Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, will travel to Brussels on Tuesday, November 10, to open the Lost Screen Memorial and speak about the risks children face online.
The visit will be the couple’s first joint overseas engagement since returning to live in the United Kingdom, according to their representatives and current event details.
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Prince Harry’s Brussels appearance will focus on child safety
Harry and Meghan are scheduled to deliver a joint keynote address at an event hosted at the European Parliament complex in Brussels.
Their representatives said the remarks will focus on turning public commitments into meaningful action and keeping the experiences of children and families at the centre of decisions about the digital future.
The couple are expected to share between 15 and 20 minutes of speaking time before taking part in the wider programme.
Prince Harry is also scheduled to join a panel discussion titled “Beyond Promises: Building a Digital Future That Works for Children,” which will examine ways to create safer online environments for young people.
What is the Lost Screen Memorial?
The Lost Screen Memorial is an installation created by the Archewell Foundation’s Parents’ Network to honour children who died after experiencing serious harm connected to social media.
The installation features 50 illuminated panels designed to resemble smartphones, with each display showing a lock-screen photograph supplied by a bereaved family.
The memorial is intended to put individual stories at the centre of debates about platform design, online content and technology regulation.
The Sussexes first unveiled the installation in New York in April 2025.
It was later presented in Geneva, where Meghan spoke about the effect harmful online content can have on children and teenagers.
At the Brussels event, European Parliament President Roberta Metsola is expected to address attendees, while Spanish member of the European Parliament Antonio López-Istúriz is listed as the formal host.
The programme is also expected to include testimony from Sandra Spitaels, whose son Glenn died after a nude image of him was posted online, according to event details reported by the Sussexes’ representatives.
First joint overseas trip since return to Britain
The Brussels appearance comes after Harry and Meghan resumed joint public engagements in Britain following their return from California.
The couple announced their return to the United Kingdom in August 2026, while the King’s office later clarified that they would remain private citizens and would not resume working royal duties.
They made a joint appearance in Nottingham on October 15, visiting community organisations and highlighting causes connected to young people and families.
Their representatives have continued to describe their work as private charitable and advocacy activity rather than official royal service, according to news from the Sussexes’ office.
That distinction remains significant because the couple’s public engagements have sometimes been compared with the schedules of working members of the Royal Family.
The Brussels trip will place that advocacy work in a European policy setting, where lawmakers and technology representatives are involved in discussions about digital regulation and child protection.
What happens next
The event is scheduled for Tuesday, November 10, in Brussels.
Harry and Meghan are expected to tour the memorial after the speeches, while Harry will take part in the separate policy panel.
The programme is designed to connect the personal experiences of bereaved families with wider discussions about the responsibilities of governments, technology companies and other organisations shaping children’s online lives.
The couple’s appearance will also provide a further indication of the public-facing work they intend to pursue after their move back to Britain, while their formal status outside the working Royal Family remains unchanged.
Frequently Asked Questions
When will Prince Harry and Meghan visit Brussels?
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are scheduled to visit Brussels on Tuesday, November 10, 2026.
What will Prince Harry and Meghan do in Brussels?
They are expected to open the Lost Screen Memorial, deliver a joint keynote address and attend related discussions about children’s digital safety.
What is the Lost Screen Memorial?
It is an installation featuring 50 illuminated smartphone-style panels displaying photographs of children whose families say they died after experiencing harm linked to social media.
Will Prince Harry and Meghan return as working royals?
No. The couple remain private citizens and are not resuming official working royal duties, despite carrying out private charitable and advocacy engagements.
What issue will Prince Harry discuss separately?
Harry is scheduled to join a panel titled “Beyond Promises: Building a Digital Future That Works for Children,” focused on creating safer online spaces for young people.
Fact-Checked: Key dates, the Brussels programme and the memorial’s purpose were checked against the Sussexes’ official information and current event reporting.
Disclaimer: The Brussels programme is scheduled information and may change before the event.