Prince Harry has shared a touching parenting habit inspired by his late mother, Princess Diana, revealing that he hugs his children Archie and Lilibet "as tight as possible" when they are upset, mirroring Diana's own comforting style.
Podcast Revelation
Speaking on the Joe Marler Will See You Now podcast released last week, the Duke of Sussex recounted how Diana would embrace him and Prince William tightly after a challenging day. Harry said: "The resilience of kids is amazing... if a day is hard, one thing I will do is always squeeze my kids that extra, extra tight."
Family Update
The interview aired shortly before Prince Archie, seven, and Princess Lilibet, five, met their grandfather King Charles for the first time in four years. Harry also met with the King alongside Meghan Markle and their children.
Lighthearted Moments
During the mock therapy session with "Dr Marler," Harry gave his full name as "Henry Charles Albert David, Duke of Sussex" and joked his hair color was "auburn," not ginger. He named "Love Island" as his favorite trashy TV show, though clarified he has watched it but does not follow it regularly. Asked which famous Harry he would be for a day—Harry Styles, Harry Kane, or Harry Potter—he chose Kane "on a winning day." He also expressed optimism for England's World Cup chances, saying "it's coming home."
Grooming and Trauma Coping
On grooming, Harry said: "S***, shave, shower," adding he trims his beard every five to six days. Regarding hair loss, he joked: "Nothing really happening on top... I try not to look at what's happening." When asked how he copes with trauma, he cited exercise, sport, routine, and boxing: "Just to let the aggression out, get a sweat on."
