Prince Harry reveals two-week depression after Canada move

Prince Harry has shared personal insights into his mental health journey, revealing he experienced a two-week period of depression following his relocation to Canada in late 2019. Speaking during an online mental health masterclass, the Duke of Sussex described feeling emotionally numb and disengaged during the transition period shortly after he and his family moved away from the United Kingdom. He explained that this period of withdrawal was a significant hurdle in his adjustment to his new life outside the royal fold.

During the session, the Duke linked his recent struggles to the long-term impact of grief following the death of his mother, Princess Diana. He admitted to struggling with a sense of guilt regarding his own potential for happiness and explained how he had suppressed his emotions for many years. This emotional suppression, he noted, contributed to the numbness he felt when he eventually stepped away from his official duties, as the weight of decades of unresolved mourning became more apparent in his new environment.

The discussion also touched upon Prince Harry’s military service in Afghanistan, which he cited as a significant factor in his overall emotional state and history of traumatic experiences. To provide scientific context to these personal revelations, the masterclass featured a neuroscientist who explained how the human brain processes loss and maintains ongoing connections to loved ones who have died. This professional analysis supported the Duke's description of the physiological and psychological weight of grief and the way it can manifest as emotional disengagement.

This latest revelation is part of the Duke's ongoing public advocacy for mental health awareness and the destigmatisation of emotional struggles. By sharing the specific details of his post-relocation depression and his feelings of numbness, he continues to emphasize the importance of addressing psychological trauma and understanding the long-term effects of bereavement on mental well-being. The masterclass serves as another platform in his effort to encourage others to speak openly about their mental health challenges.