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
