Duke of Sussex tells of therapy at first outing since royal split

THE Duke of Sussex has been having therapy for several years to try to overcome the trauma of losing his mother, he revealed at his first public appearance since stepping back from royal duties.

Speaking at an exclusive JP Morgan event in Miami, which he attended with his wife Meghan, he said he did not regret his decision to step down as a senior member of the Royal family.

Details of their appearance on Thursday evening first emerged in the New York Post. The newspaper claimed Prince Harry revealed he had been in therapy for years to try to come to terms with losing his mother Diana, Princess of Wales in 1997.

A source told The Post: “Harry spoke about mental health and how he has been in therapy for the past few years.

“He talked about how the events of his childhood affected him and that he has been talking to a mental health professional.

“Harry also touched on Megxit, saying while it has been very difficult on him and Meghan, he does not regret their decision to step down as senior royals because he wants to protect his family. He does not want Meghan and their son Archie to go through what he did as a child.”

The Duke and Duchess, who are outspoken campaigners on green issues, may have taken a private jet to the venue provided by the hosts, The Sun reported. A spokesman for JP Morgan refused to comment.

It is understood the Duke gave a speech at the 1 Hotel on Miami’s South Beach in support of Reform Alliance, a prison campaign charity, which wants to change the “laws, policies and practices that perpetuate the horrific injustices” it says are rife within the American criminal justice system.

Palace sources confirmed the couple attended the event, however they denied reports the Duke delivered a “keynote speech”. It is not known whether Prince Harry was paid for his contribution, or whether the couple attended as supporters of the reform group.

Reform Alliance was set up in response to the imprisonment of Meek Mill, a hip-hop artist, over a number of “minor technical probation violations”.

The couple have been staying in Vancouver Island with their son after saying they would work to become financially independent.