Meghan Markle says she avoids 'controversial' topics for fear of putting family 'at risk'

Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Appearing at Fortune's virtual Most Powerful Women Next Gen Summit, Meghan said she would not feel proud of herself as a mother if she did not try to “make this world better” for son Archie. However, she added that she is “cautious” of the things she says when speaking publicly, instead choosing topics that are “fairly straight forward”. She continued: “At the same time I am cautious of putting my family in a position of risk by certain things, and so I try to be rather very clear with what I say and to not make it controversial, but instead to talk about things that seem fairly straight forward – like exercising your right to vote.” “As a parent I can enjoy all the fun and silliness and games with my son, but I wouldn't be able to feel proud of myself as a mum if I didn't know that I wasn't doing my part to make it a better place for him.” Touching on the topic of social media, Meghan, who was speaking from her home in California, raised concerns that it was an “addiction” for some, adding that she does not have any online accounts for her “own self-preservation”. Like many others, and you know, there are very few things in this world where you call the person who's engaging with it a user.” Recommended Prince Harry admits taking his private education for granted Meghan continued: “People who are addicted to drugs are called users and people who are on social media are called users and there is something algorithmically that is in there that is creating this obsession and I think it's very unhealthy for a lot of people.” During a recent discussion with activist Malala Yousafzai, Meghan and Harry said the coronavirus pandemic has allowed them to spend more time with their one-year-old son.