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 currently stands fifth in line to the British throne. He served in the British Army, undertaking tours in Afghanistan. In 2018, he married Meghan Markle, an American actress. In 2020, Harry and Meghan stepped down as senior members of the Royal Family, relocating to North America. They have since pursued various philanthropic and commercial ventures, including the Archewell Foundation and Archewell Productions. Harry has been vocal about his struggles with mental health and his relationship with the media and his family.

September 2004: Passing the Regular Commissions Board

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

2004: Training as 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

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

April 2006: Commissioned as Cornet in Blues and Royals

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

April 2006: Announcement of Potential Deployment to Iraq

In April 2006, it was announced that Prince Harry's unit was scheduled to be deployed to Iraq the following year, leading to a public debate over whether he should serve there.

October 2006: Completion of Troop Leaders' Course

In October 2006, Prince Harry completed the Troop Leaders' Course and rejoined his regiment in Windsor.

2006: Visit to Mants'ase Children's Home and Launch of Sentebale

In 2006, Prince Harry visited Mants'ase Children's Home in Lesotho and, with Prince Seeiso, launched Sentebale: The Princes' Fund for Lesotho, a charity to aid children orphaned by HIV/AIDS.

February 2007: Announcement of Deployment to Iraq

In February 2007, it was jointly announced that Prince Harry would be deployed with his regiment to Iraq as part of the 1st Mechanised Brigade of the 3rd Mechanised Division.

April 2007: Decision for Harry to Serve in Iraq

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

June 2007: Decision Against Serving in Iraq

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

June 2007: Training in Canada

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

2007: Organized 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: Deployment to Helmand Province, Afghanistan

In 2007, Prince Harry was deployed for ten weeks in Helmand Province, Afghanistan, marking his active service in the military.

February 2008: Deployment to Afghanistan Revealed

In February 2008, the Ministry of Defence revealed that Prince Harry had been secretly deployed as a joint terminal attack controller to Helmand Province in Afghanistan for the previous ten weeks. He was immediately withdrawn due to publicity concerns.

April 2008: Promotion to Lieutenant

In April 2008, Prince Harry was promoted to lieutenant in the Blues and Royals.

May 2008: Awarded Operational Service Medal

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

October 2008: Enduro Africa motorbike ride

In October 2008, Prince Harry and his brother 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: Announcement of Helicopter Training

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

2008: End of Helmand Province Deployment

In 2008, Prince Harry concluded his ten-week deployment in Helmand Province, Afghanistan.

January 2009: The Queen grants Harry and William their own royal household

On 6 January 2009, the Queen granted Harry and William their own royal household. Previously, their affairs were handled by their father's office at Clarence House.

February 2009: Failed Pilot's Theory Test

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

September 2009: Set 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 7 May 2010, Prince Charles presented Prince Harry with his flying brevet (wings) at a ceremony at the Army Air Corps Base (AAC) at Middle Wallop.

December 2010: Golden Heart Award received

In December 2010, Prince Harry was awarded the Golden Heart Award by the German charity Ein Herz für Kinder for his charitable and humanitarian efforts.

2010: Vice-Royal Patron of the RFU

In 2010, Prince Harry had served as the RFU's vice-royal patron since 2010, 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 and promoted to captain.

June 2011: Availability for Deployment as Apache Pilot

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

October 2011: Transfer to US Military Base

In October 2011, Prince Harry was transferred to a United States military base in California to complete his helicopter gunship training.

November 2011: Return to England

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

March 2012: Harry leads official visit to Belize for Queen's Diamond Jubilee

In March 2012, Harry led an official visit to Belize as part of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebrations. He continued to the Bahamas and Jamaica, and then visited Brazil to attend the GREAT Campaign.

May 2012: Distinguished Humanitarian Leadership Award

On May 7, 2012, Prince Harry received the Atlantic Council's Distinguished Humanitarian Leadership Award.

September 2012: Arrival at Camp Bastion, Afghanistan

On 7 September 2012, Prince Harry arrived at Camp Bastion in southern Afghanistan as part of the 100-strong 662 Squadron, 3 Regiment, Army Air Corps, to begin a four-month combat tour as a co-pilot and gunner for an Apache helicopter.

2012: Launch of Coach Core

In 2012, Prince Harry launched Coach Core alongside his brother and sister-in-law, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. The program was set up following the 2012 Olympics and provides apprenticeship opportunities for people who desire to pursue a career as a professional coach.

2012: Deployment with the Army Air Corps

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

January 2013: Return from Afghanistan Deployment

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

May 2013: Harry makes official visit to the US

Between 9 and 15 May 2013, Harry made an official visit to the US to promote the rehabilitation of injured American and UK troops, publicise his own charities, and support British interests.

July 2013: Qualified as Apache Aircraft Commander

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

October 2013: Harry undertakes official tour of Australia

In October 2013, 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 December 2013, Prince Harry joined Walking With The Wounded'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: End of Army Air Corps Deployment

In 2013, Prince Harry concluded his twenty-week deployment with the Army Air Corps in Afghanistan.

January 2014: Appointment as Staff Officer in HQ London District

In January 2014, Prince Harry completed his attachment to 3 Regiment Army Air Corps and assumed the role of Staff Officer (SO3) for Defence Engagement in HQ London District. Based at Horse Guards in central London, his responsibilities included coordinating significant projects and commemorative events involving the Army in London.

March 2014: Launch of Invictus Games

On 6 March 2014, Prince Harry launched the Invictus Games, a Paralympic-style sporting event for injured servicemen and women, scheduled to be held later that year.

April 2014: Meeting British hopefuls for the Invictus Games

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

May 2014: Harry visits Estonia and Italy

In May 2014, Harry visited Estonia and Italy. In Estonia, he visited Freedom Square in Tallinn to honor fallen soldiers. In Italy, he attended commemorations of the 70th anniversary of the Monte Cassino battles.

May 2014: Attendance to Invictus Games ticket-sale launch

On 15 May 2014, Prince Harry attended a ticket-sale launch for the Invictus Games at the BT Tower, and promoted the event on the Games' official Twitter account as its president.

July 2014: Radio Interview Promoting the Invictus Games

On 31 July 2014, Prince Harry was interviewed by Chris Evans on BBC Radio 2 alongside two Invictus Games hopefuls to promote the Invictus Games, stating that the Games were his "full-time job at the moment".

August 2014: Attendance to British Armed Forces Team announcement for the 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: Attendance to Invictus Games

From 8 to 14 September 2014, Prince Harry attended all events related to the Invictus Games competition in his role as president.

November 2014: Harry opens the Field of Remembrance at Westminster Abbey

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

2014: Founding of the Invictus Games

In 2014, inspired by the Warrior Games, Prince Harry founded the Invictus Games, an international sporting event for wounded, injured, and sick servicemen and women.

January 2015: Supporting wounded service personnel

In January 2015, Prince Harry took 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.

March 2015: Visiting Phoenix House recovery centre

In March 2015, Prince Harry visited Phoenix House in Catterick Garrison, North Yorkshire, a recovery centre run by Help for Heroes.

March 2015: Announcement of departure from the Armed Forces

On 17 March 2015, Kensington Palace announced that Prince Harry would leave the Armed Forces in June, with plans to spend time seconded to the Australian Defence Force before returning to work in a voluntary capacity with the Ministry of Defence.

April 2015: Harry visits Australian War Memorial and joins father in Turkey for Gallipoli Campaign commemorations

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

April 2015: Secondment to Australian Defence Force

On 6 April 2015, Prince Harry reported for duty to Australia's Chief of the Defence Force and began his month-long secondment to the ADF's 1st Brigade. During this time, he participated in various training exercises with different units.

May 2015: Harry makes farewell walkabout at Sydney Opera House

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

May 2015: End of attachment with the ADF

On 8 May 2015, Prince Harry's attachment with the Australian Defence Force concluded.

June 2015: Resignation from short service commission

On 19 June 2015, Prince Harry officially resigned from his short service commission in the Armed Forces.

October 2015: Harry launches Invictus Games Orlando 2016 with First Lady and Second Lady

In October 2015, Harry carried out engagements in the US, launching the Invictus Games Orlando 2016 with First Lady Michelle Obama and Second Lady Jill Biden at Fort Belvoir.

October 2015: Walk of Britain

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

November 2015: Harry attends opening of the Mamohato Children's Centre in Lesotho

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

December 2015: Harry visits South Africa and presents insignia of the Order of the Companions of Honour

From 30 November to 3 December 2015, 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 on behalf of the Queen.

March 2016: Harry visits Nepal

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

July 2016: Raising HIV awareness

On July 14, 2016, Prince Harry took an HIV test live on the royal family page to raise awareness for HIV testing. Later, on July 21, 2016, he attended the 21st International AIDS Conference in Durban, South Africa.

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

In December 2016, Prince Harry became the patron of both the Rugby Football Union (RFU) and Rugby Football League (RFL), Rugby League's governing body in England, a position he held until February 2021.

2016: Co-founding of Heads Together

In 2016, Prince Harry, along with Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales, co-founded Heads Together, a mental health awareness initiative.

January 2017: Visit to 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, during which the UK government announced an increase in its financial support for de-mining efforts.

December 2017: Guest Editing BBC Radio 4's Today Programme

In December 2017, Prince Harry guest edited BBC Radio 4's Today programme, conducting interviews with his father, 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: Succeeds grandfather as Captain General Royal Marines

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

April 2018: Harry appointed Commonwealth youth ambassador and patron of Walk of America

In April 2018, Harry was appointed Commonwealth youth ambassador. Also in April, he became a patron of Walk of America. The Prince was appointed the president of The Queen's Commonwealth Trust in April.

May 2018: Promotion in the Royal Navy, British Army, and Royal Air Force

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

July 2018: Harry and Meghan travel to Dublin

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

July 2018: Announcement of MenStar Coalition

In July 2018, the Elton John AIDS Foundation announced that Prince Harry and Elton John were about to launch a global coalition called MenStar that would focus "on treating HIV infections in men".

August 2018: Founders Award granted by the Royal Canadian Legion

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

October 2018: RSA Badge in Gold presented

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

October 2018: Harry and Meghan travel to Sydney for the 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: Harry and Meghan focus on women's empowerment in Morocco

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: Announcement of mental health documentary series

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, Prince Harry and Meghan, along with Prince William and Kate, launched Shout, the UK's first 24/7 text messaging service for those who suffer from mental issues.

June 2019: Left the charity

In June 2019, Prince Harry left the charity The Foundation of Prince William and Prince Harry.

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. He lent his support to the charity by arguing that its role in bringing sport into the life of disadvantaged people would save "hundreds of millions of pounds" towards treating the issues among young people.

June 2019: Split from The Royal Foundation

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

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 title "Sussex Royal The Foundation of The Duke and Duchess of Sussex".

September 2019: Hired Sunshine Sachs PR firm

In September 2019, Prince Harry and Meghan hired New York-based PR firm Sunshine Sachs, which had been working with them on intermittent projects since 2017.

September 2019: Launch of Travalyst

In September 2019, Prince Harry launched Travalyst during his visit to the Netherlands after two years of development. The initiative is set "to encourage sustainable practices in the travel industry" and "tackle climate change and environmental damage", in collaboration with a number of companies, including 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, the same country visited by his mother 22 years earlier.

October 2019: Every Mind Matters Announcement

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

October 2019: Southern African tour included Malawi, Angola, South Africa and Botswana.

In September and October 2019, Harry and Meghan went on a Southern African tour that included Malawi, Angola, South Africa and Botswana. Because infant son Archie traveled with the Sussexes, this was "their first official tour as a family".

November 2019: Interview with Gareth Thomas

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

January 2020: Announcement of stepping back from royal duties

In January 2020, Buckingham Palace announced that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle would step back from royal duties and, from March 31, 2020, would no longer use their Royal Highness styles in practice or publicly.

January 2020: Decision to step back announced after Quibi talks

In January 2020, Prince Harry and Meghan announced their decision to step back from royal duties, following talks in summer 2019 with Jeffrey Katzenberg about a role in Quibi, which they ultimately declined.

January 2020: Stepping Back from Royal Roles

In January 2020, Prince Harry and Meghan stepped back from their roles as working members of the royal family and relocated to Southern California.

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 members of the Invictus Choir.

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February 2020: "Sussex Royal" Brand Name Ban

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

March 2020: Harry's tenure as Commonwealth youth ambassador ends

In March 2020, Harry's tenure as Commonwealth youth ambassador ended.

March 2020: Final solo engagement as senior royal and Commonwealth Day service

In March 2020, Prince Harry attended the opening of the Silverstone Experience and on 9 March 2020, Harry and Meghan attended the Commonwealth Day service at Westminster Abbey, which was their last engagement as a couple before officially stepping down on 31 March.

March 2020: Cessation of Royal Highness styles in practice or publicly

In March 2020, as previously announced in January, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex ceased using their Royal Highness styles in practice or publicly following their decision to step back from royal duties.

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. The proceeds were donated to the Invictus Games Foundation.

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April 2020: Announcement 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

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

June 2020: Backing the Stop Hate for Profit Campaign

In June 2020, Prince Harry and Meghan backed the Stop Hate for Profit campaign and encouraged CEOs of different companies to join the movement.

June 2020: Signed with Harry Walker Agency

In June 2020, Prince Harry and Meghan signed with the Harry Walker Agency, owned by Endeavor, for paid public speaking engagements.

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: Netflix deal signed

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

October 2020: Launch of Archewell Website

In October 2020, the website for the Archewell Foundation was officially launched.

December 2020: Spotify deal signed and Holiday Special released

In December 2020, Prince Harry and Meghan signed a multi-year deal with Spotify to produce and host programs through Archewell Audio and released a holiday special on the service.

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: Relinquishing military appointments

In February 2021, Buckingham Palace confirmed that the Duke of Sussex would give up his position as Captain General Royal Marines and relinquish all his other honorary military appointments.

February 2021: Harry steps down as president of The Queen's Commonwealth Trust

In February 2021, Harry stepped down as the president of The Queen's Commonwealth Trust.

February 2021: Honorary military appointments returned

In February 2021, Prince Harry's honorary military appointments were returned to Queen 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. He had been patron of both organizations since December 2016.

March 2021: Joined BetterUp and Aspen Institute's Commission on Information Disorder

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

April 2021: Vax Live Campaign Chairs

In April 2021, Prince Harry and Meghan were announced as campaign chairs for Vax Live: The Concert to Reunite the World, an event organised by Global Citizen to increase access to COVID-19 vaccinations. They also announced their support for a vaccine equity fundraiser initiated by the same organisation, and penned an open letter to the pharmaceutical industry CEOs urging them to address the vaccine equity crisis. He also narrated "Hope Starts Here", a special video rereleased by African Parks to mark the Earth Day in which he urged organisations and communities to preserve biodiversity and paid tribute to his grandfather Prince Philip for his efforts as a conservationist.

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

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

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May 2021: Support for Peak State

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, which he helped establish.

June 2021: Statement on HALO Trust attack

In June 2021, after ten members of the HALO Trust were killed by an armed group at a mine clearance camp in Afghanistan, Prince Harry issued a statement saying the attack "was nothing less than an act of barbarism".

July 2021: Change Champions Award received

In July 2021, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle received the Change Champions Award from Population Matters for their decision to have only two children.

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 Warrior Games Virtual Event

In September 2021, Prince Harry, together with First Lady Jill Biden, hosted a virtual event for the Warrior Games, which were cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

October 2021: Partnership with Ethic investment firm

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: Speaking against oil drilling in Okavango River

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

November 2021: Harry warns Twitter CEO about potential civil unrest

In November 2021, Harry stated that he emailed Jack Dorsey, CEO of Twitter, the day before the January 6 United States Capitol attack to warn of potential civil unrest but received no response. In the same month, Conservative MP Johnny Mercer mentioned that the Duke of Sussex supported waiving visa fees for foreign-born UK veterans and their families.

November 2021: Publication of study on misinformation

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

2021: Stepped down from MapAction and the London Marathon Charitable Trust

In 2021, Prince Harry stepped down from MapAction and the London Marathon Charitable Trust, where he had previously granted his patronage.

2021: Partnership with Google

In 2021, Travalyst, launched by Prince Harry in September 2019, announced a partnership with Google.

February 2022: NAACP's President's Award received

In February 2022, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle 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 vaccine equity

In March 2022, Prince Harry and Meghan were among more than a hundred people who signed an open letter published by the People's Vaccine Alliance, asking for free global access to COVID-19 vaccines and calling out the UK, EU and Switzerland for opposing a waiver that would allow vaccine intellectual property protections to be lifted.

April 2022: Launch of eco-travel campaign

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

April 2022: Criticism of Harry's role at BetterUp

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.

October 2022: Ripple of Hope Award laureates

In October 2022, Prince 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: Harry & Meghan docuseries premiered

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

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2022: Sunshine Sachs firm no longer representing Harry and Meghan

In 2022, Sunshine Sachs stopped representing Harry and Meghan.

January 2023: Publication of memoir "Spare"

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

June 2023: Spotify deal cancelled

In June 2023, Spotify announced they would not proceed with the deal with the Sussexes, cancelling Archetypes after one season.

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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 which he and his wife had invited people to support in lieu of giving them wedding presents.

2023: Publication of Spare

In 2023, Prince Harry published his memoir, "Spare".

2023: Appointment to African Parks Board

In 2023, Prince Harry was appointed a member of the board of directors of African Parks, a conservation NGO, after serving as its president since December 2017.

April 2024: New shows with Netflix 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 Prince Harry and Meghan's trip to Nigeria in May 2024, it was argued that the couple could have been used by the royal family. In the same year Harry's role as founder of Travalyst was recognised in the second edition of the Time 100 Climate list.

December 2024: Donation to BBC Children in Need

In December 2024, Prince Harry personally donated £1.1 million to BBC Children in Need, describing it as a "significant investment" in grassroots organisations in Nottingham supporting young people affected by violence.

December 2024: Polo docuseries released

In December 2024, the Polo docuseries produced by Archewell Productions for Netflix was released and was a critical and commercial disappointment.

August 2025: Archewell Productions renewed partnership with Netflix

In August 2025, Archewell Productions renewed its partnership with Netflix under a multi-year first-look deal, which included plans for other documentary and scripted projects.

October 2025: Humanitarians of the Year award

In October 2025, Prince Harry and his wife received the Humanitarians of the Year award at Project Healthy Minds' annual gala in New York City in recognition of their commitment to mental health support.

2026: Sunshine Sachs rehired by Harry and Meghan

In 2026, Sunshine Sachs was rehired to represent Harry and Meghan.