After Thomas’ arrest, Meghan Markle cancels major child safety speech ahead of trip with Prince Harry, saying she’s not strong enough

Speech canceled, Harry still scheduled

Meghan had been scheduled to give a keynote at the Lost Screen Memorial at the European Parliament in Brussels on Tuesday. The exhibition honors children who died as a result of online harm.

An insider told the Telegraph that Meghan was not emotionally strong enough for public speaking at this time. She is still expected to appear with Prince Harry, who remains scheduled to speak at the event.

The couple will walk through the installation before Harry takes part in a panel discussion. A representative for the couple was not immediately available for comment to Page Six.

Installation recalls online harm

The memorial includes 50 phones, each showing the lock screen of a child who died following harmful effects of social media. The source said organizers hoped Harry’s remarks would be understood in the context of Thomas Markle Sr.’s arrest.

Arrest and past allegations

Meghan previously said she was deeply disturbed by the allegations, which she said led to her estrangement from her father. She said she learned of them in 2018 after receiving a letter from London’s Metropolitan Police and Royalty and Specialist Protection.

In a statement, Meghan said she hoped justice would be served and that children’s safety would remain the priority. Thomas Markle Sr. has maintained his innocence and previously denied the allegations.