Prince Harry seen for first time in weeks as he opens up about 'heartbreaking sadness'

Prince Harry has returned to the public eye after a period away, delivering an emotional discussion on the heavy toll of grief.

Harry engaged in a heartfelt dialogue with Nikki Scott, the founder of Scotty's Little Soldiers, a charity for bereaved Forces children, sharing insights from his personal encounter with profound loss.

The Duke of Sussex was just 12 when Princess Diana tragically died in a Paris car accident in 1997, and in a recent video, he spoke candidly about the devastating impact of losing a parent at such a vulnerable age.

He confessed to Nikki in their conversation that as a child he didn't fully grasp how to process the sadness he felt.

Throughout their exchange, Harry delved into how youngsters grapple with the pain of loss, revealing that during his teenage years he found it particularly tough to cope with the sorrow, reports OK!

Speaking to Nikki, Harry admitted: "You convince yourself that the person that you've lost wants you to be sad for as long as possible to prove that they're missed."

However, he soon realised that the same person would likely wish happiness for him: "Then there's this realisation of 'they must want me to be happy."

Harry also touched on the futility of trying to bottle up grief, stating unequivocally, "you can't suppress it forever, it's not sustainable. It will eat away at you inside."

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Nikki founded Scotty's Little Soldiers in memory of her late husband, Corporal Lee Scott, who was killed in Afghanistan. During a touching encounter detailed in this clip, Prince Harry empathised deeply as Nikki recounted the gut-wrenching experience of informing her children about their father's death.

She disclosed that the dreadful necessity of transforming her children's reality forever spurred her to establish a community for individuals mourning the loss of their parents. She explained: "it makes you want to bring that community back. We can't fix what happened, we can't bring your parents back, but we can make sure you have the very best support."

Prince Harry acknowledged her efforts and was quoted saying: "what you've done is incredible. It is, I mean, truly inspirational."

The Prince also shared his own connection with the military, having completed two tours in Afghanistan first as an air controller and then as a helicopter pilot. He has been notably active with military charities and one of his most public roles includes being the patron of the Invictus Games, a sports event for wounded service personnel.

His engagement with Scotty's Little Soldiers is set to offer invaluable support and joy to children facing a daunting future without their parents.

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