Royal life isn't all it's cracked up to be.
In an emotional new interview, Prince Harry revealed a very serious downside to being a royal: he's reminded of his mother's death every time he sees a camera.
Royal life isn't all it's cracked up to be.
In an emotional new interview, Prince Harry revealed a very serious downside to being a royal: he's reminded of his mother's death every time he sees a camera.
Harry and his wife, Meghan Markle, even announced that they would be seeking legal action against several British media outlets.
In the personal letter, she had written how disappointed she was that her father was lying and saying bad things about Harry to the tabloids.
They had allegedly hacked into royal voicemail messages.
In a statement released October 1, Harry wrote:
"Unfortunately, my wife has become one of the latest victims of a British tabloid press that wages campaigns against individuals with no thought to the consequences."
The prince continued on to say that he and Meghan have had to "put on a brave face," which is something that many people can relate to.
"I cannot begin to describe how painful it has been."
"To stand back and do nothing would be contrary to everything we believe in."
He went on to say that what select British media outlets are doing to Meghan is "bullying."
"We all know this isn’t acceptable, at any level. We won’t and can’t believe in a world where there is no accountability for this."
This was a reference to his late mother, Princess Diana, and the media's role in her tragic death.
"I’ve seen what happens when someone I love is commoditised to the point that they are no longer treated or seen as a real person."
As it sadly turns out, the British media's treatment of Meghan isn't the only thing that reminds Harry of losing his mother.
This heavy statement was revealed during the upcoming ITV documentary, Harry & Meghan: An African Journey.
It gives fans rare glimpses of the couple while on their royal African tour.
"The wound festers," Harry said about his mother's death.
"I think being part of this family — in this role, in this job — every single time I see a camera, every single time I hear a click, every single time I see a flash, it takes me straight back,” he said.
He went on to say that "being here now 22 years later trying to finish what she started will be incredibly emotional. But everything that I do reminds me of her."
In addition to finishing the work his late mother started in Africa, Prince Harry got to walk through the exact same active landmine field that his mother iconically did decades earlier.
For now, you can check out the rest of the teaser clip below!