In a surprising turn of events, Prince Harry is stepping into the world of academia—not through the hallowed halls of a traditional university, but rather as the Chief Impact Officer at BetterUp, a mental health startup based in Silicon Valley.

This move comes on the heels of his less-than-stellar academic performance at Heaton College, where he left with mediocre grades in Geography and Art.

While Harry insists he has no regrets about his educational journey, one can’t help but wonder how this new role aligns with his past.

Since joining BetterUp in March 2021, Harry has been vocal about the importance of preventive mental fitness, reportedly earning over a million dollars for his efforts.

Now, the company is taking a bold leap by launching BetterUp University, an online institution that will offer degrees in life coaching.

This initiative aims to provide education in various coaching disciplines, including professional and personal development.

However, given Harry’s own academic struggles, one must question the credibility of a life coaching program led by someone who barely scraped through his A-levels.

The irony of this situation is hard to ignore.

How can someone who faced challenges in his own educational pursuits now take the helm of a university dedicated to teaching others about success?

It’s almost laughable when you consider that Harry, with his background, is expected to guide others toward achieving their life goals.

Adding to the absurdity, Harry has faced backlash for skipping a free online live event hosted by BetterUp during a summit in San Francisco.

Instead of engaging with the company’s offerings, he opted to attend a lavish event called Beyond Burnout, which charged attendees a hefty $1,200 for tickets.

This raises eyebrows: is Harry’s approach to combating burnout more about attending pricey gatherings than utilizing the free resources available through his own company?

As we ponder the curriculum at BetterUp University, the potential course offerings could be quite amusing.

Imagine classes like “Advanced Grifting,” “Word Salad 101,” or even “Gaslighting for Beginners.”

It wouldn’t be complete without a module on “Navigating Life as a Privileged Royal.”

The humor lies in the fact that someone with Harry’s academic history is now in a position to teach others about life skills.

But let’s get serious for a moment.

Prospective students might want to take a closer look at what BetterUp University really offers.

In California, there’s no certification requirement for life coaches, which begs the question: is this university simply another overpriced program designed to exploit people’s desires for self-improvement?

This venture could be seen as a classic example of the sunk cost fallacy, where individuals invest time and money only to find themselves stuck in low-paying jobs or overwhelmed by a cycle of endless seminars.

With BetterUp’s reputation already in question—thanks to employee reviews on platforms like Glassdoor—there’s a growing concern that this educational endeavor might not be the wise investment it appears to be.

Harry’s involvement in this project seems to blend questionable judgment with opportunism.

Who exactly would seek life coaching advice from Prince Harry?

Likely, it would be those looking for guidance despite his own checkered past.

If his trajectory thus far serves as any indication, potential students should pause and reconsider before diving headfirst into this new educational opportunity.