Prince Harry says he felt depressed after leaving UK in 2019

Prince Harry says he "slipped into depression for about two weeks" after moving to Canada in 2019, before he went to the US. He experienced an "adrenaline crash" when away from the stressful royal environment, feeling unable to function. The duke discussed his mental health during a paid-for online masterclass on grief.

By BriefTea Editorial · 9 October 2026 at 9:24

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