Prince Harry admits he ‘feels tense and triggered’ every time he flies back to the UK

Prince Harry revealed that flying back to the UK is an anxiety “trigger” for him because of what happened to his mother, Diana, Princess of Wales.

The revelation was made in Harry’s new Apple TV documentary, ‘The Me You Can’t See’, and confirms his recent trip to Britain in April for his grandfather Prince Philip’s funeral would have proved a difficult time for him.

In episode three of his and Oprah Winfrey’s new docu-series, Harry opens up about therapy for “disturbing memories”.

He also reveals that he always “feels a bit tense and uptight” when landing in the UK.

“For most of my life I always felt worried, concerned, a little bit tense and uptight whenever I fly back into the UK, whenever I fly back into London,” he said.

“I was like ‘Why do I feel so uncomfortable?’

“And I could never understand why. I was aware of it. I wasn’t aware of it at the time I was younger but after I started doing therapy and stuff like that. I became aware of it.

“For me, London is a trigger because of what happened to my mum.”

Harry also told how the therapist suggested that being in in the UK makes him feel “helpless” and like he is trapped.

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“Being hunted, helpless and knowing you can’t do anything about it. There is no escape,” he openly said.

The documentary series looks at how trauma affects different people from different backgrounds and for Harry much of the focus is on his mother’s treatment by the papparazzi.

In episode one of the Apple TV series Harry mentions when he thinks about his mum the first thought he has is about them being chased by paparazzi.

“Unfortunately when I think about my mum the first thing that comes to mind is always the same one over and over again,” he admitted

“Strapped in a car, with a seat belt across with my brother in the car as well and my mother driving being chase by 3, 4, 5 mopeds with paparazzi on.

“And then she was almost unable to drive because of the tears. There was no protection.”

The series is made up of five episodes that explore mental health issues with singer Lady Gaga and actress Glen Close also opening up about their past traumas.