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He has spoken infront of thousands of people at numerous events, but Prince Harry has revealed he has a fear of public speaking.
The fourth in line to the throne spoke about his big secret to support World AIDS Day as part of Sentebale’s #FeelNoShame campaign, which aims to reduce the stigma associated with HIV.
The 30-year-old said he gets “incredibly nervous” before speaking to crowds.
It may come as a surprise to many as Harry seems calm and relaxed when talking at public and official royal engagements. The condition is called glossophobia. Some experts estimate that as much as 75 per cent of the population has some level of it.
“My secret is, believe it or not, I get incredibly nervous before public speaking no matter how big the crowd or the audience and despite the fact that I laugh and joke all the time I get incredibly nervous, if not anxious actually, before going into rooms full of people when I’m wearing a suit,” Prince Harry said.
“Now that I’ve confessed that, I’ll probably be even more worried that people are looking at me.”
We think you do just fine, Harry.
Prince Harry speaks at the opening ceremony of the Invictus Games in September.
Prince Harry speaks as he joins British troops and service personal remaining in Afghanistan in November.
Prince Harry speaks on stage at the Invictus Games closing concert.
Prince Harry speaks at a reception at the Riigikogu, the Estonian Parliament in Tallinn, Estonia in May.
Growing up in the public’s eye, Prince Harry always appeared to be very calm and relaxed during official speeches. Here he speaks at a reception at the Riigikogu, the Estonian Parliament in Tallinn, Estonia in May.
Charismatic Harry talks on stage during the Sentebale Summer Party
Charismatic Harry talks on stage during the Sentebale Summer Party at the Dorchester Hotel earlier this year.
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Prince Harry speaks on stage for We Day UK event at Wembley Arena on March 7, 2014 in London.
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Harry prepares his speech during a MapAction reception at the Royal Society in September, 2013 in London.
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With Olympic gold medallist Usain Bolt.
Harry might have a fear of public speaking, but it doesn’t seem to affect the young royal’s bright personality. Here he is with Olympic gold medallist Usain Bolt.
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He held Matias Gonzalez during a visit to the Sagrada Familia kindergarten in Chile.
The 30-year-old is even great with kids. He held Matias Gonzalez during a visit to the Sagrada Familia kindergarten in Chile.
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