Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are basically the poster children for cyberbullying. Not the bullies, but the bullied. Practically since he was born, Prince Harry has been under constant scrutiny — and as soon as Markle entered his life, the vicious trolls of the internet descended, attacking her clothes, her character, and everything in between.
Given that and their commitment to causes that impact children and families through their Archewell Foundation, it was only fitting that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are helping to fund Rethink. The life-changing (and possibly life-saving) app detects cyberbullying and suggests the user stop and rethink the language they’re using. Because sometimes people need a nudge.
The Creator
Brilliant, right?! It was created by Trisha Pranhu, a Harvard graduate and Rhodes Scholar researching Social Sciences of the Internet at Oxford University. The 23-year-old advocate and entrepreneur told Hello!that the couple personally called her to talk about her technology.
“It was a surreal moment,” she said. “It was a surprise when I picked up the phone and they said, ‘Hi, it’s Harry and Meghan’. They were so kind and so supportive.”
Can you imagine getting that call?! It’s so well-deserved, and we have no doubt Harry and Meghan had their kids — Prince Archie, 4 and Princess Lilibet 2 — on their minds while speaking with Pranhu. Because before you know it, the toddlers will be privy to all the negativity that unfortunately gets sent their way. So if Rethink can stop them from seeing even one hateful comment, that’s a huge win.
The Latest Headlines
So what’s the latest with the little royals? Though they weren’t necessarily hateful, people worldwide were stunned earlier this month when it was revealed that the kiddos had a major name change that may have dated back to King Charles III’s coronation.
Perhaps unsurprisingly, the Sussexes decided to buck tradition and give their kids the surname “Sussex” instead of “Mountbatten-Windsor.” Meaning Archie and Lilibet’s last name matches their parents’ title.
“That’s a big deal for any family,” an insider said. “It represents their unification and it’s a proud moment.”
The news came after much controversy surrounding Princess Lilibet’s name and whether or not the late Queen Elizabeth II approved of the moniker that was her nickname growing up. Though Rethink can’t stop authors and their insiders from making damning claims, it can hopefully eliminate some of the nasty online fallout.
Before you go, check out Prince Louis’ most hilariously chaotic moments.
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