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Welbert Bauyaban

Meghan Markle Reveals the Deep Scars of Being 'Bullied and Attacked' Every Day for 10 Years During Australia Tour Stop

During a visit to Melbourne, Meghan Markle spoke of a decade of being ‘bullied and attacked’ online as Prince Harry praised Australia’s under‑16 social media ban and demanded greater accountability from tech companies. (Credit: Wikimedia Commons)

Meghan Markle told students at a Melbourne university that she was 'bullied and attacked' on social media every day for 10 years, describing herself as 'the most trolled person in the entire world' during a stop on her Australia tour on Thursday.

The Duchess of Sussex has made online abuse and its impact on mental health central to her public work with Prince Harry in recent years. The couple, who stepped back from royal duties in 2020 and have since recast themselves as campaigners on digital safety, have repeatedly warned that social media platforms can reward outrage and cruelty, particularly towards young people and women in public life.

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