Prince Harry reveals he’s been in therapy for seven years to cope with loss of mum at ‘£400k speech’ for bank in Florida
PRINCE Harry revealed he has been in therapy for seven years to cope with the “trauma” of losing his mum. The Duke of Sussex, 35, reportedly made the emotional revelation at a £400,000 speech in Miami – his and Meghan Markle’s first event since quitting the royal family. He told how he has been seeing […]
PRINCE Harry revealed he has been in therapy for seven years to cope with the “trauma” of losing his mum.
The Duke of Sussex, 35, reportedly made the emotional revelation at a £400,000 speech in Miami – his and Meghan Markle’s first event since quitting the royal family.
He told how he has been seeing a therapist since he was 28 to help him cope with losing his mother Princess Diana in a car crash in 1997.
Harry also spoke out about the bombshell Megxit crisis – saying he did not want his wife and son Archie to experience what he went through when younger.
A source told the New York Post: “Harry spoke about mental health and how he has been in therapy for the past few years to try to overcome the trauma of losing his mother.
“He talked about how the events of his childhood affected him and that he has been talking to a mental health professional.
“Harry also touched on Megxit, saying while it has been very difficult on him and Meghan, he does not regret their decision to step down as senior royals because he wants to protect his family. He does not want Meghan and their son Archie to go through what he did as a child.”
Another source told the dailymail.com: “Harry told the audience he started seeing a therapist at 28 as he struggled with the trauma caused by his Mother’s death.
“He said he felt trapped as a Royal although he said that relationship with the Queen was still OK.”
LAVISH SUMMIT
The Duke previously revealed in 2017 – on the 20th anniversary of Princess Diana’s death – he had sought counselling after two years of “total chaos”.
In their first public appearance since Megxit, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex attended a summit staged by finance giant JP Morgan on Miami’s South Beach.
Meghan spoke briefly about her “love for her husband” before introducing Harry to the stage, Page Six reports.
Harry and Meghan Markle were spotted at the glitzy 1 Hotel on Thursday night with a hefty security entourage in tow.
The royal couple, who often preach about environmental issues, are believed to have arrived in Florida after JPMorgan’s private jet flew there from Canada.
FIRST MEGXIT EVENT
The firm’s private Gulfstream plane took off from Vancouver Airport, near to where they are staying on Vancouver Island, at 12.10pm on Wednesday and landed in Palm Beach at 8.03pm that night, according to Flight Aware.
Buckingham Palace confirmed Prince Harry spoke at the event but would not confirm the couple’s flight details.
A spokeswoman said: “We don’t comment on their private schedule.”
And JP Morgan refused to confirm or deny if the Sussexes had flown to the event in the firm’s jet.
JET WOES
Harry and Meghan are outspoken campaigners on green issues but have been criticised for hyprocrisy for their jet set life style.
In September it was revealed that the Prince has used private jets for six out of ten flights since his marriage.
The couple claim they pay to carbon offset their private journeys and Harry said they use non-commercial planes to “keep the family safe”.
It was all very hush-hush, with a lot of security. Meghan and Harry headlined the event as the keynote speakers.
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Speaking about Thursday evening, a source told the New York Post: “It was all very hush-hush, with a lot of security.
“Meghan and Harry headlined the event as the keynote speakers.”
Meghan joined her close pal Gayle King at the conference as well as rap star Meek Mill and New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft.
They took to a stage with US tech businessman Michael Rubin and Philanthropist Clara Wu for a talk on US prison charity, Reform Alliance.
The royal couple have vowed to become financially independent since their bombshell announcement and could bring in big pay days with various speaking engagements.
SPEAKING TOURS
Until now the Sussexes have been ‘prohibited from earning any income in any form’.
It is unclear how much – if anything – the Sussexes took home from Thursday’s summit.
But experts have estimated Prince Harry could join the world’s top speakers in demanding up to £400,000 for a single address at private events.
Alternatively the couple may have donated any fee to charity.
Last month actress Meghan signed a voiceover deal with Disney in return for a donation to a wildlife charity.
After stepping down from royal duties last month, Harry and Meghan left the UK with baby Archie and have moved into an £11million mansion on Vancouver Island, Canada.
SECURITY DETAIL
Earlier this week it was revealed they had beefed up security at their new home with CCTV cameras and a tarpaulin barrier.
Brit taxpayers are still funding the couple’s protection while they live in Canada.
The Sun previously revealed they asked neighbours on Vancouver Island to sign non-disclosure agreements before moving in for Christmas.
Locals on the island first spotted Harry and Meghan around December 18 enjoying hikes and jogs — with the pair even stopping to take a selfie for another couple on New Year’s Day as they enjoyed their Christmas break.
They missed the traditional royal Christmas with the Queen and family at Sandringham.
The couple then returned to the UK, before Meghan headed back to Canada to be reunited with baby Archie.
Harry then secured the bombshell Megxit deal with the Queen in crunch talks before flying back to his new home.
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They couple are currently searching for a new CEO of their Sussex Royal charitable foundation, and hunting for a place to spend the summer in LA, close to Meghan’s mom, Doria Ragland.
Energy entrepreneur Michael Hess, the husband of Meghan’s best friend, Misha Nonoo, has already offered them a place to stay in the gated Malibu Colony, dubbed “Billionaire’s Beach.”
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