Prince Harry branded Fortnite "addictive" (Image: GETTY)
The Duke of Sussex urged parents to protect their children from these “irresponsible” games during a visit to a YMCA in West London. He added that social media is “more addictive than drugs and alcohol”. Harry was speaking to mental health experts about the effects of social media and violent video games.
He said parents don’t know what to do about their children’s addiction to Fortnite.
The Duke said: “The game shouldn’t be allowed.
“Where is the benefit of having it in your household?
“It’s created to addict, an addiction to keep you in front of a computer for as long as possible. It’s so irresponsible.
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Prince Harry spoke about video games and social media with mental health experts at a London YMCA (Image: GETTY)
“Parents have got their hands up - they don’t know what to do