Prince Harry delivers child safety speech in Brussels

Prince Harry has delivered a speech on child safety in Brussels alone.

It comes after Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, pulled out of jointly delivering the keynote address at the opening of the Lost Screen Memorial at the European Parliament in Brussels on Tuesday.

Prince Harry instead delivered the speech, which addressed creating a safer digital world for children.

"All children should be able to go online and discover something wonderful. A friend. An interest that becomes a passion. A place where they feel understood," the Prince said, addressing the European Parliament in Brussels.

"They deserve to feel safe wherever they are. In a classroom. On a playground. At any time, no matter where they are," the Prince added.

The couple were seen holding hands as they arrived at the opening of the installation, which honours children who have lost their lives as a result of online harm.

The Duchess was expected to deliver the introduction, however, it was reported by the BBC that she had pulled out as she did not feel emotionally strong enough, and instead watched her husband deliver the speech from the front row.

Meghan's estranged father, Thomas Markle Senior, was arrested in Florida by the FBI on Friday and subsequently appeared in court charged with possessing child abuse images

Responding to the allegations in a statement last month, Meghan said, "I am deeply distressed at the news that has come to light in the last 24 hours, and my thoughts are with any children who may have been harmed."