Prince Harry Reportedly Earned Up To $100,000 For Grief MasterClass After Depression Revelation

Prince Harry was paid to front a MasterClass on grief and mental health in which he revealed he 'slipped into depression for about two weeks' after moving to Canada with Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, in 2019. Reports suggest he could have received up to $100,000, approximately £75,500, although the exact amount has not been confirmed.

The session, titled 'Redefining Grief: Building Resilience Through Loss,' was released on the MasterClass platform on Thursday, 8 October. It features the Duke of Sussex in conversation with Dr Mary-Frances O'Connor, a neuroscientist and grief researcher.

For context, Harry said in the class that he left the UK for Canada with Meghan and their son Archie in 2019 because he wanted 'some space away from everything.' He described an 'adrenaline crash' after leaving what he called a 'stressful environment.'

Prince Harry's Reported MasterClass Payout

It was reported that Harry may have received up to $100,000 for the class, potentially alongside a share of subscription revenue. A source close to the duke confirmed that he had been paid, but did not disclose the amount or any other contractual details.

'I'd encourage everyone to watch it before casting any judgment,' the source said, adding that Harry should not be criticised for 'speaking from the heart.'

The reported figure or the suggestion that Harry would receive a share of subscription revenue cannot be independently verified. The source's confirmation establishes only that a payment was made, not its size or structure.

There is some historical context for the claim. The Hollywood Reporter reported in 2017 that MasterClass instructors could receive about $100,000 upfront, plus 30 per cent of the revenue generated by their classes.

That earlier report does not establish the terms of Harry's agreement, and MasterClass has not publicly disclosed his compensation arrangements.

MasterClass offers subscription-based access to its courses. The platform's published course information confirms Harry's participation alongside Dr O'Connor, but it does not confirm what, if anything, he was paid.

Harry's Two-Week Depression Admission

The most personal element of the class was Harry's account of his mental health. 'I actually slipped into depression for about two weeks and I felt like I couldn't function without adrenaline,' he said.

The remark should be understood as his own account of a period after arriving in Canada, rather than an independently established medical assessment. He did not say in the reported extracts that the depression caused the couple's later decision to step back from royal duties.

Harry and Meghan stayed on Vancouver Island before announcing in early 2020 that they would step back from their roles as working royals. They later moved to the United States.

The duke's language was plain, but the account was not presented as a single incident. He described feeling unable to function without the adrenaline that had become part of his daily life.

Inside the Grief and Resilience Masterclass

The course is billed by MasterClass as an exploration of grief, resilience and coping strategies. Harry's contribution sits within that broader subject, rather than being framed as a formal interview about the royal family.

The discussion is not limited to bereavement. The class brings together Harry's personal account and Dr O'Connor's expertise on grief, offering audiences a structured discussion of loss and recovery rather than a series of isolated royal headlines.

The release also comes after reports in August 2026 said Harry and Meghan had returned to the UK with their children for an extended stay after spending several years in the United States. The reports did not establish a permanent relocation, and neither Harry nor Meghan has publicly set out the full arrangements.

The payment story is likely to attract interest because it involves a public figure discussing mental health in a commercial setting. The available evidence does not show that the payment has been criticised by named mental health organisations, royal commentators or MasterClass users.

What can be said with confidence is narrower. Harry took part in the course, spoke openly about a two-week period of depression and was paid for the session, according to a source close to him. The reported $100,000 figure and any potential revenue share remain unconfirmed.