An expert has criticized Prince Harry over his alleged $100,000 payout for participating in a MasterClass session. Harry teamed up with Dr. Mary-Frances O’Connor, a renowned clinical psychologist, for a session titled “Redefining Grief: Building Resilience Through Loss.” During the session, he discussed several topics, including how he dealt with the loss of his mother, Princess Diana. Following the session’s release, reports began circulating that Harry had received a substantial sum for his participation, sparking considerable criticism.
Prince Harry criticized by expert for his alleged $100K MasterClass payout
Royal expert Kinsey Schofield has criticized Prince Harry over his alleged $100,000 payout for participating in a MasterClass session. For the unversed, Harry appeared in a session titled “Redefining Grief: Building Resilience Through Loss.” The MasterClass was released on October 8, ahead of World Mental Health Day. The Duke of Sussex teamed up with Dr. Mary-Frances O’Connor, a neuroscientist and clinical psychologist, to discuss various aspects of grief and mental health.
During the session, Harry had an in-depth conversation with the psychologist and shared how his mother, Princess Diana’s, death affected him emotionally. He even recalled not crying when he was told that his mother had died. Harry admitted that he initially believed his inability to cry was a sign of strength, but his perspective eventually changed.
Reports suggest that MasterClass approached Harry in 2025 about developing a session on grief. He took the opportunity to share lessons from his life and raise awareness about mental health. While the session generated considerable attention, reports that he may have received a substantial payout for participating also sparked criticism.
Recently, Schofield shared her views on the matter during a discussion with British talk show host Kevin O’Sullivan. She said, “If he truly did pocket over $100K for discussing her death then I would suggest his mother would be appalled.” She added that, following Earl Spencer’s memoir about Diana, she feels overwhelmed by the renewed focus on Diana’s story.
