Harry and Meghan release new CBS interview about cyber abuse as Duke says parents must be ‘first responders’ and warns many people ‘can’t spot early signs of suicide’

Harry and Meghan have released a new interview on CBS about cyber abuse, with the Duke saying parents must be the “first responders”.

The Prince added that “terribly” many parents do not know how to “recognize the signs of possible suicide.”

The full interview with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex will air on the US network’s Sunday morning show, three years after their shock interview with Oprah Winfrey.

Throughout the interview with host Jane Pauley, the royal couple discuss how parents should protect their children from online dangers – reflecting on their own experiences with Prince Archie, five, and Princess Lilibet, three.

The Duchess said: “Our children are young, they’re three and five, they’re amazing, but all you want to do as parents is protect them.

“And as we can see what’s happening in the online space, we know there’s a lot of work to be done and we’re just happy to be a part of positive change.”

When the broadcaster adds “you I hope that when your children ask for help, someone is there to give it to them,’ the Duke added, only ‘if you know how to help.’

“We’ve gotten to the point where almost every parent has to be the first responder,” he said. “And even the best first responders in the world wouldn’t be able to detect the signs of a potential suicide. That’s the most terrifying part of this.”

The clip, which was shared on social media this afternoon, comes after it was announced that the California-based royals will be heading to Colombia for a tour later this year where they will “engage with leaders, young people and women”.

They will travel to the South American country at some point this year after accepting an initiation from the country’s president, Francia Márquez.

The exact date of the tour has not been disclosed at this time.

Throughout this period, according to their latest interview, the couple “engaged in several activities” related to “cyberbullying, online exploitation and the impacts of these threats on mental health.”

Ms. Marquez’s office said the couple would “discover Colombia’s rich heritage” and help “highlight Colombia’s role as a beacon of culture and innovation.”

She added that the visit would precede the first Global Ministerial Conference on the Elimination of Violence against Children, which will be held in Colombia next November.

Ms. Marquez said: “As Vice President of Colombia and Minister for Equality and Equity, I am pleased to announce that Prince Harry and Meghan, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, have kindly accepted my invitation to visit our beautiful country.”

She added: “The Archewell Foundation, founded by The Duke and Duchess, is renowned for its global leadership in promoting a safer online environment.

“The upcoming conference will unveil a comprehensive framework for creating safer physical and digital spaces, tackling issues such as cyberbullying, online exploitation and the impacts of these threats on mental health.

“She will deliver concrete solutions and commitments for countries around the world. During their visit, The Duke and Duchess, together with the Archewell Foundation, will participate in a number of activities related to this important topic.

“We are confident that their visit will further highlight Colombia’s role as a symbol of culture and innovation.”

The couple’s interview on CBS Sunday Morning will address the same issues related to cyber abuse.

A note about the interview accompanied the clip on social media. It read: “The Duke and Duchess of Sussex spoke to Jane Pauley on Sunday about a new programme to support parents of children who have been victims of online violence.”

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