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  Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have drawn renewed public attention after issuing a statement in support of new UK government measures designed to strengthen online protections for children. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex said they welcomed the announcement, while also arguing that stronger safeguards are still needed from technology companies. Their statement emphasized the importance of protecting young people from preventable online harm and called for platforms to place child well-being ahead of engagement and profit. The issue has become part of a wider debate in Britain and beyond. Governments, parents, advocacy groups, technology companies, and free speech campaigners continue to argue over how far online regulation should go and who should carry the greatest responsibility for protecting children in digital spaces. Harry and Meghan have spoken frequently about online safety in recent years, particularly through their work connected to families affected by digital harm. The...

  It’s not often that a royal voice cuts through the noise of global politics, but when Prince Harry spoke about the state of free expression in modern Britain, the response was immediate — and electric. The Duke’s words, delivered during a virtual panel on digital ethics, set off a firestorm that stretched far beyond the UK’s borders. Within hours, political commentators and media figures in both the UK and the US had weighed in, turning a measured conversation into a full-blown cultural debate. Harry’s remarks centered on the tension between regulation and expression — a subject that has grown increasingly contentious in the digital age. “Free speech,” he said, “isn’t just a right to say what we want — it’s the courage to listen, even when it’s uncomfortable.” His tone was calm, reflective, and distinctly apolitical. But for some, his words struck a nerve. Public figures in the political sphere, including outspoken commentators and former officials, quickly responded. Their react...