Prince Harry opened up like never before about ‘grief, betrayal and media scrutiny’ amid constant reports that Prince William was ‘blocking’ his brother’s way back into the royal fold.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have been all over the media since arriving in Australia on April 14.
Harry and Meghan have undertaken engagements based on “private, business and philanthropic” projects.
Most recently, King Charles’ son took center stage at the InterEdge Summit in Melbourne, where he shed light on how public scrutiny affects one’s mental health.
He also spoke about leadership, psychosocial safety and human connection in the workplace.
Harry began his keynote speech, “When I was invited to speak at this summit, I wasn’t sure if I was expected to speak as someone who has their s*** together after all. Or as someone who, despite how it may appear, actually doesn’t have their s*** together.”
Then Archie and Lilibet’s father recalled the traumatic phase of his life, his childhood and the grief he faced after the death of his mother, Princess Diana.
“Grief doesn’t go away because we ignore it. Experiencing it as a child in a goldfish bowl under constant surveillance, yes, it will have its challenges. And without purpose, it can break you,” he admitted.
He admitted that he faced moments when he “felt overwhelmed. Times when I felt lost, betrayed or completely powerless. Times when the pressure—external and internal—felt constant.”
Numb for many years, Harry finally decided to seek help as he embraced fatherhood.
“For me, one of the biggest shifts came when I realized that asking for help is not a weakness. It is very much a form of strength,” Harry told the audience.
Speaking about the current situation around the globe where it is easy to feel “anxious, stressed, helpless, powerless and completely overwhelmed”, the Duke of Sussex urged people to seek help as there is no shame in it.
It is important to note that Prince Harry’s emotional message came after sources claimed that the future monarch may not forgive his brother despite King Charles’ forgiveness plan.
