YOU’LL laugh, you’ll cry . . . you’ll probably want to switch off the telly.
Prince Harry’s tell-all chat to ITV journalist Tom Bradby has got the nation talking.
Prince Harry has the nation talking after his ITV interview to promote his new memoir
During the chat to promote his memoir Spare, Harry shirked claims he called the Royal Family racist, told how he wanted to reconcile with his family and of his pain over the death of his mum Princess Diana.
A selection of Sun readers watched and here reveal what they thought.
While some were shouting at the TV, others were deeply touched by his mental health confessions – and one agreed with his views on race.
‘Denials were so hypocritical’
PENSIONER Janet Charlton watched Harry scoff at the suggestion he had been “scathing” of Queen Consort Camilla in his book.
Janet, 65, said “He did this a few times, denying being critical of people just before launching into a negative story about that person.
Janet and Stewart had little sympathy for Harry and thought his comments about Camilla were hypocritical
“You can’t say you’re not being mean then do exactly that.
“While I have huge empathy for the loss of his mum, I’d like to see him own up to being more responsible for some of his drug use and what comes across as hypocrisy regarding Camilla.”
Her 67-year-old builder husband Stewart, who lives with Janet in Milton Keynes, Bucks, has little sympathy.
He says: “How can you say you don’t want to hurt the King and the Prince of Wales when you are revealing private details about what they have and have not done to you?’”
‘I respect his take on anxiety’
HARRY’S revelation that the Queen gave him permission to wear a beard to his wedding as it was a “shield” for his anxiety chimed with Claire Brooks.
The 43-year-old health centre worker from Leeds said: “Hearing a member of the Royal Family be open about these issues made me respect him.
Claire, her daughter Summer and friend Freya had different thoughts about the interview
“I suffer from anxiety and understand how Harry felt. It touched me.”
Claire’s ten-year-old daughter Summer was less captivated.
She said: “I felt sorry for him because he missed his mum. But a bit later I felt bored because it went on too long.”
Harry insisted he was “happy” and “at peace” – but Claire’s friend Freya Webber, 20, who watched with her, wasn’t having it.
She said: “If you are happy and at peace you don’t reveal details of private conversations to the general public which you know will upset your family.”
‘Not everyone can run away like him’
NHS worker Molly Abdulla was left feeling “angry and frustrated” with Harry, who she felt wanted viewers to pity him.
She said: “I am a dedicated nurse like he was a dedicated soldier. We get on with it.”
Molly and Josh were irked by what Harry had to say, especially his attitude to drugs
Molly, 30, from Barry, South Wales, was also irked by his attitude to drugs.
She said: “He went as far as saying his drug use gave him a better understanding of social issues.
“He should work a few shifts in any A&E and he could get the same understanding.”
She reckons Harry would be unable to relate to everyday working people.
Molly, who watched with 30-year-old partner Josh Waters, said: “Not everyone can run away from their problems like Harry did. He has the cash.
“He is in danger of telling a generation of people, ‘Moan and never take accountability’.”
‘He understands racial issues’
TRAINEE counsellor Jenita Kaonda only has positive things to say about Harry – and approves of his comments about race.
The prince denied he called the Royal Family racist during his 2021 interview with Oprah Winfrey.
Jenita thought Harry set the record straight when it came to racial issues
And mum-of-one Jenita, 29, from Basildon, Essex, agreed with his argument.
She said: “Harry was showing huge understanding about racial issues and was trying to explain nuanced comments.
“He set the record straight. As a black woman I understand how people can misconstrue comments about race.”
She also hailed Harry for supporting Lady Susan Hussey – Camilla’s lady-in-waiting who quizzed charity boss Ngozi Fulani where she was “really” from.
Jenita said: “I think it was a way of Harry showing how he found a positive in the situation and respected Susan for admitting fault.”
‘Imagine if Charles said that’
FOR Juan and Michelle Lopez the interview changed their opinion of Harry – for the worse.
Spanish Juan, 34, a recording studio worker, accused Harry of being after a quick buck.
Juan and Michelle’s opinion of Harry changed for the worse
He said: “I thought I’d respect Prince Harry but instead the interview left me believing he was simply out to embarrass his family and make money.
“When he talked about being sacrificed to the Press for Camilla to get good publicity I felt he had gone too far.
“If King Charles talked about Meghan like that Harry would be outraged.”
Wife Michelle, 37, originally from the Philippines, added: “I think he is self-sabotaging and can’t keep his stories straight.”
The couple, parents to mixed-race children, feel Harry’s views on race don’t apply to all families.
Juan said: “Harry gives the impression he is the person we must seek approval from on all things mixed race.”
