Prince Harry has opened up like never before about “heartbreak, betrayal and media scrutiny” amid constant reports that Prince William was “blocking” his brother’s return to the royal fold.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have been making headlines since arriving in Australia on April 14.
Harry and Meghan lead “private, commercial and philanthropic” project-based engagements.
Most recently, King Charles’ son took center stage at the InterEdge Summit in Melbourne, highlighting how public scrutiny affects mental health.
He also spoke about leadership, psychosocial safety and human connection in the workplace.
Harry began his opening speech: “When I was invited to speak at this summit, I didn’t know whether I should speak as someone who, despite everything, has his shit together. Or as someone who, despite what it may look like, actually doesn’t have his shit together.”
Then, Archie and Lilibet’s father recalled the traumatic phase of his life, his childhood and the grief he had to face following the death of his mother, Princess Diana.
“Grief doesn’t go away because we ignore it. Experiencing that as a child in a goldfish bowl under constant supervision, yes, it will have its challenges. And without purpose, it can break you,” he admitted.
He admitted to experiencing times when he “felt overwhelmed. Times when I felt lost, betrayed, or completely helpless. Times where the pressure – external and internal – was constant.”
Numb for many years, Harry finally decided to seek help when he became a father.
“For me, one of the biggest changes came when I realized that asking for help is not a weakness. Rather, it is a form of strength,” Harry told attendees.
Speaking about the current situation in the world where one can easily feel “anxious, stressed, helpless, helpless and completely overwhelmed”, the Duke of Sussex urged people to seek help, as there is no shame in that.
Importantly, Prince Harry’s emotional message came after sources claimed the future monarch may not forgive his brother despite King Charles’ pardon plan.
