Early Life and Education of Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex: A Complete Timeline
An overview of the childhood and early education of Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, highlighting the experiences that shaped 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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February 1960: Elizabeth II Declares Harry's Father a Member of the House of Windsor
On 8 February 1960, Harry's paternal grandmother, Elizabeth II, issued letters patent declaring his father to be a member of the House of Windsor.
September 1984: Birth at St Mary's Hospital
On 15 September 1984, Prince Harry was born in the Lindo Wing of St Mary's Hospital in Paddington, London.
December 1984: Christening at Windsor Castle
On 21 December 1984, Henry Charles Albert David (Prince Harry) was christened at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, by Robert Runcie.
May 1988: Surgery for Minor Hernia
In May 1988, Prince Harry underwent surgery for a minor hernia.
1991: Travel to Canada
1996: Parents' Divorce
In 1996, Harry's parents, Prince Charles and Princess Diana, divorced.
1997: Death of Princess Diana
In 1997, Harry's mother, Princess Diana, died in a car crash in Paris, and he walked behind her funeral cortège.
1998: Family Trip to Canada
November 2000: Broke Thumb While Playing Football
In November 2000, Prince Harry broke his thumb while playing football at Eton and underwent a minor operation.
2001: Reported Cannabis Use and Drinking
In the summer of 2001, it was reported that Prince Harry had been smoking cannabis and drinking at his father's Highgrove House and at a local pub.
2002: Report of Upcoming Trust Fund Disbursements
In 2002, The Times reported Harry would share £4.9 million from trust funds on his 21st birthday and £8 million on his 40th birthday with his brother William.
2002: Visit to Drug Rehabilitation Unit
In 2002, with Prince Charles's encouragement, Prince Harry visited a drug rehabilitation unit to talk to drug addicts after reports of cannabis use and drinking in 2001.
June 2003: Completion of Education at Eton
In June 2003, Harry completed his education at Eton with two A-Levels, achieving a grade B in art and D in geography.
2003: Harry Given Nickname 'Mohale' in Lesotho
During his gap year in Lesotho in 2003, Harry was given the nickname Mohale (transl. 'the warrior'), a name that belonged to the younger brother of Moshoeshoe I.
September 2004: Passing the Regular Commissions Board
In September 2004, Harry passed the Regular Commissions Board (RCB).
January 2005: Controversial Comment about Chelsy Davy
In January 2005, Prince Harry made a controversial comment about his Zimbabwean girlfriend Chelsy Davy, stating "She's not black or anything, you know."
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: Nazi Uniform Controversy
In early 2005, Prince Harry was photographed at a themed party wearing a Nazi German Afrika Korps uniform with a swastika armband, sparking significant media backlash. He later issued a public apology.
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.
October 2007: Video from Namibia Trip Surfaces
In October 2007, a video from Prince Harry's trip to Namibia with his friends surfaced, showing him snorting vodka and licking a male friend's nipples.
2007: Concert for Diana
In 2007 Harry and 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, 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: Enduro Africa motorbike ride
In October 2008, 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 Harry would follow his brother, father and uncle in learning to fly military helicopters at RAF Shawbury.
November 2008: Alleged Comment to Stephen K. Amos
In November 2008, British comedian Stephen K. Amos alleged that Prince Harry made a comment on his performance after a stand-up show for Prince Charles's 60th birthday, reportedly saying, "You don't sound like a black chap."
2008: Completion of First Deployment
In 2007-2008, Prince Harry completes his first deployment to Afghanistan, having served for ten weeks in Helmand Province.
January 2009: The Queen granted Harry and William their own royal household
In January 2009, The Queen granted Harry and William their own royal household, moving their affairs from their father's office at Clarence House to St James's Palace.
January 2009: Release of Offensive Video
In January 2009, the News of the World released a video made by Prince Harry three years prior, in which he used offensive terms towards a Pakistani officer cadet and a soldier wearing a camouflage hood. Clarence House issued an apology on his behalf and he was instructed to attend a diversity course.
February 2009: Failed Pilot's Theory Test
In February 2009, Harry initially failed his pilot's theory test at the Defence Helicopter Flying School.
September 2009: William and Harry set up The Foundation of Prince William and Prince Harry
In September 2009, William and Harry 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 Harry with his flying brevet (wings) at a ceremony at the Army Air Corps Base (AAC), Middle Wallop.
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.
2011: Trip to the North Pole with Walking With The Wounded
In 2011, Harry took part in an unfinished trip to the North Pole with Walking With The Wounded.
May 2012: Harry took part in the music video for the song "Sing"
In May 2012, Harry played tambourine and took part in the music video for the song "Sing", which was released to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee.
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.
June 2013: DNA Tests Confirm Indian Descent of Harry and William's Ancestor
In June 2013, BritainsDNA announced that genealogical DNA tests confirmed Eliza Kewark, a matrilineal ancestor of Harry and William, was of Indian descent.
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.
October 2013: First 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, 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: 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.
November 2014: Opened 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: Inheritance of Diana's possessions
In 2014, Harry and William inherited Princess Diana's wedding dress, personal possessions, and the original lyrics and score of "Candle in the Wind" by Bernie Taupin and Elton John.
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.
May 2015: Farewell walkabout at the Sydney Opera House
On 7 May 2015, Harry made a farewell walkabout at the Sydney Opera House and visited Macquarie University Hospital before reporting for duty to the Australian Defence Force (ADF).
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.
October 2015: Walk of Britain
In October 2015, as patron of Walk of Britain, Harry walked with the team on 30 September and 20 October.
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.
December 2015: Official visit to South Africa
From 30 November to 3 December 2015, Harry made an official visit to South Africa, presenting the insignia of the Order of the Companions of Honour to the Archbishop and playing the Sentebale Royal Salute Polo Cup.
January 2016: Took magic mushrooms at Courteney Cox's house
In his memoir, Spare, he detailed taking magic mushrooms at a party at Courteney Cox's house in January 2016.
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.
July 2016: HIV testing and attending AIDS Conference
In July 2016, Harry took a HIV test live on the royal family Facebook page and attended the 21st International AIDS Conference in Durban, South Africa.
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.
November 2017: Engagement Announcement
On November 27, 2017, Prince Harry's father announced his engagement to Meghan Markle.
2017: Acknowledged Seeking Counseling
In 2017, Prince Harry acknowledged seeking counseling for his mental health struggles after his mother's death, revealing struggles with aggression and anxiety. He discussed this on Bryony Gordon's podcast Mad World.
2017: Harry Mentions Godchildren
In 2017, Prince Harry stated that he had "five or six" godchildren, some of whom later attended his wedding.
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: Lease on Westfield Large
In May 2018, the Duke and Duchess signed a two-year lease on Westfield Large, located on the Great Tew Estate in the Cotswolds.
May 2018: Marriage Ceremony
On May 19, 2018, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's marriage ceremony was held at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle.
July 2018: First overseas visit with Meghan
In July 2018, Harry travelled to Dublin, Ireland, alongside his wife Meghan, which marked their first overseas visit as a couple.
July 2018: Elton John AIDS Foundation announces MenStar launch
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".
October 2018: Duke and Duchess of Sussex travelled to Sydney, for the 2018 Invictus Games
In October 2018, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex travelled to Sydney for the 2018 Invictus Games, forming part of a Pacific tour.
2018: Made Duke of Sussex
In 2018, Harry was made Duke of Sussex prior to his wedding to Meghan Markle.
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".
June 2019: Harry Leaves The Foundation of Prince William and Prince Harry
In June 2019, Harry left the charity The Foundation of Prince William and Prince Harry. The foundation was set up in September 2009 to enable them to take forward their charitable ambitions.
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.
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.
October 2019: Southern African tour
In September and October 2019, Harry had a Southern African tour which included Malawi, Angola, South Africa and Botswana, marking "their first official tour as a family".
November 2019: Interview with HIV+ Rugby player Gareth Thomas
In November 2019, to mark the National HIV Testing Week, the Duke interviewed HIV+ Rugby player Gareth Thomas on behalf of the Terrence Higgins Trust.
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: Harry was the subject of a prank by the Russian comedy duo
In January 2020, Harry was pranked by Russian comedians posing as Greta Thunberg and her father, during which he criticized Donald Trump's climate change stance.
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: Megxit Story Prompts Early Announcement
On 8 January 2020, Dan Wootton broke the story about Megxit and Harry and Meghan's plans for moving to Canada, which prompted the couple to issue an announcement within hours, confirming their plans for stepping back from their royal duties. Sources close to the couple later spoke to The New York Times, stating that they "felt forced to disclose their plans prematurely" as they learned about The Sun's intentions to publish the story.
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.
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.
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: 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.
June 2020: Purchase of House in Montecito
In June 2020, after some months in Canada and the United States, the Duke and Duchess bought a house on the former estate of Riven Rock in Montecito, California.
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: Harry and his wife released a video addressing American voters
In September 2020, Harry and his wife released a video urging American voters to "reject hate speech, misinformation and online negativity" in the 2020 United States presidential election.
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.
2020: Move to the United States
In 2020, Harry and Meghan moved to the United States, citing the initial difficulties they faced during the transition and outlining their future plans, as revealed in their interview with Oprah Winfrey in March 2021.
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.
March 2021: Oprah Interview
In March 2021, Harry and Meghan sat for a highly publicized American television interview with Oprah Winfrey.
March 2021: Charity Commission Review of Sussex Royal
In March 2021, the Charity Commission for England and Wales initiated a review of the Sussex Royal organization concerning its conduct under charity law during its dissolution.
March 2021: Harry and Meghan Interview with Oprah Winfrey
On 7 March 2021, Harry and Meghan were interviewed by Oprah Winfrey in a CBS television special, discussing marriage, motherhood, pressures of public life, and their move to the United States. Harry criticized his father's parenting and lack of relationship with his brother. The interview generated a polarized reaction.
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: Harry's appearance on the Armchair Expert podcast
In May 2021, Harry appeared on the Armchair Expert podcast and commented on the First Amendment, drawing backlash from conservative figures.
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.
June 2021: Statement on HALO Trust Attack
In June 2021, after ten members of the HALO Trust were killed in Afghanistan, Prince Harry issued a statement condemning the attack as "an act of barbarism".
June 2021: BBC Reports Controversy over Lilibet's Name
In June 2021, despite palace congratulations on the birth of Lilibet, the BBC reported that Harry and Meghan had not sought the Queen's permission before using her personal family nickname, leading to accusations of defamation.
June 2021: Birth of Lilibet
On June 4, 2021, the Duke and Duchess's daughter, Lilibet, was born.
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: 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: Harry claims he warned Twitter CEO about potential civil unrest
In November 2021, Harry claimed at Wired's Re:Wired Conference that he emailed Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey before the January 6 United States Capitol attack, warning of potential civil unrest.
2021: Stepping down from London Marathon Charitable Trust
In 2021, Harry stepped down from London Marathon Charitable Trust.
2021: Oprah Interview
In 2021, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle revealed in the Oprah with Meghan and Harry television interview that they had privately exchanged vows three days prior to their official wedding ceremony.
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.
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.
June 2022: First official appearance in the UK since stepping down as senior royals
In June 2022, Harry and Meghan made their first official appearance in the UK while attending the Platinum Jubilee National Service of Thanksgiving.
June 2022: Meghan described Harry's reaction to the Supreme Court of the United States's decision that abortion is not a protected constitutional right as "guttural"
In June 2022, Meghan described Harry's reaction to the Supreme Court of the United States's decision that abortion is not a protected constitutional right as "guttural".
July 2022: Harry condemned the Supreme Court decision on abortion rights at the United Nations
In July 2022, Harry condemned the Supreme Court's decision on abortion rights as a "rolling back of constitutional rights" during his address to the United Nations on Mandela Day.
September 2022: Charity Events and Queen Elizabeth II's Death
In September 2022, The Sussexes visited the UK and Germany for charity events. On 8 September 2022, Queen Elizabeth II died at Balmoral Castle in Scotland, and Harry and Meghan remained in the United Kingdom for her funeral.
December 2022: Release of Netflix Docuseries
In December 2022, the Netflix docuseries "Harry & Meghan", featuring the couple, was released.
March 2023: The Heritage Foundation sent a dossier on Harry's drug use to different government entities
In March 2023, the Heritage Foundation sent a dossier on Harry's drug use to government entities and questioned whether he admitted to past drug use on his U.S. visa application.
June 2023: Harry criticized the UK government in a witness statement
In June 2023, Harry broke royal protocol by criticizing the UK government in his witness statement to a court, arguing the press and government were too closely aligned.
June 2023: Harry testifies in court against Daily Mirror editor
In June 2023, Harry testified in the court case accusing former Daily Mirror editor Piers Morgan of personal attacks and claiming his phone had been hacked dating back to his time at Eton. This marked the first time a royal family member had been cross-examined in court since 1891.
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.
2023: Memoir details relationship with Caroline Flack
In his 2023 memoir, Harry mentions that months after breaking up with Davy he was introduced to Caroline Flack, whom he described as "funny", "sweet", and "cool". The two saw each other for a while before press intrusion "tainted" their relationship "irredeemably" according to Harry.
January 2024: Harry Inducted into Living Legends of Aviation
In January 2024, Harry was inducted into the Living Legends of Aviation.
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.
March 2024: U.S. government ordered to hand over Harry's visa application details
In March 2024, the U.S. government was ordered to hand over Harry's visa application details to a D.C. court, following a request from the Heritage Foundation.
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".
September 2024: Case regarding Harry's visa application was closed
In September 2024, the case brought forward by the Heritage Foundation regarding Harry's visa application was closed due to the filing of two sealed orders and a sealed "memorandum opinion".
January 2025: Justine Bateman Criticizes Harry and Meghan's Food Bank Visit
In January 2025, Justine Bateman criticized Harry and Meghan's visit to a food bank during the Southern California wildfires, calling their behavior "repulsive" and accusing them of seeking a "photo op".
February 2025: Donald Trump ruled out deporting Harry from the USA
In February 2025, new U.S. President Donald Trump ruled out deporting Harry from the USA, telling the New York Post: “I’ll leave him alone.”
March 2025: Redacted versions of court documents to be released
In March 2025, Judge Carl Nichols ordered for the redacted versions of the court documents to be released, pertaining to the case involving Harry's visa application.
March 2025: Resignation from Sentebale
In March 2025, Prince 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.
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