In the face of his brother's escalating mental health and alcohol-related issues, Prince William is reported to have extended an invaluable piece of counsel.
In a candid 2017 discussion, Prince Harry unveiled his past as a party animal, during which he battled a sense of "lost direction" and sought solace in alcohol. He confided that his mental health had deteriorated to such an extent that he contemplated abandoning his royal duties years before officially stepping away as a married man and father of two.
Prince Harry candidly admitted that he "spent many years kicking my heels and I didn't want to grow up," attributing much of his discontent to unexpressed sorrow following the death of his mother, Princess Diana, in 1997.
However, the Duke of Sussex revealed that it was his brother William's advice to seek professional help at the age of 28 that proved pivotal.
Harry credited this guidance with allowing him to channel his energies into the philanthropic endeavors he champions today.
During the 2017 conversation, Harry made a striking assertion that none within the royal lineage truly aspire to ascend to the throne, as reported by the Express.
He elaborated that their sense of duty and their charitable inclinations drive the monarchy, explaining, "We are incredibly passionate with our charities and they have been chosen because they are on the path shown to me by our mother. I love charity stuff and meeting people."
The causes that Prince Harry fervently supports encompass mental health, conservation, and assistance for veterans, including those severely wounded in service to their country.
"We don't want to be just a bunch of celebrities but instead use our role for good," he affirmed.
The Duke of Sussex also expressed his discomfort with "feeling I live in a goldfish bowl" and cited the relentless media scrutiny as one of the reasons he departed from the UK.
In 2017, he voiced his resolution: "I am determined to have a relatively normal life and if I am lucky enough to have children they can have one too."
