Prince Harry has revealed in his memoir, Spare?, that his older brother, Prince William, left him devastated with his reaction to a panic attack he experienced.
The Duke of Sussex detailed an incident from 2015, where he felt that his mental health struggles were not taken seriously by his elder brother.
In the memoir, Harry described how his anxiety levels made public speaking a challenge.
Despite being accustomed to addressing large crowds as part of his royal duties, he found himself unable to do so due to crippling panic attacks.
The fear would consume him before public appearances, leaving him drenched in sweat and unable to think clearly.
During this time, Harry tried to limit his public appearances and avoid public speaking altogether.
However, there came a moment when he had no choice but to face his fear and deliver a speech.
Despite feeling on the verge of fainting during the speech, he managed to pull it off.
However, once he was off stage, he was drenched in sweat.
It was at this point that Prince William reportedly teased him about his sweaty state, which Harry found insensitive.
His older brother approached him, laughing, and said, “Look at you, you’re drenched.”
Harry was taken aback by William’s reaction, especially considering that he had been present for Harry’s very first panic attack, along with Kate.
He couldn’t understand how his brother could be so insensitive in that moment.
In other news related to the royal family, a royal biographer, Ingrid Seward, claimed that Mike Tindall’s appeal to Prince William lies in his down-to-earth nature.
Seward mentioned that Tindall’s sportsman camaraderie would particularly resonate with William, who was once known for his wild behavior.
Tindall’s humor, especially when under the influence of alcohol, can be outrageous, something that William can no longer indulge in due to his responsibilities.
However, he can live vicariously through Tindall.
These revelations from Prince Harry’s memoir shed light on the complex dynamics within the royal family and the impact it has had on his mental health.
It also highlights the different personalities and coping mechanisms among the members of the British monarchy.