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Prince Harry makes heartbreaking admission at Invictus Games following King Charles 'strain'

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle attend the 2025 Invictus Games
GB News
Ed Griffiths

By Ed Griffiths


Published: 15/02/2025

- 09:50

Harry served two tours in Afghanistan during a 10-year career serving as an army captain

Prince Harry has revealed he has taken therapy after hearing stories of injured military veterans taking part in the Invictus Games.

The Duke of Sussex, 40, arrived in Canada for the opening ceremony of the Invictus Games on February 9, where he was pictured embracing his wife.


The royal said he was moved by the stories of military veterans who had suffered physical life-changing injuries and people who were later diagnosed with PTSD from their time in conflict zones.

In a pre-recorded TV special broadcast on Canadian TV, Harry told how hearing Invictus Games stories from former soldiers and their issues takes its toll.

Prince Harry and King Charles

Prince Harry has revealed he has taken therapy after hearing stories of injured military veterans taking part in the Invictus Games

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Harry said: "People come forward more to share, you know their stories, and I don't always get the chance to have that really deep conversation with them. A lot of times I do.

"You know, if there would be a time and a place for that, and timing is everything, and the last thing I want to do is be the person to probe a little bit deeper. I have therapy."

Harry served two tours in Afghanistan during a 10-year career serving as an army captain.

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Harry also explained that being around military veterans involved in the Invictus Games helped him in his life

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The admission follows reports that King Charles prefers that his youngest son remain in the US due to their lack of a relationship.

The royal insider told the Mail: "The fact is that Harry and Meghan are a source of strain and worry for His Majesty.

"While he is sorry that he does not have a relationship with his grandchildren in America, it is easier for his peace of mind that there's an ocean between him and Harry."

Harry has previously admitted to undergoing therapy to cope with the loss of his mother.

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Harry has previously admitted to undergoing therapy

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The late Princess Diana died on Sunday, August 31 1997, following a car crash in Paris.

Harry also explained that being around military veterans involved in the Invictus Games helped him in his life, referring to the community as his "fix".

He said: "When you're around these people, you hear other people's stories, and you can make that connection with your own experience.

"There's just a lot of weight that gets taken off your shoulders because a lot of these individuals feel or have felt very lonely."