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Harry and Meghan Make Surprise Virtual Cameo at Oprah Daily Book Event on Phone-Free Childhoods

The pair used the appearance to spotlight research guiding their push to protect children online.

Overview

  • Joining via video on Jan. 7, the Sussexes appeared at an Oprah Daily launch hosted by Gayle King for An Amazing Generation with authors Jonathan Haidt and Catherine Price.
  • Prince Harry praised the authors’ work as “incredibly valuable” and said it informs their efforts to find solutions that keep children safe from online harms.
  • They linked the discussion to Archewell’s Parents’ Network, citing ongoing work with families whose children were harmed or lost to social media dangers.
  • Meghan said they are putting the recommendations into practice at home by encouraging real play, presence and laughter with Archie, 6, and Lilibet, 4.
  • A brief cameo by their dog Pula added a light moment during the call, as coverage noted mixed reaction on social media following the couple’s remarks.