Prince Harry and Meghan receive glowing tribute for 'extraordinary leadership' - Geo News

Prince Harry has been hailed as one of the most influential voices campaigning for children’s online safety, with senior figures at the European Parliament praising his “extraordinary leadership” following his appearance in Brussels alongside Meghan.

Emilio Puccio, Secretary-General of the European Parliament’s Intergroup on Children’s Rights, shared a glowing tribute to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex after they attended the opening of the Lost Screen Memorial.

“It was an honour to have Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex,” Puccio wrote, before singling out Harry for his commitment to the cause.

“I cannot thank the Prince enough for his extraordinary leadership, candid honesty and unwavering commitment to this cause.”

He went on to describe the Duke as one of the most prominent international voices demanding greater accountability from technology companies, particularly over the risks children face online.

“He truly is one of the most prominent global voices calling for greater accountability from the tech industry, raising awareness of the risks children face online, demanding stronger action to protect victims. We now need him more than ever,” Puccio added.

The Duke also made his position clear during a discussion with European lawmakers, arguing that the technology industry already has the resources and expertise to make meaningful changes.

“Prince Harry delivered a firm message, the tech industry has the resources, the knowledge, and the capacity to act quickly. 

Children's safety cannot be treated as an exception to the progress,” one MEP said.