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
Prince Harry Sued by Charity He Founded in Africa Over Defamation Claims A charity co-founded by Prince Harry in Africa to honor his late mother, Princess Diana, has filed a defamation lawsuit against him, alleging he engaged in libel or slander after stepping down as a patron last year. The case, which was reviewed by London’s High Court, centers on disputes that emerged between Harry and the organization’s leadership, leading to his resignation in 2025. The charity, named Sentebale, supports young people living with HIV in Botswana and Lesotho, and its legal action against Harry and his friend, Mark Dyer—a trustee at the charity—has drawn significant attention. Sentebale, established in 2006 by Harry and Prince Seeiso of Lesotho, has long been a focal point for Harry’s charitable efforts, particularly in the regions of Botswana and Lesotho. The charity’s mission has been to provide support for children and young adults affected by HIV, a cause deeply tied to Harry’s personal connection to his mother, Princess Diana, who was a prominent advocate for HIV awareness and treatment in the 1990s. However, the relationship between Harry and the charity’s leadership has deteriorated over the past few years, culminating in a public dispute that led to his resignation as a patron. The conflict began in 2023 when disagreements arose over a proposed new fundraising strategy. Harry and Prince Seeiso, who co-founded the charity, decided to step down as patrons in March 2025, citing irreparable differences with the board’s chair, Sophie Chandauka. At the time, they stated that the relationship between the board and its chair had become untenable, with Harry and Seeiso accusing Chandauka of mismanaging the organization’s operations.#prince_harry #sentebale #prince_seeiso #sophie_chandauka #charity_commission
Queen Elizabeth II Viewed Meghan Markle as an Opportunist, Book Claims Queen Elizabeth II harbored concerns about her grandson Prince Harry’s future wife, Meghan Markle, from the outset of their relationship, according to a new book by veteran political reporter Susan Page. In her upcoming work, The Queen and Her Presidents: The Hidden Hand That Shaped History, Page cites a palace aide who claimed the late monarch grew skeptical of Markle early on, perceiving her as a calculated individual with advanced public relations skills that outpaced the royal family’s outdated press operations. The aide described Elizabeth as “wary” of Markle, suggesting the queen viewed her as an opportunist who had “been on to her from the start.” The book’s revelations come amid ongoing tensions between the royal family and the Sussexes, who stepped down as senior members of the royal family in 2020 after announcing their decision to live overseas. Elizabeth, who died in September 2022 at age 96, was reportedly deeply hurt by the couple’s departure but publicly supported them. In a 2021 interview with Oprah Winfrey, Meghan Markle described the queen as “wonderful,” emphasizing her warmth and welcoming nature. Markle’s first meeting with Elizabeth occurred in October 2016 at the Royal Lodge in Windsor, England. Both Harry and Meghan have described the encounter as impromptu, with Markle unaware she would need to curtsy to the queen. Harry recounted the moment in his 2023 memoir, Spare, stating that the royal family was “incredibly impressed” by Markle but initially skeptical of her as an American actress. “The fact that I was dating an American actress was probably what clouded their judgment more than anything else at the beginning,” Harry said.#meghan_markle #queen_elizabeth_ii #susan_page #prince_harry #royal_family
