The Duchess of Sussex told Australian students she endured online bullying for 10 years during a mental health organization visit in Melbourne.
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Meghan Markle described herself as "the most trolled person in the entire world" during a visit to an Australian youth mental health organization on Thursday.
The Duchess of Sussex, accompanied by Prince Harry, spoke to students at Swinburne University of Technology in Hawthorn, Melbourne, at an event hosted by Batyr, an Australian organization focused on youth mental health. The visit occurred on the third day of the couple's Australia tour.
"Every day for 10 years, I have been bullied and attacked," Markle, 44, said at the event. She added that she was "the most trolled person in the entire world," according to accounts of her remarks.
Markle, known for her role in the television series "Suits," addressed the students about the experience of dealing with relentless online abuse. She framed her comments as a message of hope to young people struggling with online harassment from social media users.
The visit to Batyr marked part of the Sussexes' broader engagement with Australian organizations during their tour. Markle has also made a recent appearance as a guest judge on the Australian version of the cooking competition program MasterChef Australia.
Her remarks on Thursday centered on the toll of sustained social media criticism and bullying, which she characterized as an issue that "rings true" for her personally. She spoke directly to students about the challenges of confronting online harassment while maintaining resilience.
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