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It was undoubtedly one the most shocking and distressing revelations made by Meghan Markle during her landmark interview with Oprah Winfrey: The Duchess had contemplated suicide before reaching out for help to which she was told by a senior palace person it would look bad.
WATCH: Prince Harry admits he is “ashamed” of his response to Meghan’s mental health battle
Meghan recounted that she originally felt “ashamed” to tell her husband, Prince Harry, but she was aware that to not tell her husband would put her in a vulnerable position.
“I was ashamed to say it at the time and ashamed to have to admit it to Harry. But I knew that if I didn’t say it – then I would do it. I just didn’t want to be alive anymore. That was clear and real and frightening and constant thought,” Meghan revealed.
Now, in the latest episode of Harry’s new series with Oprah, The Me You Can’t See, The Prince revealed how he dealt with the revelation and how it has prepared him to handle those kinds of conversations in future.
“So many people are afraid of being on the receiving end of that conversation because they don’t feel like they have the right tools to give the right advice,” Harry stated.
“But what you [want] to say is “You’re there”. Listen, because listening and being part of that conversation is without doubt the best first step that you can take.”
Reflecting on the moment Meghan told him she had suicidal thoughts, before an engagement at Royal Albert Hall in January 2019, the Prince confessed he is “ashamed” of his response.
“I’m somewhat ashamed of the way that I dealt with it,” Harry revealed.
“And of course, because of the system that we were in and the responsibilities and the duties that we had, we had a quick cuddle and then we had to get changed to jump in a convoy with a police escort and drive to the Royal Albert Hall for a charity event.
“Then step out into a wall of cameras and pretend as though everything’s okay.”
