Prince Harry candidly discussed his past nightclub lifestyle and partying days in a new GQ interview. The Duke of Sussex spoke about the royal family, the profound grief of losing his mother, Princess Diana, at a young age, and the possibility of reconciling with his father, King Charles, and older brother, Prince William. He also had a sharp response to those who say they miss his partying days.
How Prince Harry described growing beyond his younger party years
Prince Harry discussed his past nightclub and partying ways in a new GQ interview. Zach Baron asked Harry whether he was making a conscious effort to change the parenting approach he experienced growing up and avoid repeating the same patterns with his own children.
To this, the Duke of Sussex replied that when the world is changing rapidly, one cannot stay the same. He candidly spoke about how so many people have said, “Oh, he’s changed.” To which Harry replied: “So I’m no longer falling out of nightclubs drunk? Is that what you wanted for me?”
For those unversed, the prince was notorious for his partying ways before meeting and marrying American actress Meghan Markle. In the past couple of years, Harry has been channeling his focus on his family and his charitable endeavors, such as the Invictus Games.
The Duke of Sussex addressed most topics honestly, including his frosty relationship with King Charles and Prince William. Harry shared that it was important for him to put his children in a British school and that having them experience a new culture was crucial. He also quashed reports that the Sussexes had been planning this move for a long time and revealed that they didn’t think too much about it and simply moved across the pond.
Furthermore, he discussed his MasterClass, in which he had spoken about the profound grief of losing his mother, Princess Diana, at a young age. Harry also spoke about grieving a strained relationship with his father and older brother. He explained that there are people who don’t want this to work out, but he does, and hopes he can mend ties with Charles and William.
