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Meghan and Harry share quote on Instagram about ‘not letting fear stop you’ after admitting ‘struggles’ with royal life

MEGHAN Markle and Prince Harry have shared an inspirational quote about courage after admitting “struggles” with royal life.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex shared the quote from American surfer Bethany Hamilton, who lost her arm in a shark attack, with their Instagram followers on their Sussex Royal account yesterday.

 Meghan and Harry shared a quote from US surfer Bethany Hamilton on Instagram on Monday
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Meghan and Harry shared a quote from US surfer Bethany Hamilton on Instagram on MondayCredit: sussexroyal/Instagram

The quote read: “Courage doesn’t mean you don’t get afraid. Courage means you don’t let fear stop you.”

Captioning the post, the royal couple wrote: “An inspiring quote to begin the week!”

It comes just weeks after Meghan Markle admitted that her royal life had been a “struggle” in ITV documentary, Harry and Meghan: An African Journey.

Speaking to presenter Tom Bradby she fights back tears, saying: "Look, any woman especially when they are pregnant you’re really vulnerable and so that was made really challenging, and then when you have a newborn – you know…

 The royal couple captioned the post "An inspiring quote to begin the week!"
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The royal couple captioned the post "An inspiring quote to begin the week!"Credit: Splash News
 Bethany Hamilton lost her arm in a shark attack back in 2003
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Bethany Hamilton lost her arm in a shark attack back in 2003Credit: World Surf League

"And especially as a woman, it’s a lot. So you add this on top of just trying to be a new mom or trying to be a newlywed it’s, well…

"And, also thank you for asking, because not many people have asked if I’m OK. But it’s a very real thing to be going through behind the scenes."

Tom asks her directly if it is fair to say that it has been a struggle, and looking emotional, Meghan replies: "Yes."

 The post comes just weeks after Meghan admitted to having "struggled" with royal life on an ITV documentary
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The post comes just weeks after Meghan admitted to having "struggled" with royal life on an ITV documentary

And royal fans were quick to bolster Harry and Meghan after they shared the “inspiring” quote this morning.

Commenting on the post one wrote: “We love you, Meghan. xoxo Keep fighting the good fight!”

Another added: “So true....Meghan and Harry are courageous and unstoppable”

“I love this quote. Meghan and harry you two are the epitome of courage. Thank you” said a third.

In other royal news, we told you how Prince Harry took a commercial flight to Tokyo after private jet row.

And the Queen wanted the royal children to be "seated in a different room" for Christmas lunch, a royal expert has claimed.

We also revealed Meghan Markle says we’re all ‘wounded creatures that need to be healed’ as she talks about her fears and insecurities.

Meghan Markle reveals her nickname for Prince Harry as she’s pressed on ‘surviving’ in the media spotlight in Harry and Meghan: An African Journey
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