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Harry and Meghan issue statement on Meta trial after touching down in the UK
Harry and Meghan have long been passionate and outspoken about their wishes for more regulation around social media use for children (Image: PA)
TL;DR
- Prince Harry and Meghan Markle issued a joint statement on Meta's child safety settlement shortly after arriving in the UK.
- Meta will pay up to $18 billion to settle claims that its platforms pose a danger to children.
- The Duke and Duchess expressed disappointment that Meta avoided accountability by agreeing to a settlement rather than facing trial.
- Changes mandated by the settlement include restricting child usage between 12 am and 6 am, disabling notifications during school hours, removing harmful beauty filters, and introducing an optional chronological feed.
- Harry and Meghan are long-time advocates for stricter regulations on children's social media use.
- The couple and their children, Archie and Lilibet, arrived in Birmingham on a private jet for an extended stay.