about being "the most trolled person in the world". Getty
Meghan said social media companies were "not incentivised to stop."
"I can speak to that really personally, which is why I like to listen, because it rings true for me in a very real way," she said.
Harry then spoke candidly about his own experience, saying he only sought therapy when he was "in the fetal position" on his kitchen floor, adding social media has "led to so much loneliness for so many people."
He then discussed Australia's social media ban for under-16s, describing it as "epic.”
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Harry then discussed Australia's social media ban for under-16s, describing it as "epic." Getty
It's the third day of the couple's Australian tour. Getty
"Australia took the lead," he said. "Your government was the first country in the world to bring about a ban.
"Now we can sit here and debate the pros and cons of a ban – I'm not here to judge that. All I will say is, from a responsibility and leadership standpoint, epic.
"Because so many countries have now followed suit, but it should have never got to a ban."
It's the third day of the couple's tour across Australia.
Harry and Meghan have reunited in Melbourne for a packed third day of their Australian visit. Getty
Their morning began at Federation Square, where they joined the Scar Tree Walk led by the Koorie Heritage Trust.
The two-hour tour moved through Aboriginal art installations before continuing to a significant Kulin Nation meeting place.
Meghan dressed down for the occasion, opting for Australian labels Rolla's and Friends with Frank, paired with a white T-shirt printed with a red heart and the word "Mama."
The piece supports Alliance of Moms, an organisation working with young people in the foster care system in Los Angeles.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are on a four-day visit to Australia, with engagements across Melbourne, Canberra and Sydney. Getty
Harry and Meghan arrived to a sea of excited fans earlier today. Getty
The day's central event got underway this afternoon, with Prince Harry delivering the keynote address at the InterEdge Psychosocial Safety Summit outside Melbourne.
The two-day summit brings together employers, policymakers and mental health advocates to discuss psychological safety at work, with Harry's appearance a key drawcard.
Tickets were originally priced at $1978, but they have since been slashed by 50 per cent to around $997.
They met with staff and young advocates during a visit to Batyr, a mental health engagement program. Getty
Their non-royal tour kicked off with a win following a heart-warming visit to The Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne. Today
Today marks the couple's first full day of joint appearances since arriving in Melbourne earlier this week.
On Tuesday, they began with a visit to the Royal Children's Hospital – a site also visited by Princess Diana in 1985 – before Meghan attended a women's shelter solo.
On Wednesday, their schedules split. Prince Harry spoke about fatherhood and mental health during an appearance with Movember and later met veterans at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra.
Meghan, meanwhile, filmed a surprise guest appearance for an upcoming episode of MasterChef Australia.
The Duchess of Sussex filmed an episode of MasterChef while Prince Harry was attending charity events in Melbourne and Canberra. (Instagram/@masterchefau) Instagram/@masterchefau
The trip will wrap in Sydney tomorrow, where the couple are set to sail on the harbour with Invictus Australia as part of a bid to bring the Invictus Games back to the city in 2031.
Meghan will headline an exclusive three-day women's retreat in Coogee, appearing as the keynote guest for a gala dinner and Q&A session.
Tickets start at $2699, while the VIP experience costs $3199 and includes a group photo with the duchess.
Prince Harry and Meghan will also attend a rugby match at Allianz Stadium, where the New South Wales Waratahs face Moana Pasifika, with a post-match meeting with players expected.
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