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The Duke of Sussex – who is living in America with Meghan Markle after the couple quit royal duties – said Diana’s death in 1997 when he was just 12 had left “a huge hole inside of me”. The book, Hospital by the Hill, tells the story of a young person whose mother died working on the front line at a hospital during the coronavirus crisis.
In his foreword, reported by The Times, Harry writes: “If you are reading this book, it’s because you’ve lost your parent or a loved one, and while I wish I was able to hug you right now, I hope this story is able to provide you comfort in knowing that you’re not alone.
“When I was a young boy I lost my mum.
“At the time I didn’t want to believe it or accept it, and it left a huge hole inside of me.
“I know how you feel, and I want to assure you that over time that hole will be filled with so much love and support.”
Prince Harry has opened up about his mother Princess Diana’s death in a foreword to a book (Image: GETTY)
Harry added that while a lost loved one might be gone forever, they were “always with you and you can hold on to them for ever”.
He said: “You may feel alone, you may feel sad, you may feel angry, you may feel bad. This feeling will pass.
“And I will make a promise to you – you will feel better and stronger once you are ready to talk about how it makes you feel.”
The book, written by Chris Connaughton and illustrated by Fay Troote, is being given to bereaved children as…
