UK Prince Harry: "Royal Life Felt Like The Truman Show and a Zoo"

"Inherited Pain, Wanting to Stop It for the Sajeo"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Cho Hyun-ui] Prince Harry (photo), who has separated from the British royal family, said, "Life as a member of the royal family was like a combination of the movie The Truman Show and a zoo."

He made this remark during an appearance on a podcast hosted by actor Dax Shepard on the 13th (local time), according to the British daily The Guardian. The Truman Show, starring Jim Carrey, is a film about a protagonist living in a fabricated world as a spectacle for viewers.

Prince Harry said, "There was a lot of inherited pain and suffering as a member of the royal family," adding, "I wanted to break that cycle for my children."

Reflecting on what his mother, Princess Diana, experienced in her 20s, he explained that he realized he did not want the 'job' within the royal family. Prince Harry said, "I was forced to smile and endure in front of others, but behind the scenes, I saw how the business model operated," adding, "It was a combination of The Truman Show and being in a zoo."

He married Hollywood actress Meghan Markle in 2018. Their son Archie was born in May the following year, and they are currently expecting their second child.

Since separating from the royal family, Prince Harry has been living with his family in Los Angeles (LA), USA, and said he is living a freer life than before. He said, "I can walk around a bit more freely and put my son Archie on the back of my bike," adding, "I never had these opportunities before."

Prince Harry also revealed that he began therapy after conversations with his wife Markle. He said, "My wife noticed that I was hurt and was getting angry over things I couldn't control," adding, "Through therapy, I faced reality and realized that I need to use my special status to help others."

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