Prince Harry said he has “clean consciousness” about the disclosures made in his “spare” autobiography, stressing that the message was a difficult, but necessary one.
Prince Harry has published an autobiographical book – “Spare” Photo: Getty
In an interview with The Guardian, during a surprise visit to Kiev, the Duke of Sussex spoke openly about the impact of his book and about the relationship with the royal family.
“I don’t think I washed my dirty clothes in public. It was a difficult message, but I transmitted it in the best possible way. My consciousness is clean“He said.
The statements came a few days after Harry met for a short time with his father, King Charles, for the first time after more than a year.
Process against Associated Newspapers
Prince Harry also spoke about the legal action for publisher Daily Mail, Associated Newspapers, which he accuses of telephone interceptions and other illegal methods of obtaining information.
He is not alone in this fight, along with him being Sir Elton John and other public personalities. “It is not for revenge, but responsibility ”, Harry pointed out.
On the other hand, the media company denied the accusations by appointing them “Absurd slanders”.
The love for the UK and the desire to see their family
Although he settled in the US with his wife, Meghan Markle, the Duke of Sussex acknowledged that he still feels a strong connection with his native country.
“I have a lot of love for the UK. For next year, attention must truly focus on my father“He said, letting it be understood that he wants to visit his family more often.
Visit to Kyiv and support for Ukrainian veterans
The purpose of his visit to the capital of Ukraine was to promote the Invictus Games program, which supports the rehabilitation of wounded veterans.
“No one should feel embarrassed or ashamed of his handicap. It is about the transition from mercy, admiration and respect“Said the prince.
Harry acknowledged that the activity for Invictus offered a new sense after the military career: “This saved me”.
The relationship with the press and the emotional cost of recent years
Speaking of how he was treated by British tabloids he said he felt “Destroyed by certain members of the press”but that the public’s support remained a source of power.
“Some events of the last four years have been very stressful. I discovered certain things that hurt me very, very loud“He confessed.
At the same time, Harry acknowledged that boxing is a way to release the accumulated tension.
