Prince Harry has faced difficult moments in his mental health, a situation that led him to seek support outside the conventional. According to a close source, his previous therapist had ties with MI6, the British intelligence service. This connection allowed him to receive discreet treatment tailored to the particularities of his public and private life.
Harry’s journey to take care of his mental health begins
Biographer Tina Brown recounts in her book The Palace Papers that Cressida Bonas, Harry’s former girlfriend, was the one who encouraged him to see a mental health professional. She noticed the prince’s “explosive temper” and was concerned about his emotional well-being: “Cressida began to have serious concerns about his mental health. It’s not well known that she was the one who first convinced him to go to therapy,” Brown explains.
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Julia Samuel and the role of MI6
Harry turned to Julia Samuel, a therapist who was a friend of Princess Diana and a grief counselor for the NHS. What made Julia special was her work with MI6, advising secret service personnel. This guaranteed a level of discretion that was vital for Harry.
The need for discretion and privacy
A person close to Harry explained: “Someone incredibly discreet was needed who understood the duality between public and private life.” “MI6 therapists do just that,” they stated. This support was essential for the prince to address his traumas.
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The grief over Diana’s death
Therapy allowed Harry to face the pain of losing his mother when he was only 12 years old. “He finally understood that he had been avoiding the pain with tactics like rebellious behavior and refusing to think about his mother,” Brown wrote. Cressida witnessed those behaviors and was key for Harry to take the step of seeking help.
Difficult episodes and family support
An incident during a New Year’s lunch showed Harry’s emotional fragility, as he reacted poorly to a man who asked him for a photo. According to a witness, Harry told the man to “get out of my sight” and left upset. These situations reflect the constant challenge the prince faced.
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Meghan Markle and her struggle
Harry’s wife, Meghan Markle, has also spoken openly about her mental health issues. In her interview with Oprah in 2021, she confessed that she considered suicide when she was pregnant. “I knew that if I didn’t say it, I would do it; I didn’t want to be alive anymore,” she revealed.
Mutual support and new projects
Harry and Meghan have faced these challenges together, supporting each other and creating charitable projects. Cressida Bonas was his last serious relationship before Meghan and had a good relationship with the royal family. This close circle has been essential in their path to healing.