Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have been praised by fans for their ‘genuine’ appearance on CBS This Morning, where they opened up about their new initiative

Harry and William

There has been much speculation about the the brothers’ ongoing feud (Image: Getty Images)

In their second television interview on American soil since their explosive 2021 conversation with Oprah Winfrey, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex discussed a new initiative aimed at safeguarding children from online abuse.

The interview, aired on CBS with Jane Pauley, follows the recent launch of their ‘Parents Network’, designed to assist parents in protecting their children from cyber abuse.

Since their contentious departure from the Royal Family and relocation to the US in 2020, the Sussexes had anticipated a warmer reception stateside, despite their Oprah interview causing a stir on both sides of the Atlantic.

Although initially well-received in America, the ex-Royals have seen their popularity decline recently. They faced further backlash last month when Prince Harry accepted the ESPY Pat Tillman Award.

The decision sparked public outrage and criticism from Pat Tillman’s mother, who expressed her frustration to the Daily Mail, saying she felt “shocked as to why they would select such a controversial and divisive individual to receive the award”.

Harry and Meghan

The former Royals came under fire after making a number of allegations in their Netflix documentary (Image: Getty Images)

However, Telegraph columnist Celia Walden suggests that the couple may have scored a significant victory with their latest move, believing they are sincere in their efforts to combat online abuse through their Archewell charity campaign.

Meghan spoke out about the dire consequences of online abuse, urging people to consider it from a parental perspective: “What if it was my daughter, what if it was my son who comes home, who I love, and one day, right under my roof, our entire lives change because of something that was completely out of our control?

“And if you look at it through the lens of a parent, there is no other way to see that than to try to find a solution.”

The interview received immediate praise from social media users, with one commenting: “Having endured more bullying than most, Harry and Meghan truly understand the importance of their project.”

Another user expressed support by saying, “I applaud them for using their spotlight for good”.