Royal 'Bad Boy' Cassius Taylor Opens Up on Mental Health Struggles
Known as the 'bad boy' royal for his DJ career at exclusive London events, Cassius Taylor has shifted focus to a far more serious subject in his latest interview. The 29-year-old grandson of Prince Edward, Duke of Kent, has candidly discussed his personal battles with mental health.
Personal Struggles and Charitable Support
Speaking to Hello magazine, Taylor revealed that behind the parties and glamour, he has grappled with significant mental health challenges. 'I've had my struggles. I think most people have. And if I can help give back, then I will,' Taylor stated emphatically.
He explained his support for two specific charities: Rave to Save, a fundraiser for men's suicide prevention, and Suicide&Co, which assists individuals dealing with suicide-related grief. This advocacy stems directly from his own experiences with emotional turmoil.
The Meaning Behind the Tattoo
When discussing his distinctive skeleton arm tattoo, Taylor again touched on mental health themes. 'At the time, I was going through quite a lot of emotional changes and a good bit of self-realisation,' he recalled.
He described experiencing extreme mood fluctuations: '[There were] differences in how I felt at times and when I was up, I was up and when I was down, I was down, and I learned a lot from it.' This period of introspection ultimately contributed to his personal growth.
Family Connections and Cancer Charity Work
Taylor also detailed his involvement with the Royal Marsden Cancer Charity, where his mother, Lady Helen Taylor, serves as a trustee. This connection became personal when his father, Timothy Taylor, received treatment at the Royal Marsden Hospital for Hodgkin lymphoma, a type of blood cancer.
Despite his royal lineage as the late Queen Elizabeth's first cousin's grandson, Taylor enjoyed a relatively private upbringing compared to senior royals. He made occasional public appearances as a child, including on the Buckingham Palace balcony for Trooping the Colour ceremonies.
Education and Career Path
The second of four children, Taylor grew up close with siblings Columbus (31), Eloise (23), and Estella (21). He attended Wellington College in Berkshire, with annual fees of £35,775, before earning an art management degree at Goldsmiths University.
His creative instincts were nurtured early by his parents, both renowned art dealers. 'I was constantly being dragged to galleries as a child,' he joked about his artistic upbringing.
After graduation, Taylor worked at his father's London gallery before joining PR agency Purple, where he organized prestigious events at venues like Somerset House. He eventually founded his own events company, Telltale, and curated an art show during Frieze week celebrating painter Armen Eloyan.
Personal Interests and Future Aspirations
In his free time, Taylor enjoys immersive theatre experiences like Punch Drunk, where participants wear VR headsets in abandoned warehouses with live actors. He shares glimpses of his artistic life on Instagram, featuring DJ sessions with friends and gatherings with royal cousins Lady Amelia Windsor and Flora Vesterberg.
Taylor humorously described himself as the 'annoying' child who took time to settle on a career path. 'I always knew I'd end up in the creative industries in some capacity, due to my upbringing, similar to everyone in my family,' he told Tatler magazine, which once crowned him one of Britain's most eligible bachelors.
Currently single, Taylor revealed his ultimate goal is to start his own family. His journey from royal 'bad boy' to mental health advocate demonstrates a thoughtful evolution beyond his public persona.
