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During a recent visit to Melbourne, Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, spoke candidly about her experiences with online harassment, revealing she has faced relentless trolling on social media. Addressing a group of students on Thursday, April 16, 2026, Meghan shared that she endured daily bullying and attacks over the past decade, highlighting the lack of action from social media platforms against such abuse.
At 44, the Duchess reflected on this persistent issue, claiming, “For now, 10 years, every day for 10 years, I have been bullied and attacked. And I was the most trolled person in the entire world.” Her comments were part of the third day of her and Prince Harry’s visit to Australia, where they are engaging with communities and discussing various social issues.
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex has been targeted by social media trolls
Meghan, formerly known as Meghan Markle from her acting days on the TV series “Suits,” emphasized the need for change in how online platforms handle trolling. She expressed concern that these platforms seem “not incentivised” to tackle the cruelty that thrives online, shedding light on a pressing issue that affects countless individuals globally.
Despite the challenges, Meghan conveyed resilience, stating, “Now, I’m still here,” underscoring her determination to continue advocating for positive change in the digital space. Her remarks resonate with many who have experienced similar online hostility and are a call to action for more robust measures against cyberbullying.
The former Suits actress – who was known as Meghan Markle before marrying Harry in 2018 – added: “Now, I’m still here.
“And when I think of all of you and what you’re experiencing, I think so much of that is having to realise that you know that industry, that billion-dollar industry, that is completely anchored and predicated on cruelty to get clicks – that’s not going to change.
“So you have to be stronger than that.”
The couple, who stood down as working royals in 2020, have long warned of the dangers posed by social media and Harry lauded Australia for taking the “epic” step of banning children under the age of 16 from using the platforms.
The Duke of Sussex said: “Your government was the first country in the world to bring about a ban. We can sit here and debate the pros and cons of the ban, I’m not here to judge that. All I will say from a responsibility and leadership standpoint – epic.
“Because so many countries have now followed suit, but it should have never got to that. And now the ban is in place, what follows?”
Harry, 41, acknowledged that there was “a lot there that’s good” on social media but expressed concerns about the “rabbit holes” that users can fall down.
He said: “The problem is that once that gateway is open, you’re also exposed to all of the bad as well. And it makes it really, really hard. It shouldn’t be that way.
“You want to dip in, to find something, to connect with something, and before you know it, 45 minutes later, you’ve been doom scrolling, or you’ve been taken down a rabbit hole.
“Whether it’s eating disorders, bullying, whatever it is… and you’re just like, how is this happening? They’re supposed to be there to help you.”
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