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Prince Harry’s not so subtle dig to royal during last job as a ‘senior royal’

Before he jets back to Canada to be with Meghan and Archie!
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In what could be Prince Harry’s last job as a senior royal, he has made a not so subtle dig at the royal family as he spoke about mental health in a clip to promote the rugby league.

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In the video (which you can watch above) Harry, 35, urged people to avoid “grinning and bearing” their mental health woes and to discuss their problems – given his own family woes and their “stiff upper lip”. 

Prince Harry on Thursday
Prince Harry on Thursday (Credit: Getty)
Harry in what could be his last job as a prince
Harry in what could be his last job as a prince (Credit: Getty)

“Rugby league is not just a sport, but a community and one that takes care of its own,” Harry said, in what sounded like a dig at Prince William.

“It is not just about being physically fit but more importantly mentally strong.

“The perception of rugby league is that you need to be tough. You can’t show your feelings, you need to grin and bear it.

“But something like the Mental Fitness Charter will help us make real progress in getting rid of the stigma associated with mental illness.”

Meghan at a charity in Canada this week
Meghan visiting another charity in Canada (Credit: Justice For Girls)

Meanwhile, Meghan broke cover as she visited another women’s charity in Vancouver.

“The Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle visited to discuss climate justice for girls and the rights of Indigenous peoples. Was great to talk about the importance of a holistic approach to social justice, and the power of young women’s leadership,” a tweet on the Justice For Girls Twitter account read.

The charity promotes an end to violence and racism against teenage girls living in poverty.

Amid the turmoil going on in her life, Meghan also found the time earlier on Tuesday to visit a women’s refuge in Vancouver, Canada, where she is currently living with her son, Archie. 

It was the first time she was seen since she and her husband, Prince Harry, announced their royal family split

It also comes in the midst of her father, Thomas Markle, saying he will testify against her.

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