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Prince Harry discusses depression and grief in new MasterClass
Prince Harry has shared intimate details regarding his mental health struggles in a MasterClass titled ‘Redefining Grief: Building Resilience Through Loss’. In the session, conducted with neuroscientist Dr. Mary-Frances O’Connor, the Duke of Sussex described experiencing a severe ‘adrenaline crash’ and a two-week period of depression shortly after relocating to Canada in 2019. He noted that the sudden absence of the high-stress environment he was accustomed to left him feeling unable to function.
Harry also reflected on the long-term impact of losing his mother, Princess Diana. He revealed that he struggled for years with feelings of guilt, believing that experiencing joy might be a betrayal of her memory. He shared how using her favorite perfume, ‘First’ by Van Cleef & Arpels, helped him reconnect with suppressed childhood memories.
Amidst these personal revelations, reports indicate that King Charles may be making room in the royal diary for a deliberate meeting with Harry and Meghan Markle. Additionally, Meghan Markle recently made a public appearance in London for an afternoon tea with activist Malala Yousafzai, highlighting their shared commitment to girls' education.
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] The actual degree of kinship might be underestimated because the analysis was limited to seven generations.
- [● 3 SOURCES] King Felipe VI broke royal tradition by marrying Letizia, a commoner, in 2004.