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The Prince of Wales has candidly discussed the journey it has taken for him to fully comprehend his emotions, during an open conversation about mental health. Speaking on a special episode of Radio 1’s Life Hacks, Prince William emphasized the necessity for more male role models to openly address their mental health challenges. He believes such openness would encourage other men to speak out and normalize discussions about emotional wellbeing.
In the panel discussion hosted by Greg James on male suicide, Prince William shared his personal approach to managing emotions. He explained, “I take a long time trying to understand my emotions and why I feel like I do, and I feel like that’s a really important process to do every now and again, to check in with yourself and work out why you’re feeling like you do.” He underscored that while sometimes emotional struggles have clear reasons, at other times they do not, adding, “I think that idea that mental health crisis is temporary – you can have a strong mental health crisis moment but it will pass.” The Prince encouraged individuals to “learn to love yourself and understand yourself,” stressing that comfort in discussing mental health comes from gaining understanding. He further highlighted the need for more men to speak openly, so that conversations about mental health “become second nature to us all.”
The panel also included other contributors, such as Allan Brownrigg, director of clinical services at the James’ Place charity; musicians Professor Green and Guvna B; and Nathan, who shared his own experiences. Stephen Manderson, known professionally as Professor Green, who has long been an advocate for mental health awareness, welcomed the opportunity to join the discussion. Having lost his father to suicide, he expressed the importance of encouraging open talks around men’s mental health. He remarked, “I’ve got a little boy and I hate to think of him growing up in a world where he doesn’t have a circle of friends that he knows he can go to, or services that he knows he can access if in a time of need, at a time when he perhaps doesn’t have me.” Professor Green also praised Prince William’s openness, noting it helps shine a light on a subject often avoided.
Prince William has frequently spoken about the impact of male suicide. During one emotional encounter, he was visibly moved listening to Rhian Mannings, who shared how her husband had taken his own life shortly after the tragic death of their infant son. In related efforts, a new National Suicide Prevention Network has been established across the UK, chaired by Professor Ann John, a public health medicine consultant with expertise in suicide prevention. The Royal Foundation recognizes that preventing suicide is a complex issue with no single solution, but hopes the network will deepen understanding of the root causes and improve support for those affected
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