Prince Harry has spent years publicly unpacking his grief over the death of his mother, Princess Diana. But his latest revelations have sparked renewed skepticism among royal experts.
The Duke of Sussex opened up about how losing his mother when he was 12 affected his life in a new MasterClass course titled “Redefining Grief: Building Resilience Through Loss,” which debuted Oct. 8.
In the course, Harry spoke with neuroscientist and grief expert Dr. Mary-Frances O’Connor about how grief can affect the brain and body.
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The Daily Mail reported that Harry pocketed $100,000, plus a share of subscription revenue for his class. A source told the outlet, “I’d encourage everyone to watch it before casting any judgment,” adding that he should not be criticized at length for “speaking from the heart.”Â
Forbes previously reported that most MasterClass instructors get at least $100,000 and a share of at least 30% of revenue.
The Daily Mail reported that a spokesperson confirmed Harry was paid by MasterClass but declined to comment further. Past stars featured on the platform include Martin Scorsese, Gordon Ramsay and Hillary Clinton, among others.
Fox News Digital reached out to Archewell and MasterClass for comment.
Several royal experts told Fox News Digital that Harry’s decision to repeatedly revisit his grief through books, interviews and media projects has fueled debate over whether the 42-year-old is profiting from the tragedy he shares with his brother, Prince William, who has largely chosen to grieve outside the spotlight.
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“Prince Harry has spoken extensively about his emotional scars and unresolved grief surrounding the death of his mother,” British broadcaster and photographer Helena Chard told Fox News Digital.
“However, Harry continuously paints himself a victim,” Chard said. “Blame always falls on someone else. He realizes people’s interest in Diana and, let’s not forget, it makes a quick buck. It’s seen as a cash grab, cashing in on his mother’s death. It plays into the reported title ‘Grief Grifter.'”
“The public understands the heartache Harry and William must have endured after their mother passed away,” Chard said. “Grief affects people in different ways, and both boys endured divergent paths of grief.”
According to People magazine, MasterClass approached Harry about developing a class on grief in 2025. The course was filmed in California during the summer of 2026, before Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, traveled back to the U.K.
People reported that the course, released ahead of World Mental Health Day on Oct. 10, supports two charities: Scotty’s Little Soldiers, a U.K. organization that helps children and young people whose parents died during or after service in the British Armed Forces, and Comfort Zone Camp, a U.S. nonprofit that provides bereavement camps for grieving children.
