As a mother, Meghan has often reflected on how technology and societal pressures impact children, particularly young girls. Her advocacy is deeply personal, shaped by her own experiences and her hopes for her daughter’s future.

Mentioning Her Children in New York

Recently, during a New York appearance with Prince Harry to accept the Humanitarians of the Year award at Project Healthy Minds, Meghan mentioned how quickly their children are growing up.

“Our children, Archie and Lilibet, are just 6 and 4 years old. Can you believe it?” she said. Discussing the challenges parents face in today’s digital landscape, she added, “Luckily, they’re still too young for social media, but we know that day is coming. Like so many parents, we think constantly about how to embrace technology’s benefits while safeguarding against its dangers.”

Balancing Privacy and Parenthood

In recent months, Meghan and Harry have appeared more open to sharing small glimpses of their children, though they continue to protect their privacy carefully. Photos of Archie and Lilibet are typically taken from behind or shared with their faces obscured by emojis.

A close friend told PEOPLE, “He [Harry] wants them to lead as normal a life as possible without the fear of kidnapping or harm. Harry is determined to ensure that history doesn’t repeat itself,” a poignant reference to his late mother, Princess Diana, and his own complicated relationship with media intrusion.

Through her words and actions, Meghan continues to use her platform to empower women and advocate for a safer, kinder world for the next generation — especially for the young girls who, as she reminded them, have a world waiting to be claimed.