Prince Harry made headlines in 2020 when he announced his decision to step down from royal life and move to California with his wife, Meghan Markle.

Now, a trauma expert has shed light on the reasons behind Harry’s choice, suggesting that he had to disconnect from his family in order to live an authentic life.

Dr. Gabor Mate, a renowned trauma expert, recently spoke with Prince Harry following the release of his revealing memoir, Spare.

In their conversation, Dr. Mate highlighted the struggle between attachment and authenticity that Harry faced, which further strained his relationship with his father, King Charles, and brother, Prince William.

“Families are tough, families hurt one another.

Children are traumatized in families,” Dr. Mate explained during an interview on Piers Morgan Uncensored.

“Harry was traumatized in his family, not because his family didn’t love him, but because they were carrying their own trauma and passing it on to the next generation.”

Dr. Mate emphasized that he found Prince Harry to be humble, sincere, and genuinely interested in promoting mental health.

He also acknowledged that many individuals face a similar tension between belonging and being authentic.

In Harry’s case, his troubled upbringing, with a young mother facing difficulties and a loveless marriage, as well as his father’s infidelity, contributed to his traumatic childhood.

“A family where there was not a lot of touching and holding, there are multiple reasons to say he was a very traumatized child, and in order to become himself, he had to distance himself,” Dr. Mate stated.

While acknowledging that Harry may not have handled the situation perfectly, Dr. Mate emphasized that making mistakes is part of the human experience.

Families sometimes work through these challenges, while other times, individuals find freedom in disconnecting.

Since their departure from the UK, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have made several claims about their experiences as working royals.

Harry has even accused his brother, Prince William, of being trapped in the royal system.

The strained relationships within the family have resulted in Harry no longer being on speaking terms with his father or brother, as well as his sister-in-law, Kate Middleton, who currently holds the title of Princess of Wales.

Despite stepping back from royal duties, Prince Harry remains committed to championing causes close to his heart and continues to serve as the founder of the Invictus Games.

In conclusion, Prince Harry’s decision to disconnect from his family in pursuit of an authentic life has been attributed to his traumatic upbringing and the struggles he faced between attachment and authenticity.

While there may have been mistakes made along the way, Dr. Mate emphasizes that such challenges are part of the human experience.

As Prince Harry continues to navigate his new life, he remains dedicated to promoting mental health and pursuing causes dear to him.