Prince Harry opens up about grief, depression and his life after leaving royal duties

Summary

• Prince Harry has spoken candidly about the loss of his mother, Princess Diana, his struggles with grief and the emotional challenges he faced after stepping away from royal duties and relocating to Canada.
• Harry, who was 12 when Princess Diana died in 1997, reflected on how difficult experiences had shaped his life and explained why family relationships and personal fulfilment had become increasingly important to him.
• Through the MasterClass, Harry has offered a personal account of navigating grief, adapting to major life changes and finding stability through family and meaningful work.

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Prince Harry has spoken candidly about the loss of his mother, Princess Diana, his struggles with grief and the emotional challenges he faced after stepping away from royal duties and relocating to Canada.

The Duke of Sussex shared these personal experiences during Redefining Grief: Building Resilience Through Loss, a MasterClass released on October 8. In the session, he spoke with neuroscientist and grief expert Dr Mary-Frances O’Connor about the effects of loss, trauma and grief on emotional and physical well-being.

Harry, who was 12 when Princess Diana died in 1997, reflected on how difficult experiences had shaped his life and explained why family relationships and personal fulfilment had become increasingly important to him.

Prince Harry Recalls Experiencing Depression in Canada

During the discussion, Harry described an experience he called an “adrenaline crash” shortly after arriving in Canada. He said the change occurred within two or three days of leaving the stressful environment he had experienced in Britain.