Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are praised for ‘looking after each other’

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex launched The Parents’ Network to address the dangers of online harm

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have been praised for “looking after each other” following their decision to step down as senior royals back in 2020.

During a new CBS interview, which took place on Sunday, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle spoke to broadcaster Jane Pauley about their new initiative, The Parents’ Network, which aims to address the dangers of online harm.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle captured during their conversation with CBS Sunday Morning, airing August 4, 2024

After chatting with parents Donna and Chris Dawley, whose teenage son sadly died by suicide, Jane 73, focused the attention on former Suits actress Meghan who was subjected to the harmful effects of social media and previously dealt with suicidal thoughts while pregnant with her son Archie – a topic she spoke about with Oprah Winfrey back in 2021.

The poignant interview segment prompted Meghan, 43, to lovingly place her hand on her husband Harry’s knee.

And her touching display of affection didn’t go unnoticed, with Jane noting: “You had an experience that connects you to these families – and I see you touch your husband’s hand in just the way I knew that you would be looking after each other – but the connection that you have with people is they know you had suffered, too, personally.”

In response, mother-of-two Mehgan said: “I understand why you are, though – I wasn’t expecting it, but I understand why you are, because there is a through-line, I think. And when you’ve been through any level of pain or trauma, I believe part of our healing journey (certainly part of mine) is being able to be really open about it.”

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, who stepped down as senior working royals in 2020, launched their new initiative following the success of a two-year pilot program run by The Archewell Foundation.