The Duke of Sussex has said children "deserve to feel safe wherever they are" as the Duchess of Sussex made her first public appearance since her father's arrest for possession of child abuse images.

Harry took to the podium at the European Parliament in Brussels to deliver a solo keynote address after Meghan pulled out of speaking alongside him because she was not "strong enough emotionally".

It was the first time Meghan had been seen in public since allegations surrounding Thomas Markle Sr surfaced last month and since he appeared in court on Friday charged with possession of child sexual abuse material.