Prince Harry Seeks Mental Health Support from MI6 Therapists, Reveals New Book

A recent revelation from Tina Brown's latest book, “The Palace Papers,” sheds light on Prince Harry's decision to seek mental health support from therapists at MI6.

The book delves into more than 30 years of the Queen and her immediate family's lives, offering insights into the inner workings of the House of Windsor amidst truth and turmoil.

According to the author, Prince Harry was encouraged to seek counseling by a former girlfriend, Cressida Bonos.

Seeking discretion and understanding, Harry turned to MI6 therapists and Julia Samuel, a close friend of his late mother Princess Diana who had experience as a bereavement counselor at the NHS.

The unnamed source close to Harry at the time revealed that the prince was keen on finding a therapist who could navigate the complexities of maintaining a public persona while dealing with private struggles.

This move aligns with Harry's previous openness about his mental health challenges, as showcased in the documentary series “The Me You Can't See” released in May last year.

In addition to his mental health journey, the book also delves into Prince Harry's relationship with Meghan Markle, whom he married in 2018.

Reports suggest that Prince William initially harbored concerns about the couple's union, fearing the pressures Meghan might face as a newcomer to the royal family without a solid UK foundation.

Contrary to his brother's worries, Prince Harry remained steadfast in his decision to marry Meghan promptly, believing it was the best course of action to safeguard her and ensure she received adequate police protection akin to his own while serving as a working member of the royal family.

The Independent reached out to the Dukes of Cambridge and Sussex for their comments on the book's revelations.

Notably, the book extensively covers the Queen, the Duke of Edinburgh, the Prince of Wales, the Duchess of Cornwall, and other key figures within the monarchy, drawing from over 120 sources to paint a vivid picture of the trials and tribulations endured by the royal family over the past three decades.

In a separate news development, Queen Elizabeth II's nonchalant response to an intruder at Windsor Castle last year has come to light.

Giles Brandreth, a royal author and confidante of Prince Philip, disclosed how the Queen humorously defused a tense situation when a man attempted to enter her residence with a crossbow.

During the incident, as recounted in Brandreth's book “Elizabeth: An Intimate Portrait,” the Queen, unperturbed while having breakfast, quipped to her staff upon hearing the news of the intruder's intentions, “Well, that would have put a damper on Christmas, wouldn't it?”

The attempted breach at Windsor Castle marked a rare treason act accusation, with the last notable case under the act dating back to 1981.

Jaswant Singh Chale, the accused intruder, scaled the castle walls with a rope ladder on Christmas Day 2021, proclaiming his intent to harm the Queen before being apprehended.

The treason act of 1351, alongside its modern application, underscores the gravity of such offenses, with historical precedents like the case of William Joyce during World War II serving as a reminder of the severe consequences associated with threats against the British monarchy.