Prince Harry stated that his current life in the US aligns with what his mother, Princess Diana, would have “wanted” for him.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex made Montecito, California their home four years ago, following their decision to step down as senior royals and seek financial independence.
In a conversation with Andrew Sorkin at The New York Times Dealbook Summit, Harry confirmed his intentions to settle permanently in America, stating, “I do, I very much enjoy living here and bringing my kids up here.”
He mentioned that in the US, his family experiences a level of privacy and freedom that would be challenging to achieve in the UK, mainly due to security issues.
Harry has initiated legal proceedings concerning the adjustment of his police protection while in the UK, a change that occurred after he ceased being an active member of the royal family.
During the interview, he discussed how constant media scrutiny had affected his mental health and mirrored the struggles faced by his mother, Princess Diana, who died tragically in 1997 after a car crash in Paris, exacerbated by paparazzi pursuit.
“I think again, when you are kind of trapped within this bubble, it kind of feels like there’s no way out,” Harry said.
He continued: “What happened to my mum and the fact that I was a kid and felt helpless, there comes the inner turmoil. I felt helpless.”
“One of my biggest weaknesses is feeling helpless.”
His current priorities, he noted, are to be “the best husband and the best dad that I can be.”
Regarding the media’s frequent misconceptions about him and his wife, he humorously noted rumors of their multiple relocations and supposed divorces, which he chooses to overlook.
“It’s just like what? It’s hard to keep up with, but that’s why you sort of ignore it,” he said.
Meanwhile, the Duchess of Sussex was present at a fundraising event in Beverly Hills, California, that same Wednesday evening.
