Harry says 'grief can break you' as he makes heartbreaking admission in keynote speech

Harry says 'grief can break you' as he makes heartbreaking admission in keynote speechPrince Harry has spoken about the impact of the loss of his mother saying he felt “lost, betrayed, or completely powerless” throughout his life due to his griefNewsOlivia Beeson06:42, 16 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesPrince Harry, Duke of Sussex delivers the keynote speech at the InterEdge Summit (Image: Getty)The Duke of Sussex has spoken out over his personal grief saying it 'can break you' in a heartbreaking admission during a keynote speech.‌Prince Harry told crowds at the InterEdge Summit in Melbourne he "doesn’t have his s*** together" and had felt “lost, betrayed, or completely powerless” during his life, focusing on the loss of his mother.‌Harry was just 12-years-old when Diana died and spoke about how her death left him feeling "overwhelmed".‌View 3 ImagesThe Duke spoke to the audience about his struggle with grief (Image: Getty)The Duke, wearing a jacket and white shirt, told crowds “When I was invited to speak at this summit, I wasn’t sure whether I was expected to speak as someone who, despite everything, has their s*** together.“Or as someone who, despite what it may look like, actually doesn’t have his s*** together.‌“But I was struck by something quite simple – that while my experiences may be unusual, the feelings that come with them are not.“In my experience, loss is disorienting at any age.“Grief does not disappear because we ignore it. Experiencing that as a kid while in a goldfish bowl under constant surveillance, yes, that will have its challenges. And without purpose, it can break you.”‌Harry added: “There have been many times when I’ve felt overwhelmed.“Times when I’ve felt lost, betrayed, or completely powerless.“Times when the pressure – externally and internally – felt constant.‌View 3 ImagesHarry has addressed his mental health many times on the tour“And times when, despite everything going on, I still had to show up pretend...