'Long time to understand': Prince William's raw and personal admission during radio chat

Prince William made a raw admission during an appearance on a special episode of BBC Radio 1 show Life Hacks, as he joined an all-male panel talking about mental health.

The issue is something the heir to the throne has championed for years and he's never shied away from the topic but on Wednesday's episode, the 43-year-old shared personal details in a way we haven't really heard before.

"Learn to love yourself and understand yourself," the Prince of Wales said when sharing his mental health tips.

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"I take a long time trying to understand my emotions and why I feel like I do.

"And I feel like that's a really important process to do every now and again, to check in with yourself and work out why you're feeling like you do.

"Sometimes there is an obvious explanation, sometimes there isn't.

"I think that idea that a mental health crisis is temporary – you can have a strong mental health crisis moment, but it will pass."

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Rapper Professor Green - who was among the panel which also included fellow musician Guvna B, director of clinical services from charity James' Place Allan Brownrigg and a young man named Nathan - wanted more men to talk about their emotions and for there to be more public male role models in the space.

The Prince of Wales agreed for the need for "more male role models out there, talking about it and normalising it, so that it becomes second nature to all of us".

"Part of feeling comfortable talking about mental health is understanding it," William said.

"And if you've got guys who have really gone about trying to really learn about what feelings are, why we feel like we do, what can we do about it? That's part of the conversation, too."

Prince William was asked if his three kids openly talked about their feelings.

"Sometimes too much," he said jokingly.

"I get all the details, which I love, it's amazing."

Prince William's The Royal Foundation has championed a number of mental health initiatives over the years, including a National Suicide Prevention Network, with the issue a cause close to his heart.

The father-of-three said he hopes people are able to reach out to such organisations as a "little stepping stone" to get through a difficult moment and "hopefully the idea of suicide keeps being pushed further and further away".

"Because you know that tomorrow, you might wake up and you might feel very different," he said.

If you or someone you know needs help, call or visit Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Men's Helpline on 1300 78 99 78. In the event of an emergency call Triple Zero (000).

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