Meghan and Harry make first public appearance since her father's arrest

Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, made their first public appearance since the FBI arrested Meghan's estranged father, Thomas Markle Sr., on charges related to possession of child sexual abuse materials, CBS News reported.

The couple attended an event at the European Parliament in Brussels focused on online child safety, according to CBS News. Meghan withdrew from delivering a keynote speech, leaving Harry to speak alone on the importance of children's safety.

Harry emphasized that children deserve to feel safe everywhere, including classrooms and playgrounds. Meghan still attended the event in solidarity, showing her strong feelings about the subject matter, CBS News noted.

The arrest and charges against Thomas Markle Sr. have been a difficult time for Meghan, who said last month she was deeply distressed by the allegations. She first learned of disturbing allegations about her father in 2018, which influenced decisions to keep him from their children, CBS News reported.

FBI investigators found numerous items including slides, film negatives, and books related to the charges at storage units in Los Angeles, according to an FBI affidavit cited by CBS News.