Prince Harry discusses lasting pain from mom’s death and weight of royal life: Part 1

Harry lost his mother, Princess Diana, at only 12 years old. He said he’s carried pain for the lack of justice in her death. He also opened up about the strained relationship with his father.

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[codygerstung]

How unfair it is that for 25 years, an entire world can openly mourn the loss of a woman they never met but her son is so brutally judged for finally coping with the trauma of losing his mother at 12 years old. He has a right to grieve; a right to share is own narrative.

[FreyaPika]

Who wouldn't be traumatized with what he gone through, losing your mother at young age then growing up and living with his dad and the woman, who's the reason of his mom's suffering for years is such a torture.

[secretaryandactress]

The mere fact that Harry is revealing his old life behind the scenes and expressing his feelings about his past does not mean that he's giving up his privacy; it means that he's taking control, deciding what he wants to share and how he wants to live his life. I don't think anyone was surprised by what was revealed.

[SaltySteff]

No matter what you think of Harry, a young boy still tragically lost his mother far too young. No 12 year old child should have to experience that kind of loss

[LordNightVillainDomTheBomb]

William and Harry obviously didn't get the therapy and space to mourn that they needed. It's childhood trauma no matter how rich or poor.

[Idontgafjk]

Having lost my mom at a young age drops you to your knees. I had similar behaviors trying to cope. I also had a very strained to no relationship with my dad. I support Harry and his wife 100%. If you haven't been in someone's shoes, back off. He can't say f you, so I'll say it for him.

[brendapisciotta]

Bless him, he is determined to be the husband his mother needed and the father he needed. It's hard to break cycles and his case makes it even harder.

[fourleaf]

Why all the ridiculous hate? He lost his mother in public he has a right to speak his truth on public. I think people are more willing to interview in public like this when they can no longer talk to their family. He probably feels so alone

[aciewha]

I’m so glad that I have taught my little one it’s ok to grieve. I lost my mom her beloved nanny suddenly during the pandemic. We cry together still. We talk about how we feel often. We cry separately.
If she sees me crying over her she will say “It’s ok to cry, because u really loved her and u really miss her.”
She’s 6 going on 7.
Many times she has come to me a said “I miss nanny, I really need a hug”
It’s sad that many families overlook the importance of proper grief.
I lost my mom at 44.. I still hurt everyday.. I can’t imagine being 12..

[kareenwatson]

Although Bashir used devious means to get this interview, Diana had a story to tell.

[victoriapapesh]

Princess Diana and her son Prince Harry BOTH have their own tell all healing videos...
They're BOTH so much alike ❤️

[Jr-ftii]

I feel so sorry for both of them 😔. I can't imagine how sad it might have been to lose their loving mother in a controversial accident and having their father behaved so toxic towards her... Harry's words put it crystal clear: the trauma of not having been able to protect his mother at her most dangerous time because he was a child 💔😢. She was alone...

[rebeccahopkins]

Grief isn’t just about losing someone, it’s about all the living you have to do after that….without them. When my father died, under horrible circumstances, just as Harry and Will lost Diana under horrible circumstances, it left me with a broken heart that mended crooked, and will never be quite whole again.

[jewelzz]

I lost my mother that same age and her name happened to be Diana also. I feel his pain and he had every right to speak up for himself I have nothing against Megan at all

[nanaharuna]

People are blaming Harry, but every human being goes through their own pain and insecurities in life. He was so young kid but he knew everything that was going on then. God will protect you and your family.

[susanlogue]

I agree with the person who said Prince Harry has every right to speak and put his side out there! When one does doesn't live with Prince Harry, Prince William and Prince Charles can't say what Prince Harry should do or say because they haven't walked in his shoes! I can't stand ones who think they know the royal family members even though they DON'T know them like they think they do!

[wannehbotoe]

Of course, he wants a private life, he didn't say he should be silent

[horse-lover]

No its not the opposite, it is working years up and start healing and that's almost impossible for most of the people. Harry is a very strong man and I respect him for going back to the pain (I was never able to do this) and feeling all of it again. Grief is terrible. I was 40 when my mother died and I still suffer from it, afraid of going back and feel the shock and loss again.

[fatumayussuf]

This is so sad. Prince Harry went through so much. His mother dying and her not receiving justice. They did her so dirty it's low-key sad how a human being can do that to another human being. Rest In Peace: Princess of Wales😭

[avzeolla]

Good for Harry for being open and honest. He probably helped many people by being so candid about his feelings.