Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex

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Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex

How Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, is a prominent member of the British royal family. He is the younger son of King Charles III and the late Diana, Princess of Wales. As of 2023, he stands fifth in the line of succession to the British throne. He has served in the British Army and gained considerable public attention for his charitable work and military service. Recent years have seen him step back from his role as a senior royal, relocating with his wife, Meghan Markle, to North America. He has since pursued various ventures, including media production and advocacy work, while remaining a figure of significant public interest.

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September 2004: Passing the Regular Commissions Board

In September 2004, Harry passed the Regular Commissions Board (RCB).

2004: Training as a Rugby Development Officer

In 2004, Prince Harry trained as a Rugby Development Officer for the Rugby Football Union and coached students in schools to encourage them to learn the sport.

May 2005: Entry into Royal Military Academy Sandhurst

On 8 May 2005, Harry entered the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, known as Officer Cadet Wales.

2005: Start of Prince Harry's Military Career

In 2005, Prince Harry started his 10 years of service in the army.

April 2006: Commissioned as Cornet

In April 2006, Harry completed his officer training and was commissioned as a Cornet (second lieutenant) in the Blues and Royals.

April 2006: Announcement of Potential Iraq Deployment

In April 2006, the Ministry of Defence announced that Harry would be shielded from the front line if his unit was sent to war in Iraq.

October 2006: Completion of Troop Leaders' Course

In October 2006, Harry completed the Troop Leaders' Course and rejoined his regiment in Windsor, where he was put in charge of a troop.

2006: Visit to Mants'ase Children's Home

In 2006, Prince Harry visited Mants'ase Children's Home near Mohale's Hoek in Lesotho, which he had first toured in 2004.

February 2007: Announcement of Deployment to Iraq

On 22 February 2007, the Ministry of Defence and Clarence House announced that Harry would be deployed with his regiment to Iraq.

April 2007: Decision to allow service in Iraq

On 30 April 2007, General Sir Richard Dannatt decided that Harry would serve with his unit in Iraq.

June 2007: Announcement that Harry would not serve in Iraq

By 16 May, 2007 Dannatt announced that Harry would not serve in Iraq due to security concerns.

June 2007: Training in Canada

In early June 2007, it was reported that Harry had arrived in Canada to train alongside soldiers of the Canadian Forces and British Army, at CFB Suffield near Medicine Hat, Alberta in preparation for a tour of duty in Afghanistan.

2007: First Deployment to Afghanistan

In 2007, Harry was deployed on active duty to Helmand Province, Afghanistan, for ten weeks.

April 2008: Promotion to Lieutenant

On 13 April 2008, Harry was promoted to lieutenant in the Blues and Royals regiment.

May 2008: Awarded Operational Service Medal

In May 2008, Princess Anne presented Harry with an Operational Service Medal for Afghanistan at the Combermere Barracks for his service.

October 2008: Announcement of Helicopter Training

In October 2008, it was announced that Harry would follow his brother, father and uncle in learning to fly military helicopters at RAF Shawbury.

2008: Completion of First Deployment

In 2007-2008, Prince Harry completes his first deployment to Afghanistan, having served for ten weeks in Helmand Province.

February 2009: Failed Pilot's Theory Test

In February 2009, Harry initially failed his pilot's theory test at the Defence Helicopter Flying School.

May 2010: Awarded Flying Brevet

On 7 May 2010, Prince Charles presented Harry with his flying brevet (wings) at a ceremony at the Army Air Corps Base (AAC), Middle Wallop.

December 2010: Golden Heart Award

In December 2010, the German charity Ein Herz für Kinder awarded him its Golden Heart Award, in recognition of his "charitable and humanitarian efforts".

2010: Vice-Royal Patron of RFU

In 2010, Prince Harry served as the RFU's vice-royal patron supporting the Queen as patron.

April 2011: Awarded Apache Flying Badge and Promotion to Captain

In April 2011, Harry was awarded his Apache Flying Badge on April 14 and promoted to captain on April 16.

June 2011: Availability for Deployment as Apache Pilot

In June 2011, Clarence House announced that Harry would be available for deployment in current operations in Afghanistan as an Apache helicopter pilot.

November 2011: Return to England for Apache Training

In November 2011, Harry returned to England and went to Wattisham Airfield in Suffolk to complete his training to fly Apache helicopters.

May 2012: Distinguished Humanitarian Leadership Award

On 7 May 2012, the Atlantic Council awarded him its Distinguished Humanitarian Leadership Award.

September 2012: Arrival at Camp Bastion in Afghanistan

On 7 September 2012, Harry arrived at Camp Bastion in southern Afghanistan as part of the 662 Squadron, 3 Regiment, Army Air Corps, to begin a four-month combat tour as an Apache helicopter co-pilot and gunner.

2012: Second Deployment to Afghanistan

In 2012, Harry was deployed on active duty to Afghanistan for twenty weeks with the Army Air Corps.

2012: Launch of Coach Core

In 2012, Prince Harry launched Coach Core alongside Prince William and Kate Middleton. The program provides apprenticeship opportunities for individuals seeking a career as a professional coach.

January 2013: Return from Deployment in Afghanistan

On 21 January 2013, it was announced that Harry was returning from a 20-week deployment in Afghanistan.

May 2013: Official visit to the United States

Between 9 and 15 May 2013, Harry made an official visit to the United States to promote the rehabilitation of injured American and UK troops and support British interests. He met survivors of Hurricane Sandy in New Jersey.

July 2013: Qualification as Apache Aircraft Commander

On 8 July 2013, the Ministry of Defence announced that Harry had successfully qualified as an Apache aircraft commander.

2013: Completion of Second Deployment

In 2012-2013, Prince Harry completes his second deployment to Afghanistan, having served for twenty weeks with the Army Air Corps.

2013: Meeting with Mahfouz Marei Mubarak bin Mahfouz

In 2013, Harry met with Mahfouz Marei Mubarak bin Mahfouz, who later donated to Harry's charity Sentebale and Walking With The Wounded.

January 2014: New Staff Officer Role for Prince Harry

In January 2014, it was announced that Prince Harry completed his attachment to 3 Regiment Army Air Corps and would assume the staff officer role of SO3 (Defence Engagement) at HQ London District. His duties involved coordinating significant projects and commemorative events involving the Army in London, and he was based at Horse Guards in central London.

March 2014: Launch of Invictus Games

On March 6, 2014, Prince Harry launched the Invictus Games, a Paralympic-style sporting event for injured servicemen and women. The event was scheduled to be held in September 2014.

April 2014: Prince Harry meets Invictus Games hopefuls

On April 29, 2014, Prince Harry met British hopefuls for the Invictus Games at Tedworth House in Wiltshire for the start of the selection process.

May 2014: Invictus Games Ticket Sale Launch at BT Tower

On May 15, 2014, Prince Harry attended a ticket sale launch for the Invictus Games at the BT Tower, where he tweeted from the Games' official Twitter account as president.

July 2014: Prince Harry Interviewed on BBC Radio 2

In July 2014, Prince Harry was interviewed on BBC Radio 2's Chris Evans show along with two Invictus Games hopefuls to promote the Games.

August 2014: British Armed Forces Team Announcement for Invictus Games

In August 2014, Prince Harry and officials attended the British Armed Forces Team announcement for the Invictus Games at Potters Field Park.

September 2014: Invictus Games Held

From September 10–14, 2014, Prince Harry, as president of the Invictus Games, attended all events related to the Games.

2014: Further meeting with Mahfouz

In 2014, Harry held another meeting with Mahfouz Marei Mubarak bin Mahfouz, who had donated £50,000 to Harry's charity Sentebale.

2014: Launch of the Invictus Games

In 2014, inspired by the Warrior Games in the United States, Prince Harry launched the Invictus Games as founding patron.

January 2015: Prince Harry to Support Wounded Service Personnel

In January 2015, it was announced Prince Harry would take on a new role supporting wounded service personnel, working with London District's Personal Recovery Unit. He also visited The Battle Back Centre and Fisher House UK.

March 2015: Prince Harry Visits Phoenix House and Merville Barracks

In March 2015, Prince Harry visited Phoenix House in Catterick Garrison and Merville Barracks in Colchester, both recovery centers run by Help for Heroes.

March 2015: Prince Harry to Leave Armed Forces

On March 17, 2015, Kensington Palace announced that Prince Harry would leave the Armed Forces in June, after spending time with the Australian Defence Force (ADF) in April and May. He would then work voluntarily with the Ministry of Defence.

April 2015: Prince Harry Reports for Duty with Australian Defence Force

On April 6, 2015, Prince Harry reported for duty with the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and began his month-long secondment, including training with NORFORCE, the Special Air Service Regiment (SASR), and the 2nd Commando Regiment.

May 2015: End of Attachment with ADF

On May 8, 2015, Prince Harry's attachment with the Australian Defence Force (ADF) ended.

June 2015: Resignation from Short Service Commission

On June 19, 2015, Prince Harry resigned his short service commission in the British Army.

October 2015: Launched the Invictus Games Orlando 2016 with First Lady Michelle Obama and Second Lady Jill Biden

In October 2015, Harry launched the Invictus Games Orlando 2016 with First Lady Michelle Obama and Second Lady Jill Biden at Fort Belvoir.

November 2015: Harry travelled to Lesotho to attend the opening of the Mamohato Children's Centre

In November 2015, Harry, as patron of Sentebale, travelled to Lesotho to attend the opening of the Mamohato Children's Centre.

2015: End of Prince Harry's Military Career

In 2015, Prince Harry ended his 10 years of service in the army.

March 2016: Visit to Nepal

From 19-23 March 2016, Harry visited Nepal and stayed until the end of March 2016 to help rebuild a secondary school and visited a Hydropower Project in Central Nepal.

December 2016: Patron of Rugby Football Union and Rugby Football League

In December 2016, Prince Harry was named patron of both the Rugby Football Union (RFU) and Rugby Football League (RFL), Rugby League's governing body in England.

January 2017: Visit to Running Charity and Depaul UK

In January 2017, Prince Harry visited the Running Charity and its partner Depaul UK to highlight the role of sport in helping homeless and vulnerable people.

April 2017: Hosting Landmine Free 2025 Reception

In April 2017, Prince Harry hosted the Landmine Free 2025 reception at Kensington Palace, where the UK government announced increased financial support for de-mining efforts.

December 2017: Guest editing BBC Radio 4's Today programme

In December 2017, Harry guest edited BBC Radio 4's Today programme, conducting interviews with his father, then Prince of Wales, former US president Barack Obama, and others on issues such as youth violence, the Armed Forces, mental health, the Commonwealth, conservation and the environment.

December 2017: Prince Harry Appointed Captain General Royal Marines

On December 19, 2017, Prince Harry succeeded his grandfather Prince Philip as the Captain General Royal Marines.

April 2018: Appointed Commonwealth youth ambassador and president of The Queen's Commonwealth Trust

In April 2018, Harry was appointed Commonwealth youth ambassador and also became the president of The Queen's Commonwealth Trust, which focuses on projects involving children and welfare of prisoners.

May 2018: Prince Harry Promoted to Higher Ranks

In May 2018, Prince Harry was promoted to the substantive ranks of Lieutenant Commander of the Royal Navy, Major of the British Army, and Squadron Leader of the Royal Air Force.

August 2018: Founders Award for his role in founding the Invictus Games

In August 2018, the Royal Canadian Legion granted him the 2018 Founders Award for his role in founding the Invictus Games.

October 2018: Harry presented with the RSA Badge in Gold

In October 2018, he was presented with the RSA Badge in Gold, the organisation's highest honour, for his work with injured veterans.

February 2019: Duke and Duchess focused on projects centred on women's empowerment, girls' education

During their visit to Morocco in February 2019, the Duke and Duchess focused on projects centered on "women's empowerment, girls' education, inclusivity and encouragement of social entrepreneurship".

April 2019: Working on a documentary series about mental health with Oprah Winfrey

In April 2019, it was announced that Harry was working as co-creator and executive producer on a documentary series about mental health together with Oprah Winfrey. The series was initially set to air in 2020 on Apple TV+.

May 2019: Launch of Shout

In May 2019, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, along with Prince William and Kate Middleton, launched Shout, which is the UK's first 24/7 text messaging service providing support for individuals experiencing mental health issues.

June 2019: Launch of Made by Sport

In June 2019, Prince Harry attended the launch of Made by Sport, a charity coalition aimed at raising funds to promote sport in disadvantaged communities.

June 2019: Announcement of Split from The Royal Foundation

In June 2019, it was announced that The Duke and Duchess of Sussex would split from The Royal Foundation to establish their own charity foundation by the end of the year.

July 2019: Registration of Sussex Royal Foundation

In July 2019, Prince Harry and Meghan's new charity was registered in England and Wales under the name "Sussex Royal The Foundation of The Duke and Duchess of Sussex".

September 2019: Launch of Travalyst

In September 2019, Prince Harry launched Travalyst, an initiative developed over two years to encourage sustainable practices within the travel industry and address climate change. The initiative involved collaboration with companies like Tripadvisor, Booking.com, Ctrip, Skyscanner, and Visa Inc.

September 2019: Visit to Angola de-mining site

In September 2019, Prince Harry walked through a de-mining site in Angola, following in the footsteps of his mother, Princess Diana, who visited the same country 22 years prior.

September 2019: Hiring Sunshine Sachs

In September 2019, it was reported that Harry and Meghan had hired New York-based PR firm Sunshine Sachs, which represented them until 2022.

October 2019: Public Health England Announcement

In October 2019, Prince Harry, along with other members of the royal family, lent his voice to a Public Health England announcement for the "Every Mind Matters" mental health program.

2019: Presentation at Challenge Cup Finals

In 2019, Prince Harry presented the trophy at rugby league's Challenge Cup finals.

January 2020: Stepping down as working royals

In January 2020, Harry and Meghan stepped down as working royals and moved to Southern California.

January 2020: Decision to step back

In January 2020, Harry and his wife announced their decision to step back within the royal family.

January 2020: Stepping back from role as senior members of the royal family

In January 2020, the Duke and Duchess announced that they were stepping back from their role as senior members of the royal family and would balance their time between the United Kingdom and North America.

January 2020: Buckingham Palace Announces Harry and Meghan to Step Back from Royal Duties

On 18 January 2020, Buckingham Palace announced that, following their decision to step back from royal duties, from 31 March 2020 the Duke and Duchess would not use their Royal Highness styles in practice or publicly.

January 2020: Announcement of Stepping Back from Royal Duties

On January 18, 2020, Buckingham Palace announced that an agreement had been reached for Prince Harry "to step back from Royal duties, including official military appointments".

February 2020: Recording of "Unbroken" with Jon Bon Jovi

In February 2020, Prince Harry recorded a new version of the song "Unbroken" with Jon Bon Jovi, featuring backing vocals from the Invictus Choir.

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February 2020: "Sussex Royal" Brand Discontinued

On February 21, 2020, it was confirmed that "Sussex Royal" would no longer be used as a brand name by Prince Harry and Meghan following their decision to withdraw from public life.

March 2020: Harry and Meghan No Longer Use Royal Highness Styles in Practice or Publicly

Effective March 2020, following Buckingham Palace's announcement in January 2020, Harry and Meghan stopped using their Royal Highness styles in practice or publicly, after stepping back from royal duties.

March 2020: End of Commonwealth youth ambassador position

Harry's position as Commonwealth youth ambassador ended in March 2020.

March 2020: Harry attended the opening of the Silverstone Experience

In March 2020, Harry attended the opening of the Silverstone Experience, marking his final solo engagement as a senior royal.

March 2020: Release of "Unbroken"

On March 27, 2020, the new version of the song "Unbroken" featuring Prince Harry and Jon Bon Jovi was released, with proceeds being donated to the Invictus Games Foundation.

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March 2020: Office Closure

On March 31, 2020, the Sussexes' office was moved to Buckingham Palace and officially closed when they ceased "undertaking official engagements in support of the Queen".

April 2020: Announcement of Archewell Foundation

In April 2020, Meghan and Harry confirmed that their new foundation, replacing Sussex Royal, would be named "Archewell".

April 2020: Launch of HeadFIT

In April 2020, Prince Harry launched HeadFIT, a new initiative designed to provide mental support for members of the armed forces, developed jointly by the Royal Foundation's Heads Together campaign, the Ministry of Defence, and King's College London.

June 2020: Signing with Harry Walker Agency

In June 2020, Harry and Meghan signed with the Harry Walker Agency to conduct paid public speaking engagements.

June 2020: Support for Stop Hate for Profit Campaign

In June 2020, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex supported the Stop Hate for Profit campaign and encouraged CEOs to join the movement.

August 2020: Renaming and Dissolution of Sussex Royal Foundation

On August 5, 2020, the Sussex Royal Foundation was renamed "MWX Foundation" and subsequently dissolved on the same day.

September 2020: Deal with Netflix

In September 2020, the Sussexes signed a private commercial deal with Netflix.

October 2020: Launch of Archewell Website

In October 2020, the official website for Archewell, Prince Harry and Meghan's foundation, was launched.

December 2020: Harry sues Associated Newspapers Limited

In December 2020, Prince Harry's legal team sued Associated Newspapers Limited (ANL) for publishing a story in the Mail on Sunday claiming his working relationship with the Royal Marines had suffered post-royal departure. The newspaper later apologized and paid "substantial damages" that were donated to the Invictus Games Foundation.

December 2020: Deal with Spotify

In December 2020, the Duke and Duchess signed a multi-year deal with Spotify to produce and host their own programs through their audio producing company, Archewell Audio. A holiday special was released by the couple on the service in December 2020.

2020: Incorporation of companies and trust

According to state filings from Delaware, where the couple's Archewell foundation is registered, Harry and Meghan incorporated 11 companies and a trust beginning in early 2020 which include Orinoco Publishing LLC and Peca Publishing LLC to hold the rights for their books as well as Cobblestone Lane LLC and IPHW LLC which are holders of their foundation's logos.

February 2021: Harry remained the charity's president until February 2021

Harry remained the charity's president of The Queen's Commonwealth Trust until February 2021.

February 2021: Confirmation of Giving Up Military Appointments

In February 2021, Buckingham Palace confirmed that Prince Harry would give up his position as Captain General Royal Marines and hand back all other honorary military appointments.

February 2021: Harry's Honorary Military Appointments Returned to Elizabeth II

In February 2021, Harry's honorary military appointments were returned to Elizabeth II.

February 2021: End of Patronage of Rugby Football Union and Rugby Football League

In February 2021, Prince Harry's time as patron of the Rugby Football Union (RFU) and Rugby Football League (RFL) came to an end.

March 2021: Joining BetterUp and Aspen Institute's Commission

In March 2021, Harry became the chief impact officer for the mental health start-up BetterUp. Also in March 2021, he was appointed as a commissioner for the Aspen Institute's Commission on Information Disorder to carry out a six-month study on the state of misinformation and disinformation in the United States.

March 2021: Formal role of the Duke and Duchess was subject to a twelve-month review period

The formal role of the Duke and Duchess was subject to a twelve-month review period, ending in March 2021.

April 2021: Campaign Chairs for Vax Live

In April 2021, Prince Harry and Meghan were announced as campaign chairs for Vax Live: The Concert to Reunite the World, an event organized by Global Citizen to promote COVID-19 vaccinations. They also supported a vaccine equity fundraiser and addressed pharmaceutical CEOs regarding vaccine equity.

April 2021: Narration of "Hope Starts Here"

Later in April 2021, Prince Harry narrated "Hope Starts Here", a special video re-released by African Parks for Earth Day, urging organizations to preserve biodiversity and honoring his grandfather Prince Philip's conservation efforts.

May 2021: Support for Peak State

In May 2021, Prince Harry publicly lent his support to Peak State, a mental fitness program aimed at providing resources for managing mental health.

May 2021: Release of The Me You Can't See

The documentary series about mental health, titled The Me You Can't See, which Prince Harry co-created and executive produced with Oprah Winfrey, was released on May 21, 2021 on Apple TV+.

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July 2021: Harry and Meghan Selected for Change Champions Award

In July 2021, Harry and Meghan were among people selected by UK-based charity Population Matters to receive the Change Champions Award for deciding to have only two children to maintain a smaller and more sustainable population.

July 2021: Memoir deal announced

In July 2021, it was announced that Harry was set to publish his memoir Spare via Penguin Random House, with Harry reportedly earning an advance of at least $20 million.

September 2021: Hosting Virtual Warrior Games Event

In September 2021, Prince Harry, alongside First Lady Jill Biden, hosted a virtual event for the Warrior Games, which had been canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

October 2021: Partnership with Ethic

In October 2021, Harry and Meghan announced their partnership with Ethic, a sustainable investment firm based in New York City, which also manages the couple's investments.

October 2021: Op-Ed Against Oil Drilling

In October 2021, Prince Harry voiced his opposition to oil drilling in the Okavango River in an op-ed for The Washington Post.

October 2021: Open Letter on COVID-19 Vaccines

In October 2021, prior to the 2021 G20 Rome summit, Prince Harry and his wife, along with the World Health Organization's Director-General Tedros Adhanom, co-signed an open letter urging G20 leaders to accelerate the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines worldwide.

November 2021: Publication of study by Aspen Institute's Commission on Information Disorder

In November 2021, the study by the Aspen Institute's Commission on Information Disorder, on which Harry served as a commissioner, was published as a report with 15 recommendations.

2021: Harry Reflects on Military Service

In 2021, Prince Harry described his 10 years in the army (2005–2015) as "the happiest times in my life".

2021: The Me You Can't See premiered

In 2021, Prince Harry's mental-health television documentary, "The Me You Can't See", premiered, where he discussed undergoing four years of therapy for mental health issues and suffering from panic attacks and severe anxiety.

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February 2022: Harry and Meghan to Receive NAACP's President's Award

In February 2022, Harry and Meghan were selected to receive the NAACP's President's Award for their work on causes related to social justice and equity.

March 2022: Signing Open Letter on Vaccine Access

In March 2022, Prince Harry and his wife were among over a hundred individuals who signed an open letter by the People's Vaccine Alliance, advocating for global access to COVID-19 vaccines and criticizing the UK, EU, and Switzerland for opposing a waiver on vaccine intellectual property protections.

April 2022: Launch of Eco-Travel Campaign

In April 2022, Prince Harry launched an eco-travel campaign through his non-profit Travalyst, encouraging sustainable travel, in a video featuring Rhys Darby and Dave Fane on Māori Television.

October 2022: Harry and Meghan Named Ripple of Hope Award Laureates

In October 2022, the couple were named as Ripple of Hope Award laureates for their work on racial justice, mental health, and other social initiatives through their foundation Archewell.

December 2022: Harry & Meghan docuseries release

Harry & Meghan, a docuseries about the Sussexes, was produced by Netflix and the couple's Archewell Productions and premiered on December 8, 2022. It is directed by Liz Garbus. The series received mixed reviews.

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2022: End of representation by Sunshine Sachs

In 2022, PR firm Sunshine Sachs ceased representing Harry and Meghan, after being hired in September 2019.

January 2023: Harry Conducts Multiple Interviews Ahead of Spare Release

In January 2023, Harry gave a series of interviews ahead of the release of his memoir Spare, including interviews by Anderson Cooper on 60 Minutes, Tom Bradby on ITV1, and Michael Strahan on Good Morning America. In the interviews, he spoke about his family relationships and the press.

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January 2023: Memoir "Spare" Reveals Taliban Killings

In January 2023, Prince Harry's memoir "Spare" was published, in which he revealed that during his military service he killed 25 Taliban members. He stated he was trained to view them as "chess pieces" rather than people, a claim that drew backlash from the Taliban, British politicians, and military figures. Pen Farthing, founder of the Nowzad Dogs charity, was evacuated from Kabul in January 2023 due to potential reprisal attacks.

January 2023: Release of Spare

On January 10, 2023 Harry's memoir, Spare, was officially published in 16 languages, and it has since become the UK's fastest selling non-fiction book with 400,000 confirmed sales in all formats on publication day. Harry announced that $1.5 million of the proceeds from the memoir were pledged to the charity Sentebale, while £300,000 would be given to WellChild.

June 2023: Spotify cancels Archetypes

In June 2023, Spotify announced they would not proceed with the deal with Harry and Meghan, cancelling Archetypes which had run for a single season of 12 episodes.

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November 2023: Named Global Ambassador for Scotty's Little Soldiers

In November 2023, Prince Harry was named the global ambassador for Scotty's Little Soldiers, one of seven charities chosen in lieu of wedding gifts for himself and his wife.

2023: Appointed member of African Parks board of directors

In 2023 Harry was appointed a member of African Parks board of directors, a position which he previously held as president until 2023.

February 2024: Harry settles phone hacking claim with Mirror Group Newspapers

In February 2024, Prince Harry settled his remaining phone hacking claim with Mirror Group Newspapers (MGN). The publisher agreed to cover Harry's legal costs and pay damages reported to be in the region of £300,000.

April 2024: Two new shows to be produced with Netflix

In April 2024, it was announced that Archewell Productions is working with Netflix to produce two new shows – on lifestyle and on polo – for the streaming platform.

May 2024: Trip to Nigeria and recognition for Travalyst

Following Harry and Meghan's trip to Nigeria in May 2024, it was argued that the couple could have been used by the royal family. Also in May 2024, Harry's role as founder of Travalyst was recognised in the Time 100 Climate list.

May 2024: Visit to Nigeria

In May 2024, Harry and Meghan visited Nigeria to honour the work of the Invictus Games. According to CNN, their trip focused on "sports rehabilitation, mental health, and women's empowerment".