Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · July 20, 2025 · Entertainment

Prince Harry: Breaking Cycles of Pain with a Bold Mental Health Revelation

Since stepping down as a working royal, Prince Harry has been remarkably candid about his own mental health struggles

ROYAL SHOCKER: Prince Harry's Mental Health Meltdown Exposed!

In a stunning revelation, Prince Harry has spilled his guts on his mental health struggles, revealing that he was forced to seek therapy by his then-girlfriend Cressida Bonas after she witnessed his explosive temper! But wait, there's more - Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, also shared her own harrowing tale of suicidal thoughts and royal drama!

Harry's Mental Health Mayhem

A young Prince Harry with his brother Prince William and father King Charles at Balmoral. In a 2021 interview, Harry alleged that many of his issues stemmed from the pain his own father had experienced due to bad parenting

According to sources close to the Prince, Harry's mental health struggles began when he was just a young lad, grappling with the trauma of his mother Princess Diana's untimely death. As he grew older, his anxiety and anger issues only intensified, culminating in explosive outbursts that left those around him shook!

Cressida Bonas: The Girlfriend Who Saved Harry

But it wasn't until Cressida Bonas came into the picture that Harry finally sought help for his mental health demons! A family friend revealed to royal biographer Tina Brown that Cressida encouraged Harry to visit a therapist, forcing him to confront his issues head-on!

When the late Queen was alive she took a much more traditional view of how to look after her mental health

The Therapist Who Changed It All

Enter Julia Samuel, a therapist with a secret service background who worked as an NHS bereavement counselor. According to sources, Julia's connection to MI6 made her the perfect fit for Harry's discreet needs! With her help, Harry was finally able to unpack the trauma of his mother's death and begin rebuilding his mental health foundation!

Meghan Markle's Mental Health Struggles

Harry and Meghan in 2018. It was allegedly  Meghan who told he Harry he needed to see a therapist in 2016

But Harry wasn't alone in his struggles - Meghan Markle also opened up about her own mental health battles during a bombshell interview with Oprah Winfrey! The Duchess revealed that she felt suicidal while pregnant, feeling trapped and isolated within the royal institution!

The Palace Papers: A Window into Royal Drama

In her best-selling book The Palace Papers, royal biographer Tina Brown offers a gripping account of the inner workings of the royal family. According to Brown's sources, Meghan's mental health struggles were exacerbated by the pressure to conform to royal norms - and Harry was right there with her!

Prince Harry with his mother Princess Diana and his brother and father in 1994. Royal author Ingrid Seward claims the Queen thought Charles had done well raising William and Harry following the breakdown of his marriage to Princess Diana

Harry's Blunt Truth: "I Needed To Get Help"

In a candid admission, Prince Harry revealed that he needed to prioritize his own mental health - even if it meant putting family first! "Sometimes you have got to make decisions and put your family first and your mental health first," he said.

The Queen's Traditional View of Mental Health

Royal author Ms Seward said the Queen 'compartmentalised things' to deal with her own mental health

But what about Granny? According to royal biographer Ingrid Seward, Queen Elizabeth II took a more traditional view of mental health, compartmentalizing her emotions rather than seeking help! No wonder Harry needed to take matters into his own hands!

The Royal Family: A Tangled Web of Trauma and Stress

As the dust settles on this explosive revelation, it's clear that the royal family is still grappling with its fair share of trauma and stress. Will we see more candid discussions about mental health from our beloved royals? Only time will tell!

Writing in her royal biography, My Mother And I, Ms Seward said: 'The Queen could have been the one who needed to put her mental health first, but instead she did what she always did - compartmentalised things'

During a bombshell interview with Oprah Winfrey in 2021, Meghan revealed the stress of royal life made her suicidal when she was five-months pregnant

According to royal biographer Tina Brown, Harry was convinced to seek help by his then-girlfriend Cressida Bonas, pictured in 2014