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title: "Prince Harry describes depression after moving to Canada"
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# Prince Harry describes depression after moving to Canada

*The Duke of Sussex spoke about mental health struggles in a MasterClass session.*

**Scores for the source reporting** (0-100, assessing the original journalism this article was written from, not this write-up): 

- Trust 42 of 100, higher is better. Central claim attributed to Prince Harry, with two full reports and 38 digests.
- Craft 61 of 100, higher is better. Quotes from Prince Harry and his uncle, and mentions of his mother's death and military service.
- Hype 41 of 100, lower is better. Headlines focus on depression and 'Megxit', with some using loaded language like 'confesses' and 'painful revelations'.

Scored by MediaBias News; method at https://mediabias.news/methodology.

**The short version**

- Prince Harry stated he experienced an "adrenaline crash" and "slipped into depression for about two weeks" after moving to Canada.
- He said he did not cry for 15 to 20 years after his mother Princess Diana's death.
- The family moved to Canada in late 2019, according to Prince Harry.
- Earl Spencer stated that the treatment of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle has "echoes" of what happened to his sister Diana.

Prince Harry has spoken about experiencing an "adrenaline crash" and a two-week period of depression after relocating to Canada in late 2019. He described feeling "useless around the house" and that he needed stress to function. These comments were made in a MasterClass session with neuroscientist Mary-Frances O’Connor. Harry also stated that his post-traumatic stress was not tied to his military service in Afghanistan.

The Duke of Sussex recalled that he did not cry for 15 to 20 years after the death of his mother, Princess Diana, in 1997. He described this period as one of "numbness" and "emotional shutdown." He also mentioned that his uncle, Earl Spencer, has drawn parallels between the treatment of Harry and his wife, Meghan Markle, and that of his sister, Diana.

## Disagreement on duration of depression

Prince Harry stated he "slipped into depression for about two weeks" according to CTV News and Reality Tea. However, Metro News reported he slipped into "deep depression for weeks" and phonline.ro stated he "went into depression" without specifying a duration.

## What the coverage left out

None of the left, centre, or right-rated digests mention Prince Harry's statement that his post-traumatic stress was not tied to Afghanistan. The full reports from CTV News and Metro News included this detail.

## Who covered it

Shares of the 49 covering outlets with a published leaning rating:

- Left: 35% (17)
- Centre: 40% (20)
- Right: 25% (12)

16 of 65 covering outlets carried no usable leaning rating and were excluded from those percentages. Coverage measured 2026-10-09T07:45:15.454811+00:00.

**Coverage watch:** developing. Checked 3 times; 0 checks found a material change. Most recently checked 2026-10-09T08:30:19.662Z.

## How the sides framed it

### Left

- Reports from the left-rated outlets focused on Prince Harry's admission of depression following his move from the UK. Sydney Morning Herald, The Age, Brisbane Times, and WA Today all used headlines including the phrase "slipped into depression." Metro News also highlighted his "deep depression for weeks" and quoted Earl Spencer's comments about "echoes" of Diana's treatment. The Independent mentioned his struggles after his mother's death and feeling "disloyal and guilty for the possibility of being happy and joyful without her."

### Centre

- Centre-rated outlets led with Prince Harry's admission of depression and his description of feeling "completely useless." CTV News, Reality Tea, hna.de, Kreiszeitung, mannheim24.de, merkur.de, and tz.de all featured headlines referencing his depression after leaving the royal family. CTV News, one of the two full reports, included details about his "adrenaline crash" and his statement that his post-traumatic stress was not tied to Afghanistan. Several German centre-rated outlets used the phrase "It Was Completely Useless" in their headlines.

### Right

- Right-rated reports focused on Prince Harry's mental health struggles after stepping away from royal life. Focus.de and TrendingPolitics used headlines stating he "Confesses Depression" or "Reveals Mental Health Battle: 'Slipped Into Depression'." News Addicts reported on his "struggles with depression post-royal departure." Observador's headline quoted him saying, "I Became Useless at home." Thairath.co.th mentioned his depression after leaving the royal family and feeling guilty after his mother's death. ABC highlighted his statement about depression and not functioning without adrenaline.

## Factuality profile of the covering outlets

These are published factuality ratings of the outlets, not a verdict on whether this story or its claims are true.

- veryLow: 1
- low: 3
- mixed: 15
- high: 20
- unknown: 16
- veryHigh: 10

## Verification scope

This page compares coverage and scores the source reporting. It is not a ClaimReview verdict on whether the underlying event or claim is true.

## Original reporting this was written from

- [bd.nl](https://bd.nl/show/prins-harry-kreeg-kort-na-vertrek-uit-vk-een-adrenalinecrash-en-belandde-in-een-depressie~a3a5ca7f) — Prince Harry Suffered an ‘Adrenaline Crash’ Shortly After Leaving the UK and Fell Into a Depression.
- [Reality Tea](https://realitytea.com/2026/10/09/prince-harry-leaving-uk-experience-depression-canada-move) — Prince Harry Says He ‘Slipped Into Depression’ After Royal Exit
- [bndestem.nl](https://bndestem.nl/show/prins-harry-kreeg-kort-na-vertrek-uit-vk-een-adrenalinecrash-en-belandde-in-een-depressie~a3a5ca7f) — Prince Harry Suffered an ‘Adrenaline Crash’ Shortly After Leaving the UK and Fell Into a Depression.
- [destentor.nl](https://destentor.nl/show/prins-harry-kreeg-kort-na-vertrek-uit-vk-een-adrenalinecrash-en-belandde-in-een-depressie~a3a5ca7f) — Prince Harry Suffered an ‘Adrenaline Crash’ Shortly After Leaving the UK and Fell Into a Depression.
- [KahawaTungu](https://kahawatungu.com/harry-says-he-slipped-into-depression-after-leaving-uk) — Harry says he 'slipped into depression' after leaving UK
- [phonline.ro](https://phonline.ro/printul-harry-dezvaluiri-dureroase-despre-plecarea-din-familia-regala-am-intrat-in-depresie-regula-de-10-zile-pe-care-o-respecta-alaturi-de-meghan-si-copii) — Prince Harry, Painful Revelations About Leaving the Royal Family: "I Went Into Depression. The 10-Day Rule that He Respects with Meghan and the Children
- [Nieuws.nl](https://nieuws.nl/koningshuis/harry-verliet-vk-na-paniekaanvallen-en-raakte-kort-depressief) — Prince Harry Depressed After Panic Attacks in UK
- [rtl.nl](https://rtl.nl/boulevard/artikel/5658022/harry-verliet-vk-na-paniekaanvallen-en-raakte-kort-depressief) — Prince Harry Struggled with Panic Attacks and Became Depressed After Leaving the UK.
- [hna.de](https://hna.de/leute/war-voellig-nutzlos-prinz-harry-raeumt-depression-nach-megxit-ein-zr-94532162.html) — "It Was Completely Useless: Prince Harry Admits Depression to Megxit
- [op-online.de](https://op-online.de/unterhaltung/war-voellig-nutzlos-prinz-harry-raeumt-depression-nach-megxit-ein-zr-94532162.html) — "It Was Completely Useless: Prince Harry Admits Depression to Megxit
- [Kreiszeitung](https://kreiszeitung.de/boulevard/war-voellig-nutzlos-prinz-harry-raeumt-depression-nach-megxit-ein-zr-94532162.html) — "It Was Completely Useless: Prince Harry Admits Depression to Megxit
- [Mediafax](https://mediafax.ro/externe/ce-a-patit-printul-harry-dupa-ce-a-parasit-marea-britanie-alaturi-de-meghan-markle-dezvaluiri-neasteptate-23822448) — What Happened to Prince Harry After He Left Britain with Meghan Markle. Unexpected Revelations
- [focus.de](https://focus.de/kultur/royals/prinz-harry-gesteht-depressionen_bb16fa1f-6083-4813-a1f4-cfed369db407.html) — Prince Harry Confesses Depression
- [mannheim24.de](https://mannheim24.de/promi-show/war-voellig-nutzlos-prinz-harry-raeumt-depression-nach-megxit-ein-zr-94532162.html) — "It Was Completely Useless: Prince Harry Admits Depression to Megxit
- [merkur.de](https://merkur.de/boulevard/war-voellig-nutzlos-prinz-harry-raeumt-depression-nach-megxit-ein-zr-94532162.html) — "It Was Completely Useless: Prince Harry Admits Depression to Megxit
- [tz.de](https://tz.de/stars/war-voellig-nutzlos-prinz-harry-raeumt-depression-nach-megxit-ein-zr-94532162.html) — "It Was Completely Useless: Prince Harry Admits Depression to Megxit
- [Sydney Morning Herald](https://smh.com.au/world/europe/slipped-into-depression-prince-harry-on-leaving-the-uk-and-grieving-for-his-mother-20261009-p61473.html) — ‘Slipped into depression’: Prince Harry on leaving the UK and grieving for his mother
- [The Age](https://theage.com.au/world/europe/slipped-into-depression-prince-harry-on-leaving-the-uk-and-grieving-for-his-mother-20261009-p61473.html) — ‘Slipped into depression’: Prince Harry on leaving the UK and grieving for his mother
- [Brisbane Times](https://brisbanetimes.com.au/world/europe/slipped-into-depression-prince-harry-on-leaving-the-uk-and-grieving-for-his-mother-20261009-p61473.html) — ‘Slipped into depression’: Prince Harry on leaving the UK and grieving for his mother
- [WA today](https://watoday.com.au/world/europe/slipped-into-depression-prince-harry-on-leaving-the-uk-and-grieving-for-his-mother-20261009-p61473.html) — ‘Slipped into depression’: Prince Harry on leaving the UK and grieving for his mother
- [PressNewsAgency](https://pressnewsagency.org/slipped-into-depression-prince-harry-on-leaving-the-uk-and-grieving-for-his-mother) — ‘Slipped into depression’: Prince Harry on leaving the UK and grieving for his mother
- [The Independent](https://independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/harry-meghan-depression-canada-b3063866.html) — Harry reveals he fell into depression for two weeks after major life change
- [unn.ua](https://unn.ua/news/prynts-harri-rozpoviv-yak-moralno-ta-emotsiino-zakhvoriv-pislia-pereizdu-z-velykoi-brytanii) — Prince Harry Tells How He Became Mentally and Emotionally Ill After Moving From the UK
- [Great Yorkshire Radio](https://greatyorkshireradio.co.uk/uk/prince-harry-opens-up-about-depression-after-leaving-uk-and-describes-feeling-emotionally-numb-after-death-of-diana) — Prince Harry Opens Up About 'depression' After Leaving UK - And Describes Feeling 'emotionally Numb' After Death Of Diana
- [fakti.bg](https://fakti.bg/life/1088035-princ-hari-razkaza-za-depresiata-sled-premestvaneto-v-kanada) — Prince Harry Opens up About Depression After Moving to Canada
- [Nettavisen](https://nettavisen.no/kjendis/prins-harry-med-innrommelse-noe-jeg-aldri-hadde-opplevd-for/s/80-95-144785) — Prince Harry Admits: – Something I Had Never Experienced Before
- [Observador](https://observador.pt/2026/10/09/tornei-me-inutil-em-casa-harry-admite-depressao-apos-mudanca-para-o-canada-e-eua-e-0-anos-sem-chorar-a-morte-de-diana) — "I Became Useless at home." Harry Admits Depression After Moving to Canada and the U.S. and 20 Years without Crying Diana's Death
- [New Idea Magazine](https://newidea.com.au/royals/prince-harry-depression-move-canada) — "I couldn't function": Prince Harry details two-week depression after major move
- [VG](https://vg.no/rampelys/i/mKK12q/prins-harry-havnet-i-depresjon-etter-flyttingen) — Prince Harry: – Ended up in Depression After Moving
- [El Diario](https://diario.mx/espectaculos/2026/oct/08/revela-principe-harry-que-cayo-en-depresion-tras-dejar-ru-1142397.html) — Reveals Prince Harry Who Fell Into Depression After Leaving UK
- [Celeb Tattler](https://celebtattler.com/news/news/celebrities/46944/prince-harry-reveals-he-suffered-from-depression-after-leaving-the-uk) — Prince Harry reveals he suffered from depression after leaving the UK
- [The List](https://thelist.com/2281338/prince-harry-one-question-princess-diana-puts-megxit-in-sharp-focus) — Prince Harry Has One Question For Princess Diana – And It Puts Megxit In Sharp Focus
- [thairath.co.th](https://thairath.co.th/news/foreign/2965095) — Prince Harry Has Opened up About Falling Into Depression After Leaving the Royal Family and Feeling Guilty After the Death of His Mother.
- [Quién](https://quien.com/realeza/2026/10/08/el-principe-harry-confiesa-que-cayo-en-depresion-tras-dejar-a-la-familia-real-me-volvi-inutil-en-casa) — Prince Harry Confesses that He Fell Into Depression After Leaving the Royal Family: 'I Became Useless at Home'
- [Martin Cid Magazine](https://martincid.com/analysis/prince-harry-masterclass-grief-depression-canada) — Prince Harry’s grief MasterClass: his depression began when the stress stopped
- [BBC News](https://bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c623dv9n93evo) — Harry says he 'slipped into depression' during royal exit
- [Perez Hilton](https://perezhilton.com/prince-harry-slipped-into-depression-after-megxit-meghan-markle-fled-united-kingdom) — Prince Harry Reveals He 'Slipped Into Depression' After He & Meghan Markle Fled UK During Megxit
- [TrendingPolitics](https://trendingpoliticsnews.com/prince-harry-reveals-mental-health-battle-slipped-into-depression-trin) — Prince Harry Reveals Mental Health Battle: 'Slipped Into Depression'
- [News Addicts](https://newsaddicts.com/prince-harry-shares-struggles-with-depression-post-royal-departure) — Prince Harry Shares Struggles with Depression Post-Royal Departure
- [NZ Herald](https://nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/prince-harry-reveals-he-slipped-into-depression-after-moving-to-canada/TFQGSKCAERCIXBU6YTYWMU2IIY) — Prince Harry reveals he ‘slipped into depression’ after moving to Canada
- [CTV News](https://ctvnews.ca/canada/royal-family/article/prince-harry-says-he-was-depressed-for-two-weeks-after-moving-to-canada) — Prince Harry says he was depressed for two weeks after moving to Canada
- [Metro News](https://metro.co.uk/2026/10/08/prince-harry-reveals-slipped-deep-depression-weeks-megxit-29693712) — Prince Harry reveals he slipped into 'deep depression for weeks' after Megxit
- [INTELLINEWS](https://intelli.news/2026/10/08/prince-harry-reveals-he-slipped-into-depression-after-megxit-as-he-opens-up-in-candid-interview-about-grief-of-losing-his-mother-and-how-he-has-10-day-rule-with-meghan-and-his-children) — Prince Harry Dreams He 'Slipped Into Depression' After Megxit as He Opens up in Candid Interview About Grievance of Losing His Mother and How He Has '10 Day Rule' with Meghan and His Children
- [abc](https://abc.es/gente/principe-harry-sobre-salida-familia-real-cai-20261008184907-nt.html) — Prince Harry, on His Departure From the Royal Family: "I Fell Into a Depression for Two Weeks, It Didn't Work without Adrenaline"
- [Marie Claire](https://marieclaire.com/celebrity/royals/prince-harry-experienced-depression-adrenaline-crash-moving-to-canada) — Prince Harry Admits He Experienced a Serious "Adrenaline Crash" and Depression After Stepping Down as a Senior Royal
- [HuffPost](https://huffpost.com/entry/prince-harry-depression_n_6ac79bfde4b09d2661d58e61) — Prince Harry Talks About Slipping Into Depression For Two Weeks
- [IBTimes UK](https://ibtimes.co.uk/prince-harry-depression-adrenaline-crash-canada-1824555) — Prince Harry Says He 'Couldn't Function Without Adrenaline' After Moving to Canada
- [The Independent (US)](https://the-independent.com/news/uk/home-news/prince-harry-depression-canada-meghan-markle-royal-family-b3063626.html) — Harry opens up on his depression and 'adrenaline crash' after leaving royal family
- [Internewscast](https://internewscast.com/news/prince-harry-says-he-slipped-into-depression-after-megxit) — Prince Harry Says He Slipped Into Depression After Megxit
- [Harpers Bazaar](https://harpersbazaar.com/celebrity/latest/a74080007/prince-harry-talks-depression-after-leaving-london-masterclass-video-quotes) — Prince Harry Admits He Went Through a Period of Depression After Leaving the U.K.
- [Iefimerida](https://iefimerida.gr/zoi/katathlipsi-exomologisi-prigkipa-hari-kanada-megkan) — "I Fell Into Depression": Prince Harry's Confession About the Period He Moved to Canada with Meghan - iefimerida.gr
- [dailymail.com](https://dailymail.com/news/article-16193343/Prince-Harry-reveals-slipped-depression-Megxit-opens-candid-interview-grief-losing-mother-10-day-rule-Meghan-children.html) — Prince Harry reveals he 'slipped into depression' after Megxit
- [Just Jared](https://justjared.com/2026/10/08/prince-harry-reveals-he-suffered-2-weeks-of-depression-after-leaving-uk-for-north-america) — Prince Harry Reveals He Suffered 2 Weeks of Depression After Leaving UK for North America
- [The Blast](https://theblast.com/865002/why-prince-harry-couldnt-function-leaving-royal-life) — Why Prince Harry 'Couldn’t Function' After Leaving Royal Life
- [OK! Magazine](https://okmagazine.com/p/prince-harry-slipped-depression-weeks-secret-move-canada) — Prince Harry 'Slipped Into Depression' for Weeks After His Secret Move to Canada in 2019: 'I Couldn't Function Without Adrenaline'
- [Page Six](https://pagesix.com/2026/10/08/royal-family/prince-harry-says-he-was-depressed-after-leaving-uk-with-meghan-markle-prince-archie) — Prince Harry 'slipped into depression' after abandoning the UK with Meghan Markle, Prince Archie
- [E! News](https://eonline.com/news/1436880/prince-harry-struggled-with-depression-after-canada-move-with-meghan-markle) — Prince Harry Says He "Slipped Into Depression" After Canada Move With Meghan Markle, Son Archie
- [celebitchy.com](https://celebitchy.com/1001364/prince_harry_had_an_extreme_adrenaline_crash_after_moving_to_canada_in_2019) — Prince Harry had an extreme ‘adrenaline crash’ after moving to Canada in 2019
- [PerthNow](https://perthnow.com.au/entertainment/celebrity-gossip/prince-harry-reveals-he-slipped-into-depression-after-moving-to-canada-c-22990548) — Prince Harry reveals he 'slipped into depression' after moving to Canada
- [Kurier](https://kurier.at/stars/royals/prinz-harry-gibt-zu-nach-umzug-in-eine-depression-verfallen-zu-sein/403196740) — Prince Harry Admits to "Falling Into Depression" After Moving
- [ekriti](https://ekriti.gr/gossip-lifestyle/prigkipas-hari-epesa-se-katathlipsi-meta-ti-metakomisi-ston-kanada) — Prince Harry: "I Fell Into Depression After Moving to Canada"
- [Daily Express](https://express.co.uk/news/royal/2255536/prince-harry-depression-meghan-markle) — Prince Harry says he 'slipped into depression' after moving abroad
- [US Magazine](https://usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/prince-harry-recalls-depression-after-canada-move-in-2019) — Prince Harry Admits He ‘Slipped Into Depression’ After Moving to Canada 6 Years Before U.K. Return
- [GB News](https://gbnews.com/royal/prince-harry-depression-canada-meghan-markle-prince-archie) — Prince Harry reveals he 'slipped into depression' after moving to Canada with Meghan and Archie
- [TMZ](https://tmz.com/2026/10/08/prince-harry-was-depressed-after-moving-to-canada) — Prince Harry Says He Was Depressed After Moving to Canada with Meghan Markle, Archie

## Questions

**What did Prince Harry say about his mental state after moving to Canada?**

Prince Harry stated he experienced an "adrenaline crash" and "slipped into depression for about two weeks" after moving to Canada in late 2019. He described feeling useless around the house and that he needed stress to function.

**How long did Prince Harry say he didn't cry after his mother's death?**

Prince Harry said he did not cry for 15 to 20 years after his mother Princess Diana's death. He described this period as one of "numbness" and "emotional shutdown."

**When did Prince Harry and his family move to Canada?**

Prince Harry recalled that his family moved to Canada in late 2019. This was a few months after the birth of their son, Archie.

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