The Heads Together event took place at Kensington Palace, where Prince Harry hosted a BBQ for high-profile stars and encouraged them to help remove the stigma surrounding mental health issues.

The 31-year-old royal, in a bid to show that anyone can be affected by psychological problems, also opened up about his own experiences following the death of his mother, Diana, Princess of Wales, on 31st August 1997.

He said: “I really regret not ever talking about it… it’s OK to suffer, as long as you talk about it.

“[And] it’s not a weakness. Weakness is having a problem and not recognising it and not solving that problem.”

The prince, who founded Heads Together with his brother, Prince William, and his sister-in-law, Kate Middleton, said that he hoped the charity would help "people to realise whether you're a white van driver or an Olympian it actually makes no difference".

He added: "One of the biggest issues is realising it yourself anyway.

"When you're suffering from depression and anxiety you start to feel as though there's something going on but unless someone tells you what anxiety is, how the hell are you supposed to know."

Useful Resources

If you're suffering from anxiety or depression, you can call the Samaritans' confidential 24-hour helpline on 08457 90 90 90 or contact these organisations:

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