Prince Harry Defends Royal Revelations, States ‘Conscience is Clear’
KYIV, Ukraine – Prince Harry has affirmed he harbors no regrets over his public disclosures regarding the British Royal Family, stating his “conscience is clear” in a new interview with The Guardian during a visit to Ukraine. The duke of Sussex made the comments while promoting the work of his Invictus Games Foundation, which supports the recovery and rehabilitation of veterans.
Harry’s remarks come amid ongoing scrutiny and debate surrounding his memoir Spare and subsequent interviews, which detailed deeply personal experiences and criticisms of his family.He emphasized that despite feeling ”destroyed by certain members of the British press,” he maintains a strong connection with the British public.This visit to Kyiv, laying a wreath in Maidan Square to honor those killed in the conflict, underscores his continued commitment to supporting veterans and advocating for mental health awareness.
The Prince’s trip to the Ukrainian capital focused on highlighting the work of the Invictus Games Foundation and celebrating the recovery of veterans injured during the war with Russia, which began three years ago. He stated, “Nobody should feel embarrassed or ashamed about their disabilities,” advocating for a shift “from sympathy to admiration and respect.” he described the conflict as “all so unnecessary.”
Harry also discussed the personal impact of his work with Invictus, stating it gave him a renewed “purpose” after leaving the military and “saved me.” He revealed he uses boxing as a stress reliever, and addressed the emotional toll of recent years, saying some events have been “very stressful” and he had been “finding out certain things that have really, really hurt.”
The interview follows a January settlement with the publisher of The Sun newspaper, who agreed to pay “substantial damages” and issued an apology to Prince Harry over claims of unlawful intrusion into his private life. He maintains his decision to share his story was necessary, and that he remains at peace with his choices.