Meghan Markle and Prince Harry issued a statement over the social media ban announced by the UK (Image: Getty) Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have commented on the newly announced proposal from the UK Government, which will see from next year social media use being banned for under-16s. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex welcomed the measure announced by Sir Keir Starmer this morning, but warned “while measures such as these help reduce harm, they do not fix the problem at its source”. The statement of the California-based royals read: “We welcome the UK Government’s announcement of new measures to better protect children online. The stories shared through The Lost Screen Memorial remind us that behind every debate about technology and regulation are real families whose lives have been forever changed. While measures such as these may help reduce harm, they do not fix the problem at its source. Lasting change requires safer platforms by design, meaningful accountability and a commitment to putting children’s wellbeing ahead of engagement and profit. “The burden cannot rest solely …