The Duchess of Sussex made the remarks while speaking to students at Swinburne University of Technology in Melbourne as part of a discussion focused on mental health. The event took place during her visit to Australia with Prince Harry.
During her speech, Meghan shared her personal experience, explaining that she often relates strongly to conversations about online abuse and negativity. She stated that she has endured years of criticism and harassment.
She said that for around a decade, she has faced daily online attacks and bullying, adding that she believed she had been “the most trolled person in the entire world” during that time. Despite this, she emphasized her resilience, saying she is still standing strong.
Her comments quickly sparked debate and backlash in media circles. Sky News Australia presenter Rita Panahi reacted sharply, suggesting that Meghan’s statement reflected a sense of detachment from reality.
The criticism did not stop there. Royal commentator Kinsey Schofield also challenged the claim, pointing out that previous research has identified other public figures as more heavily targeted online. She noted that Princess Kate was reported in 2024 as the most trolled royal in certain studies, while earlier data from 2019 suggested singer Adele had topped global online negativity lists.
The discussion has since fueled ongoing debate about online harassment, public perception, and how high-profile figures experience digital criticism differently.
