Prince Harry shares how he and his children remember Diana with cake
Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Prince Harry shared that he and his children eat lemon drizzle cake to remember his late mother, Diana.
- He advised that exercise, nature, and talking are beneficial for coping with grief and stress.
- Harry encouraged young men to share their feelings when facing difficult times.
Prince Harry has revealed intimate details about how he and his children honor the memory of his late mother, Princess Diana, and shared personal strategies for coping with grief and stress.
Yes, we do lemon drizzle cake. I think traditions are really, really important, especially when they're sweet.
During a final event of his UK trip, the Duke of Sussex responded to a question from a 16-year-old named Sebastian, whose father died in 2010. When asked if he did anything special to mark his mother's death or birthday, Harry shared, "Yes, we do lemon drizzle cake." He emphasized the importance of traditions, especially "sweet" ones.
Later, a 21-year-old named Joshua, whose father died in 2011, asked the prince for advice on de-stressing during tough times. Harry highlighted exercise as a universal tool for managing grief and loss. "Whether it's going for a walk through nature, taking the dog for a walk or swimming in the cold sea - I love that - just to get yourself out and moving," he suggested.
Exercise is universally good for helping with grief, stress, loss. Whether it's going for a walk through nature, taking the dog for a walk or swimming in the cold sea - I love that - just to get yourself out and moving.
Harry acknowledged the ease with which one can become consumed by grief or stress, but stressed the importance of action and communication. "Guys, if you're feeling it, share it," he urged the young men, advocating for open discussion of emotions as a way to cope.
Guys, if you're feeling it, share it.
Originally published by BBC News in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.