Meghan Markle spoke publicly about experiencing online bullying during an interview with a British broadcaster, describing the abuse as relentless and deeply personal.
In the interview, which aired on a major UK television network, Markle said she had been targeted by coordinated online campaigns that included false narratives, manipulated images, and sustained harassment across social media platforms. She noted that the abuse intensified during her pregnancy and continued after the birth of her children, often focusing on her racial identity and role within the royal family.
Markle stated that she had reported the abuse to platform operators multiple times but saw little meaningful action taken. She emphasized that the harassment was not random but appeared to be organized, with patterns suggesting coordinated efforts to amplify negative content about her.
She also discussed the psychological toll, saying the constant stream of abuse made her feel unsafe and isolated, particularly during periods when she was unable to leave her home due to security concerns. Markle said she had sought professional support to cope with the impact of the online abuse.
The interview came amid renewed scrutiny of how social media platforms handle harassment targeting public figures, particularly women and people of color. Markle called for greater accountability from tech companies, urging them to enforce their own policies more consistently and to invest in better detection systems for coordinated abuse campaigns.
Representatives for Markle did not respond to requests for further comment following the interview. The platforms named in her remarks have not issued public responses to her specific allegations.
