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, the younger son of King Charles III and the late Diana, Princess of Wales. He holds the position of fifth in the line of succession to the British throne. Known for his military service and philanthropic endeavors, Prince Harry has increasingly stepped away from royal duties. He and his wife, Meghan Markle, now reside in the United States, pursuing independent ventures through their organization Archewell, focusing on various charitable and media projects.

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September 2004: Passed the Regular Commissions Board

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

2004: First tour of Mants'ase Children's Home

In 2004 Harry first toured Mants'ase Children's Home near Mohale's Hoek in Lesotho.

2004: Trained as a Rugby Development Officer

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

May 2005: Entry into Royal Military Academy Sandhurst

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

April 2006: Commissioned as Cornet in the Blues and Royals

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

April 2006: Discussion on deployment to Iraq

In April 2006, the Ministry of Defence announced that Prince 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, Prince Harry completed the Troop Leaders' Course and rejoined his regiment in Windsor.

2006: Start of official engagements

Between 2006 and 2019, Prince Harry completed 1,190 engagements.

2006: Launch of Sentebale

In 2006, Prince Harry and Prince Seeiso of Lesotho launched Sentebale: The Princes' Fund for Lesotho, a charity to assist children orphaned by HIV/AIDS.

February 2007: Announcement of deployment to Iraq

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

April 2007: Army decides Harry would serve in Iraq

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

June 2007: Decision against deployment to Iraq

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

June 2007: Training in Canada

In early June 2007, Prince Harry 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 potential deployment to Afghanistan.

2007: Organised the Concert for Diana

In 2007, Prince Harry and Prince William organised the Concert for Diana, in memory of their mother, which benefited the charities and patronages of Diana, William, and Harry.

2007: First deployment to Afghanistan

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

April 2008: Promotion to Lieutenant

On April 13, 2008, Prince Harry was promoted to lieutenant in the British Army.

May 2008: Awarded Operational Service Medal for Afghanistan

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

October 2008: Enduro Africa motorbike ride

In October 2008, Prince Harry and Prince William embarked on the 1,000 mile eight-day Enduro Africa motorbike ride across South Africa to raise money for Sentebale, UNICEF and the Nelson Mandela Children's Fund.

October 2008: Learning to fly military helicopters

In October 2008, it was announced that Prince Harry would learn to fly military helicopters at the Defence Helicopter Flying School at RAF Shawbury.

2008: First deployment to Afghanistan

In 2007-2008, Prince Harry served for ten weeks in Helmand Province, Afghanistan.

January 2009: Establishment of Own Royal Household

On January 6, 2009, Queen Elizabeth II granted Prince Harry and Prince William their own royal household, separate from their father's office at Clarence House, to manage their public, military, and charitable activities from St James's Palace.

February 2009: Failed pilot's theory test

In February 2009, Prince Harry initially failed his pilot's theory test.

September 2009: Setting up The Foundation of Prince William and Prince Harry

In September 2009, Prince Harry and Prince William set up The Foundation of Prince William and Prince Harry to enable them to take forward their charitable ambitions.

May 2010: Awarded Flying Brevet

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

December 2010: Golden Heart Award Received

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

2010: RFU's vice-royal patron

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

April 2011: Awarded Apache Flying Badge and promotion to Captain

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

June 2011: Availability for deployment in Afghanistan

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

November 2011: Returned to England

In November 2011, Prince Harry returned to England after training in the US.

2011: Taking part in an unfinished trip to the North Pole with Walking With The Wounded

In 2011, Prince Harry took part in an unfinished trip to the North Pole with Walking With The Wounded.

March 2012: Official Visit to Belize, Bahamas, Jamaica and Brazil

In March 2012, Prince Harry led an official visit to Belize as part of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebrations. He then continued to the Bahamas and Jamaica, where the Prime Minister was considering turning Jamaica into a republic. Then he visited Brazil to attend the GREAT Campaign.

May 2012: Participation in "Sing" Music Video

In May 2012, Prince Harry played tambourine and took part in the music video for the song "Sing", which was released to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee.

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May 2012: Distinguished Humanitarian Leadership Award

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

September 2012: Deployment to Afghanistan

On September 7, 2012, Prince Harry arrived at Camp Bastion in southern Afghanistan as part of the 662 Squadron, Army Air Corps, for a four-month combat tour.

2012: Launch of Coach Core

In 2012, Prince Harry launched Coach Core with the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, providing apprenticeship opportunities for aspiring professional coaches.

2012: Second deployment to Afghanistan

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

January 2013: Return from Afghanistan

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

May 2013: Official Visit to the United States

Between May 9 and 15, 2013, Prince Harry made an official visit to the United States to promote the rehabilitation of injured troops, publicise his charities, and support British interests. He visited Washington, DC, Colorado, New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut, and met survivors of Hurricane Sandy in New Jersey.

July 2013: Qualified as Apache Aircraft Commander

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

October 2013: First Official Tour of Australia

In October 2013, Prince Harry undertook his first official tour of Australia, attending the International Fleet Review at Sydney Harbour and visiting the Australian SAS HQ in Perth.

December 2013: Expedition to the South Pole in Antarctica

In December 2013, Prince Harry joined Walking With The Wounded charity's 200-mile expedition to the South Pole in Antarctica, accompanying twelve injured servicemen and women from the UK, the US and the Commonwealth.

2013: Second deployment to Afghanistan

In 2012-2013, Prince Harry served for twenty weeks in Afghanistan with the Army Air Corps.

January 2014: Harry Takes Staff Officer Role in London District

In January 2014, it was announced that Prince Harry completed his attachment to 3 Regiment Army Air Corps. He then took up a staff officer role, SO3 (Defence Engagement) in HQ London District. His responsibilities included coordinating significant projects and commemorative events involving the Army in London, and he was based at Horse Guards in central London.

March 2014: Harry Launches Invictus Games

On March 6, 2014, Prince Harry launched the Invictus Games, a Paralympic-style sporting event for injured servicemen and women.

April 2014: Harry Meets Invictus Games Hopefuls at Tedworth House

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: Visits to Estonia and Italy

In May 2014, Prince Harry visited Estonia and Italy. In Estonia, he honored fallen soldiers at Freedom Square and attended a NATO military exercise. In Italy, he attended commemorations of the 70th anniversary of the Monte Cassino battles.

May 2014: Harry Attends Invictus Games Ticket Sale Launch at BT Tower

On May 15, 2014, Prince Harry attended a ticket sale launch for the Invictus Games at BT Tower. He also tweeted on the Invictus Games' official Twitter account as the president of the Games.

July 2014: Harry Interviewed by BBC Radio 2 to Promote Invictus Games

In July 2014, Prince Harry was interviewed by BBC Radio 2's Chris Evans along with two Invictus Games hopefuls to promote the Games. The show aired on July 31, 2014.

August 2014: Harry Attends 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

The Invictus Games, launched by Prince Harry, took place from September 10–14, 2014.

November 2014: Opened the Field of Remembrance at Westminster Abbey

On November 6, 2014, Prince Harry opened the Field of Remembrance at Westminster Abbey, a task typically performed by Prince Philip.

2014: Launch of the Invictus Games

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

January 2015: Harry Takes on New Role Supporting Wounded Service Personnel

In January 2015, it was reported that Prince Harry would take on a new role supporting wounded service personnel by working alongside members of the London District's Personal Recovery Unit for the MOD's Defence Recovery Capability scheme. He also visited The Battle Back Centre and Fisher House UK at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham.

March 2015: Harry Visits Phoenix House and Merville Barracks

In March 2015, Prince Harry visited Phoenix House in Catterick Garrison, North Yorkshire, a recovery centre run by Help for Heroes, and Merville Barracks in Colchester, where Chavasse VC House Personnel Recovery Centre is located.

March 2015: Kensington Palace Announces Harry Will Leave Armed Forces

On March 17, 2015, Kensington Palace announced that Prince Harry would leave the Armed Forces in June. He would spend four weeks throughout April and May seconded to the Australian Defence Force (ADF).

April 2015: Visit to Australian War Memorial and Gallipoli Campaign Commemorations

In April 2015, Prince Harry visited the Australian War Memorial in Canberra before reporting for duty to the Australian Defence Force (ADF). He also joined his father in Turkey to attend commemorations of the centenary of the Gallipoli Campaign.

April 2015: Harry Reports for Duty to Australian Defence Force

On April 6, 2015, Prince Harry reported for duty to Australia's Chief of the Defence Force at the Royal Military College, Duntroon in Canberra, Australia. He then flew to Darwin to begin his month-long secondment to the ADF's 1st Brigade, training with various units including NORFORCE and the Special Air Service Regiment (SASR).

May 2015: Farewell Walkabout and Hospital Visit in Sydney

On May 7, 2015, Prince Harry made a farewell walkabout at the Sydney Opera House and visited Macquarie University Hospital.

May 2015: Harry's Attachment with the ADF Ends

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

June 2015: Harry Resigns from Short Service Commission

On June 19, 2015, Prince Harry resigned his short service commission.

October 2015: Invictus Games Orlando 2016 Launch

In October 2015, Prince Harry launched the Invictus Games Orlando 2016 with First Lady Michelle Obama and Second Lady Jill Biden at Fort Belvoir. He also attended an Invictus Games board meeting and a launch reception.

October 2015: Walk of Britain

In October 2015, as patron of Walk of Britain, Prince Harry walked with the team on 30 September and 20 October.

November 2015: Opening of Mamohato Children's Centre in Lesotho

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

December 2015: Official Visit to South Africa

From November 30 to December 3, 2015, Prince Harry made an official visit to South Africa. He visited Cape Town, where he presented the insignia of the Order of the Companions of Honour to the Archbishop. Harry also played the Sentebale Royal Salute Polo Cup, fundraising for Sentebale.

March 2016: Visit to Nepal

From March 19 to the end of March 2016, Prince Harry visited Nepal. He assisted Team Rubicon UK in rebuilding a secondary school and visited a Hydropower Project in Central Nepal.

July 2016: HIV testing and attending International AIDS Conference

In July 2016, Prince Harry took an HIV test live on the royal family page on 14 July. He later attended the 21st International AIDS Conference in Durban, South Africa, on 21 July.

December 2016: Patron of the Rugby Football Union

In December 2016, Prince Harry was patron of the Rugby Football Union.

January 2017: Visiting the 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 and Appointment as President of African Parks

In December 2017, Prince Harry guest edited BBC Radio 4's Today programme, conducting interviews on various issues. On 27 December 2017, he was officially appointed the new president of African Parks.

December 2017: Harry Succeeded Prince Philip as Captain General Royal Marines

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

April 2018: Appointment as Commonwealth Youth Ambassador and Patron of Walk of America

In April 2018, Prince Harry was appointed Commonwealth youth ambassador and became a patron of Walk of America, supporting veterans in a 1,000-mile expedition across the US. He also became the president of The Queen's Commonwealth Trust.

May 2018: Harry Promoted to Lieutenant Commander, Major, and Squadron Leader

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.

July 2018: First Overseas Visit with Meghan to Dublin

In July 2018, Prince Harry travelled to Dublin, Ireland, alongside his wife Meghan, which marked their first overseas visit as a couple.

July 2018: Launch of MenStar

In July 2018, the Elton John AIDS Foundation announced that The Duke of Sussex and British singer Elton John were about to launch a global coalition called MenStar that would focus "on treating HIV infections in men".

August 2018: Royal Canadian Legion Founders Award

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

October 2018: RSA Badge in Gold Presented

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

October 2018: Travel to Sydney for 2018 Invictus Games

In October 2018, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex travelled to Sydney, for the 2018 Invictus Games as part of a Pacific tour that included Australia, Fiji, Tonga and New Zealand.

February 2019: Visit to Morocco focused on Women's Empowerment

During Prince Harry and Meghan's visit to Morocco in February 2019, they focused on projects centered on "women's empowerment, girls' education, inclusivity and encouragement of social entrepreneurship".

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

In April 2019, it was announced that Prince Harry was working as co-creator and executive producer on a documentary series about mental health together with Oprah Winfrey, which 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 The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, launched Shout, which is the UK's first 24/7 text messaging service for those who suffer from mental health issues.

June 2019: Launch of Made by Sport

In June 2019, Prince Harry was present at the launch of Made by Sport, a charity coalition set to raise money to boost sport in disadvantaged communities, lending his support by arguing its role would save "hundreds of millions of pounds".

June 2019: Split from The Royal Foundation

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

June 2019: Leaving The Foundation of Prince William and Prince Harry

Prince Harry left The Foundation of Prince William and Prince Harry charity in June 2019.

July 2019: Registration of Sussex Royal The Foundation

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

September 2019: Hiring Sunshine Sachs PR firm

In September 2019, Prince Harry and Meghan hired New York-based PR firm Sunshine Sachs.

September 2019: Visiting de-mining site in Angola

In September 2019, Prince Harry walked through a de-mining site in Angola, mirroring his mother's visit 22 years prior, to raise awareness for landmine removal.

September 2019: Launch of Travalyst

In September 2019, The Duke of Sussex launched Travalyst during his visit to the Netherlands after two years of development. The initiative encourages sustainable practices in the travel industry and tackles climate change and environmental damage, in collaboration with a number of companies, including Tripadvisor, Booking.com, Ctrip, Skyscanner, and Visa Inc.

October 2019: Voicing Public Health England announcement

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

October 2019: Southern African Tour

In September and October 2019, Prince Harry and Meghan embarked on a Southern African tour including Malawi, Angola, South Africa and Botswana with their infant son Archie. Prince Harry visited the Born Free to Shine project in Luanda and Luengue-Luiana National Park.

November 2019: Interview with HIV+ Rugby player Gareth Thomas

In November 2019, to mark the National HIV Testing Week, The Duke of Sussex interviewed HIV+ Rugby player Gareth Thomas on behalf of the Terrence Higgins Trust.

2019: Presented trophy at Rugby League's Challenge Cup final

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

January 2020: Decision to step back announced

Before announcing their decision to step back in January 2020, Prince Harry and Meghan were involved in talks with Jeffrey Katzenberg, the founder of Quibi, over a possible role in the service without gaining personal profits, but they eventually decided against joining the project.

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: Announcement of Stepping Back as Senior Royals

In January 2020, Prince Harry and Meghan announced they would step back from their roles as senior members of the royal family and balance their time between the United Kingdom and North America, becoming financially independent and ceasing to represent the Queen.

January 2020: Announcement Regarding 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: Buckingham Palace Announces Agreement for Harry to Step Back from Royal Duties

On January 18, 2020, Buckingham Palace announced an agreement 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. The proceeds were donated to the Invictus Games Foundation.

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February 2020: "Sussex Royal" not used as brand name

On February 21, 2020, it was confirmed that "Sussex Royal" would not be used as a brand name for the couple following their withdrawal from public life.

March 2020: End of Royal Highness Styles in Practice

As of March 31, 2020, following their decision to step back from royal duties, the Duke and Duchess would no longer use their Royal Highness styles in practice or publicly.

March 2020: Final Engagements as Senior Royal

In March 2020, Prince Harry attended the opening of the Silverstone Experience with Lewis Hamilton, his final solo engagement as a senior royal, and he and Meghan attended the Commonwealth Day service at Westminster Abbey on March 9, their last engagement as a couple before officially stepping down on March 31.

March 2020: End of Role as Commonwealth Youth Ambassador

In March 2020, Prince Harry's position as Commonwealth Youth Ambassador ended.

March 2020: Release of "Unbroken"

On March 27, 2020, the new version of the song "Unbroken" recorded by Prince Harry and Jon Bon Jovi was released. Proceeds from the song were donated to the Invictus Games Foundation.

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March 2020: Sussexes' Office Closed

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

April 2020: Confirmation of Archewell Foundation

In April 2020, Meghan and Harry confirmed their new foundation (in lieu of Sussex Royal) would be called "Archewell".

April 2020: Launch of HeadFIT initiative

In April 2020, Prince Harry launched HeadFIT, a platform designed to provide mental support for members of the armed forces. It was 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, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex signed with the Harry Walker Agency to conduct paid public speaking engagements.

June 2020: Backing of Stop Hate for Profit campaign

In June 2020, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex supported the Stop Hate for Profit campaign, encouraging 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 dissolved the same day.

September 2020: Signing Netflix deal

In September 2020, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex signed a private commercial deal with Netflix.

October 2020: Official launch of Archewell website

In October 2020, the Archewell website was officially launched.

December 2020: Signing Spotify deal and Holiday Special Release

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

2020: Incorporation of companies and a trust

Beginning in early 2020, Prince Harry and Meghan incorporated 11 companies and a trust including 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: 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 patronage of both the Rugby Football Union (RFU) and Rugby Football League (RFL) ended.

February 2021: Harry Gives Up Honorary Military Appointments

In February 2021, the 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: Departure from The Queen's Commonwealth Trust

Prince Harry remained the charity's president until February 2021.

March 2021: Appointment as Chief Impact Officer at BetterUp and Commissioner for the Aspen Institute's Commission on Information Disorder

In March 2021, Prince Harry became the first chief impact officer at BetterUp, a mental health start-up, and was appointed as a commissioner for the Aspen Institute's Commission on Information Disorder.

March 2021: End of Twelve-Month Review Period

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

April 2021: Campaign chairs for Vax Live and support for vaccine equity

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

May 2021: Support for Peak State mental fitness programme

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

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

In May 2021, it was announced that the documentary series 'The Me You Can't See', co-created and executive produced by Prince Harry and Oprah Winfrey, would be released on 21 May on Apple TV+.

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June 2021: Statement on HALO Trust attack in Afghanistan

In June 2021, Prince Harry issued a statement condemning the attack on a HALO Trust mine clearance camp in Afghanistan, where ten members were killed, calling it "an act of barbarism".

July 2021: Change Champions Award

In July 2021, Harry and Meghan were selected by UK-based charity Population Matters to receive the Change Champions Award for their decision to have only two children and help with maintaining a smaller and more sustainable population.

July 2021: Announcement of Memoir Publication

In July 2021, it was announced that Prince 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 event for Warrior Games

In September 2021, Prince Harry, along with First Lady Jill Biden, hosted a virtual event for the Warrior Games after it was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

October 2021: Partnership with Ethic

In October 2021, Prince 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 Okavango River

In October 2021, Prince Harry spoke out against oil drilling in the Okavango River in an op-ed for The Washington Post.

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

In November 2021, the Aspen Institute's Commission on Information Disorder published its report with 15 recommendations, with Prince Harry acting as commissioner.

2021: Stepping down from the London Marathon Charitable Trust

In 2021, Prince Harry stepped down from the London Marathon Charitable Trust.

February 2022: NAACP's President's Award Received

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 for global vaccine access

In March 2022, Prince Harry and his wife were among those who signed an open letter published by the People's Vaccine Alliance, advocating for free global access to COVID-19 vaccines.

April 2022: Launching eco-travel campaign with Travalyst

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.

April 2022: Criticism by BetterUp coaches

In April 2022, reports emerged of criticism by BetterUp's coaches over the new metrics placed for evaluating their services and over the opacity surrounding Prince Harry's actual role in the firm, where he is the Chief Impact Officer.

June 2022: First Official UK Appearance Since Stepping Down

In June 2022, Prince Harry and Meghan made their first official appearance in the UK since stepping down, attending the Platinum Jubilee National Service of Thanksgiving.

September 2022: Visit to UK and Germany and Queen Elizabeth II's Death

In September 2022, The Sussexes visited the UK and Germany for charity events. On September 8, 2022, while they were in London, Queen Elizabeth II died at Balmoral Castle in Scotland, and they remained in the United Kingdom for her funeral.

October 2022: Ripple of Hope Award

In October 2022, Harry and Meghan 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: Premiere of Harry & Meghan Docuseries

On December 8, 2022, Harry & Meghan, a docuseries about The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, produced by Netflix and the couple's Archewell Productions and directed by Liz Garbus, premiered on Netflix. The series received mixed reviews.

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2022: End of Sunshine Sachs Representation

In 2022, Sunshine Sachs stopped representing The Duke and Duchess of Sussex.

January 2023: Memoir "Spare" Reveals Taliban Killings and Backlash

In January 2023, Prince Harry's memoir "Spare" was published, revealing he killed 25 Taliban members during his military service. He expressed feeling trained to dehumanize them, viewing them as "chess pieces". The revelations led to security concerns and backlash from the Taliban and British figures.

January 2023: Publication of 'Spare'

On 10 January 2023, Prince Harry's memoir 'Spare' was officially published in 16 languages, becoming the UK's fastest-selling non-fiction book. Harry pledged $1.5 million to Sentebale and £300,000 to WellChild.

June 2023: Spotify Cancels Archetypes

In June 2023, Spotify announced they would not proceed with the deal with The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, 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 global ambassador for Scotty's Little Soldiers, one of the seven charities he and his wife had invited people to support in lieu of wedding presents.

2023: Appointment as Member of the Board of Directors

In 2023, Prince Harry was appointed a member of the board of directors of African Parks, after holding the position of president since 2017.

April 2024: New Netflix Shows Announced

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 suggested that the couple could have been used by the royal family. Harry's role as founder of Travalyst was recognized in the second edition of the Time Climate 100 list.

May 2024: Visit to Nigeria

In May 2024, Prince Harry and Meghan visited Nigeria to honour the work of the Invictus Games, focusing on sports rehabilitation, mental health, and women's empowerment.

March 2025: Resignation from Sentebale

In March 2025, Harry and Prince Seeiso of Lesotho resigned from their roles as patrons of Sentebale following a dispute between the charity's trustees and the chair of the board, Sophie Chandauka.