--- title: "Meghan Markle makes first public appearance since father's arrest: Duchess of Sussex arrives in Brussels with Prince Harry" description: "Meghan Markle makes her first public appearance since the arrest of her father, Thomas Markle: together with Prince Harry, she arrived in Brussels for the opening of the Lost Screen Memorial dedicated to children killed by online harms." date: 2026-11-10T13:02:01.972Z lang: en url: https://xab.info/en/posts/meghan-markle-first-public-appearance-fathers-arrest tags: [meghan-markle, prince-harry, thomas-markle, lost-screen-memorial, european-parliament] author: "Darya Fomina" publisher: "XAB.info" --- # Meghan Markle makes first public appearance since father's arrest: Duchess of Sussex arrives in Brussels with Prince Harry ![Prince Harry and Meghan Markle at an official event in Brussels](https://xab.info/media/2026/11/10/megan-markl-vpervye-poyavilas-na-publike-posle-aresta-otca/megan-markl-vpervye-poyavilas-na-publike-posle-aresta-otca-1.webp) ## Key Points - Meghan Markle has appeared in public for the first time since her father, Thomas Markle, faced charges in Florida. - The couple arrived at the European Parliament in Brussels for the unveiling of the Lost Screen Memorial. - Meghan declined to speak publicly; Prince Harry delivered the speech alone. - Thomas Markle is under house arrest and electronic monitoring following a court appearance on November 6. The Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, has made her first public appearance since her father, Thomas Markle, was charged in Florida with possession of child sexual abuse material. Accompanied by her husband, Prince Harry, she arrived at the European Parliament in Brussels on Tuesday, November 10, for an event dedicated to children's online safety. For the public outing, 45-year-old Meghan chose a formal black outfit, while Harry accompanied his wife in a dark suit; the couple held hands and ignored reporters' questions. ### First public appearance since father's arrest The Duchess of Sussex's public appearance is her first since reports of the charges against her father emerged last month. Journalists tried to get a comment from Meghan, shouting questions about her well-being and how she is coping with the situation, but the couple left these remarks unanswered. The Duchess was initially expected to deliver a speech at the event, but she declined to make a public address: late on Monday evening, her press secretary confirmed that Meghan would accompany her husband to Brussels but would not address the guests. Ultimately, Prince Harry delivered the speech alone, listening intently as he sat next to his wife. ### Lost Screen Memorial in Brussels The central event of the day was the unveiling of the Lost Screen Memorial, which first opened in New York last year and has now moved to Europe. The installation was created with the support of the couple's Archewell foundation and features a collection of photographs of young people who, according to their parents, died as a result of harm suffered on social media and the internet. Each photograph is a picture of a son or daughter that a mother or father kept on their phone. Among them are 13-year-old Breack Bednar from Surrey, who died in 2014, and Jools Sweeney from Gloucestershire, who took his own life in 2022; their parents link the tragedies to harmful social media influences. ### Estrangement from father and Duchess's statement Thomas Markle is currently under house arrest and electronic monitoring after appearing in a Florida court on Friday, November 6, charged with possession of child sexual abuse material; he previously denied the charges and faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted. Meghan has been estranged from her father for several years: notably, he did not attend her Windsor wedding in 2018, citing 'poor health' at the time. When reports of the charges surfaced last month, the Duchess released a statement saying she was 'deeply shocked by the news' and expressed hope that 'justice will be fully served.' According to sources close to the family, the past two weeks have been emotionally difficult for the couple. ### Prince Harry's speech and pressure on tech giants In his speech, Prince Harry is expected to address the commitments made by tech companies and whether they have led to real change, as well as participate in a panel discussion on platform accountability and the experiences of young people and their families. The couple's campaign aims to increase pressure on tech giants and urge them to provide more effective support to families who have lost children. 'These companies get away with it because they say they are not obliged to give you information,' Harry told BBC Breakfast when the memorial was first unveiled in New York. He is not expected to directly comment on the allegations against Thomas Markle on Tuesday. ## Fact-Check & Sources - [Меган Маркл впервые появилась на публике после ареста отца](https://www.bbc.com/russian/articles/cq8rzr8glnzzo) - Primary source: arrival at the European Parliament, Meghan's refusal to speak, Thomas Markle's status, Lost Screen Memorial, Harry's quotes. - [Вместе с принцем Гарри: Меган Маркл впервые появилась на публике после ареста отца](https://24tv.ua/show24/ru/megan-markl-vpervye-pojavilas-publike-posle-aresta-otca-foto_n3177456) - Confirms the date of November 10, unanswered reporter questions, and Meghan's refusal to speak. - [Меган Маркл впервые вышла в свет после ареста отца](https://lady.mail.ru/article/602733-megan-markl-vpervye-vyshla-v-svet-posle-aresta-otca/) - Confirms the outfit, November 6 detention, age of 82, and a sentence of up to 20 years if convicted. - [Меган Маркл впервые появилась на публике после ареста отца, но отказалась выступать](https://kp.ua/culture/a738622-mehan-markl-vpervye-pojavilas-na-publike-posle-aresta-ottsa-no-otkazalas-vystupat) - Confirms Harry's speech on internet child safety and Meghan's refusal to speak. ## FAQ ### Where and when did Meghan Markle make her first public appearance since her father's arrest? On Tuesday, November 10, alongside Prince Harry, she arrived at the European Parliament in Brussels for an event dedicated to children's online safety. ### Did Meghan Markle give a speech? No. She was initially expected to address guests, but the Duchess declined to speak; Prince Harry delivered the speech alone. ### What is Thomas Markle accused of? He was charged in Florida with possession of child sexual abuse material. He is currently under house arrest and previously denied the charges.