The Duchess of Sussex has reportedly stepped back from delivering an address on online child safety, with a source citing her emotional condition following her father’s arrest.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are expected to arrive in Brussels, Belgium, on Tuesday, but the Duchess of Sussex will reportedly no longer deliver her planned address to the European Parliament on online child safety.

The announcement of Meghan’s scheduled speech was made last week, with the Duchess expected to highlight the importance of protecting children from online abuse and harmful content.

However, the couple’s programme has undergone a significant change following the arrest of Meghan’s estranged father, Thomas Markle Sr, on Friday. He was reportedly charged with possession of child abuse material.

Amid the developments, Meghan has withdrawn from the planned public address, with reports suggesting she is not emotionally ready to speak publicly.

“She’s just not strong enough, emotionally, to be doing any public speaking right now,” a source told The Telegraph.

The decision marks a change to the Sussexes’ expected engagements in Belgium, where their visit was set to include a high-profile discussion on children’s online safety.

Meghan’s withdrawal comes at a difficult time for the Duchess, as the reported legal developments involving her father have drawn renewed attention to her family circumstances.

Prince Harry is still expected to travel to Belgium, although further details about the couple’s revised programme have not been confirmed.