Harry says he 'slipped into depression' during royal exit
Prince Harry has opened up about experiencing depression following his 2019 move to Canada and his ongoing struggles with grief over his mother's death. He discussed these mental health challenges during a paid online masterclass.
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Image source, Reuters Image caption, The Duke of Sussex moved to Canada temporarily with his wife, the Duchess of Sussex, in 2019
The Duke of Sussex has said he "slipped into depression for about two weeks" after relocating to Canada in 2019 ahead of his move to the US.
Prince Harry, who with his wife Meghan and their two children recently returned to the UK, said he had originally left the country to "get some space" while opening up about his mental health.
The duke also discussed a prolonged period of feeling "emotionally numb" following the death of his mother Diana, Princess of Wales, because he felt "disloyal and guilty for the possibility of being happy and joyful without her".
He and his brother, the Prince of Wales, have previously been candid about their mental health struggles, including over their mother's death, and both are involved in mental health charities.
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