Prince Harry made me ‘feel less alone,' says youth ambassador

News story from Geo News Digital Desk Published 10 May 2026

Youth ambassador praises Harry and Meghan for listening to young voices and inspiring change.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle made a powerful impact during their recent visit to Australia after sitting down with young mental health advocates for an emotional discussion on the realities of growing up in rural and regional communities.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex met with Live4Life youth ambassadors at Swinburne University of Technology during the “Regional & Rural Youth Voices: Shaping the Future of Mental Health” forum, coordinated by Australian youth mental health organisation Batyr. 

The gathering brought together passionate young leaders determined to reshape conversations around mental health and suicide prevention in regional Australia.

Following the event, several youth ambassadors shared heartfelt reflections about the royal couple’s compassion.

One young mind, Jewel from Baw Baw, revealed that hearing Harry speak so candidly made her “feel less alone.”

“The moment that stayed with me most was when Prince Harry opened up so vulnerably about his own mental-health journey,” she shared. 

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