Prince William has spoken emotionally about how the grief over his mother's death inspired his mental health campaigning. At a preview of the BBC documentary Mind Over Marathon, he said he needed 'a minute to calm myself down' after becoming overwhelmed.
The Duke of Cambridge, 34, told the audience: 'I have my own reasons for being involved in mental health - what happened to me and my mother when I was younger.' He added that he was 'speechless' and 'quite emotional' after watching the film, which follows ten runners with mental health issues training for the London Marathon.
William called for an end to the 'stiff upper lip' culture, saying children have grown up feeling it is 'taboo or weak' to talk about emotions. He pledged to ensure his own children feel able to discuss their feelings.
The documentary, presented by Nick Knowles, airs on BBC One on 27 April. It is part of a new BBC season on mental health, and the London Marathon has chosen the royals' Heads Together campaign as its official charity.
William's remarks came a day after his brother, Prince Harry, gave a candid interview about his own struggles following Diana's death, admitting he experienced 'total chaos' and felt 'on the verge of punching someone' before seeking counselling.
