Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, recently shared the profound impact his parents’ divorce had on him as a teenager.

In a candid interview, he opened up about the emotional toll of his parents’ split, shedding light on the challenges he faced growing up.

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Let’s delve into Prince Harry’s revelations and gain insight into his formative years.

Reflecting on his childhood, Prince Harry revealed that his parents’ separation left him and his brother, Prince William, constantly shuttling between them, never spending enough time with either parent.

This heartfelt confession came during a documentary where he discussed the lasting effects of the split.

He expressed how the limited time he and his older brother spent with their mother, Princess Diana, and their father, King Charles, deeply affected their upbringing.

During an ITV documentary titled “Diana, Our Mother, Her Life and Legacy,” Prince Harry shared his experiences twenty years after Princess Diana’s tragic passing.

He recalled the period when his parents separated, and the two young princes found themselves caught in the middle.

“There was the point of where our parents split and the two of us were bouncing between the two of them, and we never saw our mother enough or we never saw our father enough,” he revealed.

Prince Harry further disclosed that their extensive travels often led to heated arguments between him and his brother, with him claiming victory more often than not.

It was undoubtedly a challenging and unique upbringing for the young royals.

The documentary also featured footage of the then Prince and Princess of Wales, King Charles III and Princess Diana, embarking on a tour of Korea.

Observing the couple closely, Jane Fincher, a royal correspondent, noted the visible strain on their faces throughout the trip.

The toll of the separation was evident, and it painted a somber picture of their relationship during that period.

The separation of Prince Charles and Princess Diana was officially announced in December 1992, following eleven years of marriage and the birth of their two children.

The couple’s divorce was finalized in August 1996, but tragedy struck just a year later.