Prince Harry Shares Personal Struggles of Feeling Lost, Betrayed, or Powerless During Australia Visit The Duke of Sussex revealed he has felt "lost, betrayed, or completely powerless" during his life, delivering a keynote address at a leadership summit in Melbourne. Speaking at the InterEdge Summit, which focused on "leadership, psychosocial safety and human connection in the workplace," Harry shared personal reflections on emotional challenges. The Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, attended the event from the audience but did not participate in the speech. The summit, held at the Centrepiece conference venue, offered various ticket options, including delegate passes priced at £525, platinum access for £1,250, and a virtual ticket for £260 that provided on-demand access to Harry’s speech. Neither Harry nor Meghan received payment for their appearances at the summit or for Meghan’s earlier role as a judge on MasterChef Australia. In his speech, Harry acknowledged the universal nature of emotional distress, stating that while his experiences may be unique, the feelings of anxiety, stress, and helplessness he described are shared by many. He reflected on his own journey, admitting that he once felt "numb" to his struggles but lacked the tools to address them. "When I was invited to speak at this summit, I wasn’t sure whether I was expected to speak as someone who, despite everything, has their shit together," he said. "Or as someone who, despite what it may look like, actually doesn’t have their shit together." Harry’s remarks touched on his personal history, including the profound impact of his mother’s death when he was 13. He described feeling overwhelmed by the weight of his royal duties at that time, stating, "I was like: ‘I don’t want this job.#meghan_markle #prince_harry #interedge_summit #centrepiece_conference #brendan_nelson
Prince Harry Says Princess Diana’s Death Made Him Not Want to Be a Royal Prince Harry revealed during a keynote speech at the InterEdge Summit in Melbourne that the death of his mother, Princess Diana, profoundly affected his relationship with the royal role. Speaking at the mental health conference, Harry described feeling “lost, betrayed, and completely powerless” at times, particularly after Diana’s passing when he was 12 years old. He admitted to questioning whether he wanted to continue fulfilling the duties of his title, stating, “I don’t want this job. I don’t want this role — wherever this is headed, I don’t like it.” His remarks came as his wife, Meghan Markle, was also present at the event. Harry’s 20-minute address focused on his struggles with mental health and how grief has shaped his life. He acknowledged the challenges of navigating loss at a young age while being under constant public scrutiny, describing the experience as “disorienting.” He emphasized that grief does not simply fade over time, and that the pressure to maintain a facade of normalcy while dealing with internal turmoil has been overwhelming. “There have been many times when I’ve felt overwhelmed. Times when I’ve felt lost, betrayed, or completely powerless,” he said. “Times when the pressure — externally and internally — felt constant. And times when, despite everything going on, I still had to show up pretending everything was OK, so as not to let anyone down.” Harry also reflected on the role of his royal lifestyle in his mother’s death, suggesting that the pressures of the position contributed to her struggles. He stated, “The lifestyle killed his mom,” which in turn turned him against the idea of continuing down the same path.#melbourne #prince_harry #sentebale #princess_diana #interedge_summit
