Prince Harry Gets Honest About Rejecting Royal Role After Death Of Mother Princess Diana

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Prince Harry said he resisted the royal path after Princess Diana’s death, explaining that he “didn’t want this job” and “didn’t want this role” because of what happened to his mother. He made the comments during a speaking event in Melbourne, where he said Diana’s death made him deeply wary of royal life.

What he said

Harry said the role “killed my mum,” a line that underscored how strongly he connected royal duty with Diana’s death. He also said he spent years “burying [his] head in the sand” before eventually reaching a different view of his place in the family.

Why it matters

The remarks are another example of Harry speaking openly about how Diana’s death shaped his mental health, identity, and relationship to the monarchy. He later said he came to believe his mother would have wanted him to embrace his role more fully.