Prince Harry Faces Backlash for Advocating Self-Care in Virtual Panel Appearance

Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, is facing criticism after his recent appearance on a virtual panel where he advocated for individuals to prioritize self-care.

During the panel, which was hosted by mental health startup BetterUp and featured CEO Alexey Robichaux, tennis star Serena Williams, and Harry's wife, Meghan Markle, the prince emphasized the importance of allowing employees time to focus on themselves.

“From an employer perspective, you can't expect your people to put in the work on themselves when you're not giving them the time to do that,” Harry stated, drawing from his own experiences with burnout.

He spoke passionately about the significance of dedicating time to inner work and personal growth.

However, Harry's advice did not resonate well with many social media users.

One Twitter user named Tanner questioned the prince's credibility, stating, “What the hell is he talking about?

He's never done a hard day's work in his life.”

Another user, Richard James, criticized Harry for what he perceived as a self-centered attitude, saying, “It's always me-me time with Prince Harry.

Real people have to work for a living.”

Several Twitter users expressed their skepticism towards Harry's ability to offer valuable insights on the topic of mental health and work-life balance.

One user wrote, “I know he's qualified to talk about being mentally unstable because that's all he does, but what does he know about having a job or a balance between the two?”

Another user criticized the decision to profit from Harry's experiences, stating, “Exploiting him is not kind.”

The backlash continued, with some users questioning the prince's understanding of the concept of work.

Carol MacDonald tweeted, “OMG, is this a sick joke?

He doesn't actually know what the word work means.”

Another user highlighted the contrast between Harry's privileged position and the struggles faced by many during the pandemic, stating, “It's really difficult to take mental health advice from a 40-year-old who complained on Oprah that he only had his mom's millions to rely on because dad cut him off.

This is all during people losing their livelihoods.”

In response to the criticism, Gia Gordon expressed her lack of faith in Harry as a role model, saying, “It's very difficult for me to take this man seriously or be inspired by him when his actions towards his family, for instance, have been so utterly lacking in compassion and consideration.”

The negative sentiment continued, with one user dismissing Harry's credibility and referring to him as a “lazy bum unable to do any real work.”

The user concluded, “Go away, Harry.

The only people who need you are your sycophants and journalists.

To the rest of the world, you're nothing but a title.”

Amidst the backlash, Matthew Colkin, an immigration lawyer from Texas, raised questions about Harry's immigration status in the United States.

Colkin suggested that if Harry were not a member of the royal family, his admitted drug use could render him inadmissible to the country.

Colkin's tweets sparked a discussion about the prince's past drug use, with Harry previously admitting to taking drugs and drinking excessively to cope with the pain of his mother's death.

While Harry faced significant criticism, it is worth noting that not all responses were negative.

Piers Morgan, a prominent media personality, publicly supported U.S. comedian Joe Rogan, who had recently criticized Meghan Markle and Prince Harry amidst their Spotify deal controversy.

In a column for the New York Post, Morgan praised Rogan's podcast, stating, “We're allowed to hold different views from each other.”

Despite the mixed reactions, Prince Harry's call for individuals to prioritize self-care and mental well-being has ignited a heated debate, highlighting the challenges of balancing personal growth with professional responsibilities.