The statement, released through the Archewell Foundation, discusses Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's thoughts on Australia's decision to ban under-16s from social media

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have released a new message through their Archewell Foundation to discuss Australia's decision to ban under-16s from social media.

The couple, who have become vocal advocates for online safety and the dangers that social media pose to children, praised the decision but declared: "It shouldn’t have come to this." Australia is now the first country to impose national age limits on social media, with 10 major platforms, including YouTube , TikTok , Snapchat and Instagram , required to block anyone under 16 from creating an account.

Any company that breaches the restrictions faces h

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