During her recent visit to Switzerland, Meghan Markle was assisted by her daughter, Princess Lilibet, in selecting the perfect outfit for the occasion. The Duchess of Sussex, aged 44, donned a lilac shift dress, which Lilibet helped choose, as she attended significant events promoting global health.
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On May 18, a photograph of Meghan wearing the lilac dress was shared by Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the Director-General of the World Health Organisation (WHO). He expressed his appreciation for Meghan’s dedication to health initiatives, presenting her with a WHO field vest during their meeting in Geneva. In the image, Meghan styled her hair in a sleek ponytail, complementing the vibrant dress with an air of professionalism.
The meeting with Brazil’s Health Minister, Alexandre Padilha, included discussions on measures being taken to combat online violence against children, an issue Meghan has been particularly passionate about. The dress itself had been previewed by Meghan on social media a few days prior; in a mirror selfie shared on May 16, she expressed her delight with the caption, “Mama’s little helper đ,” showcasing Princess Lilibet by her side.
In addition to Lilibet, who will celebrate her fifth birthday in June, Meghan and Prince Harry are parents to seven-year-old Prince Archie. The mirror selfie featured Meghan in her lilac attire paired with a coordinating trench coat, with Lilibet sitting at her feet and a collection of shoes and outfits visible in the background.
Following her meeting on May 18, Meghan attended the installation of the Lost Screen Memorial on May 17, which took place at the Place des Nations in Geneva. The memorial, created in collaboration with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s Archewell Philanthropies and The Parents’ Network initiative, comprises 50 illuminated lightboxes. Each box displays a lock screen image of children who have tragically lost their lives due to online violence and digital harm.
During her speech at the memorial’s inauguration, Meghan urged for immediate action and accountability on global children’s safety online, stating, “We did not tell parents to create their own seatbelts. We did not ask children to test unsafe medicine. We did not shrug at poisoned water or defective toys and call it the price of progress. We acted. And now the world must act again.”
Meghan was joined by Dr. Tedros, whom she had previously accompanied on a humanitarian mission to Jordan alongside Prince Harry. Also present were global health leaders and relatives of the children memorialised. The Lost Screen Memorial will be displayed until May 22, coinciding with the 79th World Health Assembly taking place from May 18 to May 23 in Geneva.
Since stepping back from royal duties in 2020, Prince Harry and Meghan have consistently championed initiatives aimed at ensuring a safer online environment for children. Earlier this year, in April 2025, the couple had attended a similar unveiling of the Lost Screen Memorial in New York City, as part of their ongoing No Child Lost to Social Media campaign.
As Meghan continues to navigate her public role through philanthropy and advocacy, the support of her children, particularly Princess Lilibet, showcases a personal dimension to her professional commitments. The Duchessâ focus on child safety in the digital landscape is increasingly relevant and poses a critical dialogue in todayâs interconnected world.
Both Meghan and Prince Harryâs dedication to their causes suggests a long-term commitment to improving the lives of children globally, reflecting a personal responsibility that extends beyond their royal history. Through these efforts, they aim to invoke both awareness and change in societal attitudes towards digital safety.