From Vanity Fair · Savannah Walsh · · 1m 40s
Prince Harry's MasterClass on Grieving Princess Diana
Prince Harry vows to protect Princess Diana's legacy after her death in a 1997 car crash.
In brief
Prince Harry vows to protect Princess Diana's legacy after her death in a 1997 car crash. Prince Harry says he will protect Princess Diana's legacy by continuing her work, after grieving her death in a 1997 Paris car crash. Originally reported by Vanity Fair.
Prince Harry on Diana's Presence
Prince Harry says Diana's energy enters rooms when he feels her presence.
“It makes me laugh out loud sometimes”
Harry's New MasterClass Course
Harry and grief neuroscientist Dr. Mary-Frances O’Connor launch a MasterClass on grief.
“a one-and-a-half-hour course, released October 8 as part of the self-help brand’s standard $10-per-month subscription plan”
Harry's Identity Struggle
Harry struggled to build a public identity after stepping back from royal duties in 2020.
“I slipped into depression for about two weeks after moving to Canada in late 2019 with Meghan and their son, Archie”
Harry's Vow to Protect Legacy
Harry vows to protect Princess Diana's legacy through his charitable work.
“Trying to continue and protect her legacy, what I didn’t realize was the work that I ended up choosing…was so similar to the work that she was doing”
William's Different Approach
Prince William avoids documentaries about Diana's 30th anniversary of death.
“We won’t speak as openly about her again”
Harry's Grief Timeline
Harry didn't cry for nearly two decades after Diana's death.
“I was convinced that was strength. But it wasn’t. It was a 12-year-old boy with no permission to fall apart”
Harry's Therapy Journey
Harry sought therapy after his second military tour in Afghanistan in 2013.
“I learnt more about myself in two or three sessions than I had done in 20 years”
Harry's Memory Block
Harry forgot his mother's voice and laugh for years after her death.
“I decided through some advice from my therapist that I should get my mother’s perfume and try it myself”
Harry's Current Focus
Harry prioritizes family and work to find joy and happiness.
“The key to finding the joy and happiness balance is no more than 10 days away from my wife and kids”
Harry's Connection to Diana
Harry looks at Diana's photo every night and morning.
“And it never does”
Harry's Royal Family Move
Harry and Meghan moved back to the UK with their children in 2020.
“Archie and Lilibet”
Harry's Grief Insights
Harry's grief journey helped him understand his mother's legacy.
“I had spent so long emotionally numb to a large extent because I felt disloyal and guilty for the possibility of being happy and joyful without her”
Harry's Future Plans
Harry is considering a documentary about Princess Diana.
“Let’s fucking go”
Harry's Legacy Vow
Harry will protect Diana's legacy through his work.
“Trying to continue and protect her legacy, what I didn’t realize was the work that I ended up choosing…was so similar to the work that she was doing”
What matters most
Prince Harry says he will protect Princess Diana's legacy by continuing her work, after grieving her death in a 1997 Paris car crash.
