Prince Harry spoke up for young activists in the name of Princess Diana a day after a high stakes meeting with King Charles III.
The Duke of Sussex talked about the boost activism offers to mental health for young people at a panel discussion put on by The Diana Award, a charity he shares with Prince William.
The Duke visited Service Now, in Central London, where he heard moving stories about the emotional struggles young people must overcome in the social media age.
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The event came a day after a private tea with Charles at Clarence House ended weeks of speculation about whether a step towards reconciliation between father and son might be on the cards.
Prince Harry said in a statement: “My mother believed in the power and agency of young people to positively impact the world. The Diana Award continues her legacy by putting young people at the heart of everything they do. Today is a perfect example of that. My message to everyone is don’t stand still, don’t stay silent – make them hear you because you speak for the majority.”
Prince William is a supporter of The Diana Award too and once upon a time an event like this might have involved them both. There was no discussion of the royal rift today though as the prince sought to turn the focus onto hope for the next generation.
Harry spoke to an intimate gathering of around 40 people on a panel with Lottie Leach, Elsa Arnold and Idorenyin Hope Akpan, all 23, which was chaired by chaired by Dan Lawes, a former winner of the organizations Legacy Award.
And they delivered a stark message to young people—activism is good for your mental health.
The Diana Award CEO Dr Tessy Ojo, CBE said in a statement: ”One in five young people is living with a diagnosable mental health condition, and four in ten feel powerless about their future. The crisis is real.
“This is why The Diana Award launched the Decade of Youth Wellbeing a year ago, prioritising mental health for young people globally.
“When young people are trusted to lead and take action, their wellbeing rises, their resilience grows, and hope is restored. Put simply, action heals minds.”
This is a developing story and will be updated.
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