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. Currently fifth in line to the British throne, his role within the monarchy has evolved significantly in recent years. He served in the British Army, undertaking two tours of Afghanistan. In 2018, he married Meghan Markle, and they have two children. In 2020, Harry and Meghan stepped down as senior working royals and relocated to the United States, pursuing financial independence through various ventures. They have since spoken openly about their experiences within the royal family, leading to considerable media attention and public discussion.
September 1984: Prince Harry's Birth
In September 1984, Prince Harry was born at St Mary's Hospital in London, as the second child of Charles, Prince of Wales, and Diana, Princess of Wales.
December 1984: Prince Harry's Christening
In December 1984, Prince Harry was christened Henry Charles Albert David at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle.
May 1988: Harry undergoes surgery for a minor hernia
In May 1988, Prince Harry underwent a surgery for a minor hernia.
1991: Family Trip to Canada
1996: Parents' Divorce
In 1996, Prince Harry's parents, Prince Charles and Princess Diana, divorced.
1997: Death of Princess Diana
In 1997, Prince Harry's mother, Princess Diana, died in a car crash in Paris. Harry, then aged 12, walked behind the funeral cortège.
1998: Family Trip to Canada
November 2000: Harry breaks his thumb while playing football at Eton
In November 2000, Prince Harry broke his thumb while playing football at Eton and underwent a minor operation.
2001: Harry smokes cannabis and drinks at Highgrove House
In the summer of 2001, Harry smoked cannabis and drank at his father's Highgrove House and at a local pub.
2002: Disbursement from Trust Funds
In 2002, The Times reported that Prince Harry would share a disbursement of £4.9 million with his brother William from trust funds established by their great-grandmother, Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother, on their respective 21st birthdays.
2002: Harry visits drug rehabilitation unit
In 2002, it was reported that, with Charles's encouragement, Harry had paid a visit to a drug rehabilitation unit to talk to drug addicts.
June 2003: Completion of Education at Eton
In June 2003, Prince Harry completed his education at Eton College with two A-Levels, achieving a grade B in art and D in geography.
2003: Given the Nickname Mohale
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.
2004: First Tour of Mants'ase Children's Home
In 2004, Prince Harry first toured the Mants'ase Children's Home in Lesotho.
May 2005: Entry into Royal Military Academy Sandhurst
In May 2005, Prince Harry entered the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, where he was known as Officer Cadet Wales.
2005: Nazi uniform controversy
In early 2005, Prince Harry was photographed wearing a Nazi German Afrika Korps uniform at a themed party, which sparked widespread criticism. He later issued a public apology.
2006: Engagements completed between 2006 and 2019
Between 2006 and 2019, Prince Harry completed 1,190 engagements.
2006: Visit to Mants'ase Children's Home
In 2006, Harry visited Mants'ase Children's Home in Lesotho and launched Sentebale with Prince Seeiso to support children orphaned by HIV/AIDS.
October 2007: Video surfaces of Prince Harry's trip to Namibia
In October 2007, a video from Prince Harry's trip to Namibia with his friends surfaced, which showed him snorting vodka and licking a male friend's nipples.
2007: Concert for Diana
In 2007, Harry and William organized the Concert for Diana in memory of their mother, benefiting her charities and patronages.
2007: First Deployment to Afghanistan
In 2007, Prince Harry was deployed on active duty to Helmand Province in Afghanistan for ten weeks, marking his first tour of duty in a war zone.
October 2008: Enduro Africa Motorbike Ride
In October 2008, Harry and his brother 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, attending the Defence Helicopter Flying School at RAF Shawbury.
November 2008: Allegation by Stephen K. Amos
In November 2008, British comedian Stephen K. Amos alleged that Prince Harry made a racially insensitive comment after his performance at Prince Charles's 60th birthday celebrations.
2008: Return from First Deployment
In 2008, Prince Harry concluded his ten-week deployment in Helmand Province, Afghanistan, where he served on active duty.
January 2009: Racist remarks video revealed
In January 2009, a video from three years prior surfaced showing Prince Harry using racist terms, leading to widespread condemnation. Clarence House issued an apology, and Harry was reportedly instructed to attend a diversity course.
January 2009: Granting of royal household
On 6 January 2009, the Queen granted Prince Harry and Prince William their own royal household. Prior to this, their affairs were handled by their father's office.
September 2009: Foundation of Prince William and Prince Harry Set Up
In September 2009, William and Harry set up The Foundation of Prince William and Prince Harry to advance their charitable endeavors.
2009: Harry and Chelsy Davy part ways
In early 2009, it was reported that Prince Harry and Chelsy Davy had ended their five-year relationship.
2010: Vice-Royal Patron of RFU
In 2010, Prince Harry served as the RFU's vice-royal patron, supporting the Queen as patron.
June 2011: Possible Deployment in Afghanistan
In June 2011, it was announced that Prince Harry would be available for deployment in current operations in Afghanistan as an Apache helicopter pilot.
2011: Trip to the North Pole
In 2011, Harry took part in an unfinished trip to the North Pole with Walking With The Wounded.
May 2012: Harry introduced to Cressida Bonas
In May 2012, Harry's cousin Princess Eugenie introduced him to Cressida Bonas, an actress and model.
May 2012: Participation in the music video for "Sing"
In May 2012, Prince Harry played the tambourine and took part in the music video for the song "Sing", which was released to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee.
September 2012: Deployment to Afghanistan
On September 7, 2012, Prince 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 a co-pilot and gunner for an Apache helicopter.
2012: Second Deployment to Afghanistan
In 2012, Prince Harry was deployed for a second tour of duty in Afghanistan, this time for twenty weeks with the Army Air Corps.
January 2013: Return from Afghanistan Deployment
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 9 and 15 May 2013, Prince Harry made an official visit to the United States to promote the rehabilitation of injured American and UK 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.
December 2013: Expedition to the South Pole
In December 2013, Harry participated in Walking With The Wounded's 200-mile expedition to the South Pole in Antarctica, accompanying injured servicemen and women.
2013: Return from Second Deployment
In 2013, Prince Harry completed his twenty-week deployment with the Army Air Corps in Afghanistan, marking the end of his second tour of duty.
March 2014: Harry launches Invictus Games
On 6 March 2014, Harry launched Invictus Games, a Paralympic-style sporting event for injured servicemen and women, which was held on 10–14 September 2014.
April 2014: Harry meets British hopefuls for Invictus Games
On 29 April 2014, Harry met British hopefuls for the Invictus Games at Tedworth House in Wiltshire for the start of the selection process.
April 2014: Harry and Cressida Bonas part ways
On 30 April 2014, it was reported that Prince Harry and Cressida Bonas had parted amicably.
May 2014: Harry attends Invictus Games ticket sale launch at BT Tower
On 15 May 2014, Harry attended a ticket sale launch for the Invictus Games at BT Tower, from where he 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, to promote the Invictus Games, Harry was interviewed by BBC Radio 2's Chris Evans along with two Invictus Games hopefuls. The show aired on 31 July 2014.
August 2014: Harry attends British Armed Forces Team announcement for Invictus Games
In August 2014, 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, which Prince Harry launched earlier in March 2014, took place from 10-14 September 2014.
November 2014: Opened Field of Remembrance at Westminster Abbey
On 6 November 2014, Prince Harry opened the Field of Remembrance at Westminster Abbey, a task usually performed by Prince Philip.
2014: Invictus Games Launched
In 2014, Prince Harry launched the Invictus Games as a founding patron, inspired by the Warrior Games in the United States.
2014: Inheritance at 30th Birthday
In 2014, Prince Harry, along with his brother William, inherited approximately £10 million each from their mother's estate on their 30th birthdays, as well as her wedding dress and other personal possessions.
April 2015: Visit to Australian War Memorial and Commemorations of the Gallipoli Campaign
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.
October 2015: Walk of Britain
As patron of Walk of Britain, Harry walked with the team on October 2015.
October 2015: Launch of Invictus Games Orlando 2016
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 reception at the British Ambassador's Residence.
November 2015: Visit to Lesotho and the opening of the Mamohato Children's Centre
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 30 November to 3 December 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 on behalf of the Queen. He also played the Sentebale Royal Salute Polo Cup, fundraising for Sentebale.
2015: Support for England's Rugby World Cup bid
In 2015, Prince Harry supported England's bid to host rugby union's Rugby World Cup.
January 2016: Harry admits to taking magic mushrooms at Courteney Cox's house
In his memoir, Spare, Harry detailed taking magic mushrooms at a party at Courteney Cox's house in January 2016.
July 2016: HIV Testing Awareness
In July 2016, Harry took an HIV test live on the royal family Facebook page and attended the 21st International AIDS Conference in Durban, South Africa to raise awareness for HIV testing.
July 2016: Harry begins relationship with Meghan Markle
In mid-2016, Harry began a relationship with American actress Meghan Markle. According to the couple, they first connected with each other via Instagram, though they have also said that they were set up on a blind date in July 2016.
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: Landmine Free 2025 reception at Kensington Palace
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.
September 2017: Harry and Meghan appear in public together at Invictus Games
In September 2017, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle made their first public appearance together at the Invictus Games in Toronto.
November 2017: Engagement of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle announced
On 27 November 2017, the engagement of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle was announced by Harry's father.
December 2017: Guest Edited BBC Radio 4's Today Programme
In December 2017, Harry guest-edited BBC Radio 4's Today programme, interviewing his father, Barack Obama, and others on topics like youth violence and mental health.
2017: Harry acknowledges seeking counselling after mother's death
In 2017, Harry acknowledged that with the support of his brother he had sought counselling years after his mother's death. He added that he had struggled with aggression and anxiety.
2017: Harry states he has "five or six" godchildren
In 2017, 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, Prince Harry was appointed Commonwealth Youth Ambassador and also became the president of The Queen's Commonwealth Trust, focusing on projects involving children and welfare of prisoners.
May 2018: Harry and Meghan lease WestfieldLarge in the Cotswolds
In May 2018, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle signed a two-year lease on WestfieldLarge, located on the Great Tew Estate in the Cotswolds.
May 2018: Wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle
On 19 May 2018, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's marriage ceremony was held at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle.
July 2018: First overseas visit as a couple to Dublin, Ireland
In July 2018, Prince Harry and his wife Meghan travelled to Dublin, Ireland, marking their first overseas visit as a couple.
July 2018: Launch of MenStar Coalition
In July 2018, the Elton John AIDS Foundation announced that Harry and Elton John were launching a global coalition called MenStar to focus on treating HIV infections in men.
October 2018: Pacific tour including Invictus Games in Sydney
In October 2018, Prince Harry and Meghan travelled to Sydney for the 2018 Invictus Games. This was part of a Pacific tour that included Australia, Fiji, Tonga, and New Zealand.
May 2019: Launch of Shout
In May 2019, Harry and Meghan, along with William and Kate, launched Shout, a 24/7 text messaging service for mental health support in the UK.
May 2019: Birth of Archie Mountbatten-Windsor
On 6 May 2019, Archie Mountbatten-Windsor, the son of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, was born.
June 2019: Departure from The Royal Foundation
In June 2019, Harry left The Foundation of Prince William and Prince Harry.
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.
September 2019: Launch of Travalyst
In September 2019, Harry launched Travalyst in the Netherlands, an initiative to promote sustainable practices in the travel industry, in collaboration with companies like Tripadvisor, Booking.com, Ctrip, Skyscanner, and Visa Inc.
September 2019: Visit to 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.
October 2019: "Every Mind Matters" Announcement
In October 2019, Harry and 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 with family
In September and October 2019, Prince Harry, Meghan, and their infant son Archie went on a Southern African tour, including Malawi, Angola, South Africa, and Botswana. This marked "their first official tour as a family".
November 2019: Interview with Gareth Thomas
In November 2019, Harry interviewed HIV+ Rugby player Gareth Thomas on behalf of the Terrence Higgins Trust to mark National HIV Testing Week.
2019: Presentation of Challenge Cup trophy
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, Harry and his wife were in talks with Jeffrey Katzenberg, the founder of Quibi, about a possible role in the service but decided against joining.
January 2020: Stepping Down as Working Royals
In January 2020, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle stepped down as working royals and moved to Southern California.
January 2020: Announcement of stepping back as senior royal members
In January 2020, Prince Harry and Meghan announced they were stepping back from their roles as senior members of the royal family and would balance their time between the United Kingdom and North America. They were to become financially independent and cease to represent the Queen.
January 2020: Prank by Russian comedy duo
In January 2020, Prince Harry was pranked by the Russian comedy duo Vovan and Lexus, who pretended to be climate activist Greta Thunberg and her father. During the phone calls, Harry discussed his decision to leave the monarchy and criticised Donald Trump's stance on climate change and his support of the coal industry.
January 2020: Buckingham Palace announces Harry to step back from Royal duties
On 18 January 2020, Buckingham Palace announced that an agreement had been reached for Harry "to step back from Royal duties, including official military appointments".
January 2020: Announcement on Stepping Back from Royal Duties
On January 18, 2020, Buckingham Palace announced that, following Harry and Meghan's decision to step back from royal duties, from 31 March 2020 the Duke and Duchess would not use their Royal Highness styles in practice.
January 2020: Megxit Story and Announcement
On January 8, 2020, Dan Wootton broke the story about "Megxit" and Harry and Meghan's initial plans for moving to Canada in The Sun, 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 told The New York Times that they "felt forced to disclose their plans prematurely" as they learned about The Sun's intentions to publish the story.
February 2020: Decision to not use "Sussex Royal" brand
In February 2020, it was confirmed that "Sussex Royal" would not be used as a brand name by Prince Harry and Meghan following their withdrawal from public life.
March 2020: Cessation of HRH Styles
Buckingham Palace announced on 18 January 2020 that from March 31, 2020, Harry and Meghan would not use their Royal Highness styles in practice following their decision to step back from royal duties.
March 2020: Security challenges in Canada and the UK
In March 2020, Harry and Meghan faced challenges regarding publicly funded security in both Canada and the UK after stepping back from royal duties. A petition in Canada called for the Royal Canadian Mounted Police to stop providing security, and the Canadian government ended RCMP security provision after their status changed. A similar petition circulated in the UK and President Donald Trump stated that the United States would not pay for their security.
March 2020: Final solo engagement as senior royal
In March 2020, Prince Harry attended the opening of the Silverstone Experience in Silverstone Circuit with Lewis Hamilton, marking his final solo engagement as a senior royal. He and Meghan attended the Commonwealth Day service at Westminster Abbey on 9 March 2020, their last engagement as a couple before stepping down on 31 March.
March 2020: Sussexes' office closes as they cease official engagements
On 31 March 2020, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's office was moved to Buckingham Palace and officially closed when the Sussexes ceased "undertaking official engagements in support of the Queen".
April 2020: Announcement of Archewell foundation
In April 2020, Meghan and Harry confirmed their new foundation, Archewell, named after the Greek word "arche," which means "source of action."
April 2020: Launch of HeadFIT initiative
In April 2020, Prince Harry launched HeadFIT, a mental health support platform for armed forces members, developed by the Royal Foundation's Heads Together campaign, the Ministry of Defence, and King's College London.
June 2020: Harry and Meghan buy a house in Montecito, California
In June 2020, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle bought a house on the former estate of Riven Rock in Montecito, California.
June 2020: Support for Stop Hate for Profit campaign
In June 2020, Prince Harry and Meghan backed the Stop Hate for Profit campaign, encouraging CEOs to join the movement.
August 2020: Renaming and dissolution of Sussex Royal Foundation
In August 2020, the Sussex Royal Foundation was renamed MWX Foundation and subsequently dissolved on the same day.
September 2020: Video addressing American voters
In September 2020, Prince 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, which was perceived by some as supporting Joe Biden.
October 2020: Official launch of Archewell website
In October 2020, the official website for Archewell was launched.
2020: Move to the United States
In 2020, during the Oprah interview broadcast in March 2021, Harry and Meghan talked about the initial difficulties associated with their move to the United States and their plans for the future.
February 2021: Harry gives up position as Captain General Royal Marines
In February 2021, Buckingham Palace confirmed that the Duke would give up his position as Captain General Royal Marines and hand back all the other honorary military appointments.
March 2021: Oprah Interview
In March 2021, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle participated in a highly publicized American television interview with Oprah Winfrey, titled "Oprah with Meghan and Harry."
March 2021: Charity Commission review of Sussex Royal
In March 2021, the Charity Commission for England and Wales conducted a review of the Sussex Royal organisation regarding its conduct during dissolution, later criticizing the board for fund expenditure.
April 2021: Campaign chair 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, and they supported a vaccine equity fundraiser. Harry also narrated "Hope Starts Here" for Earth Day, honoring Prince Philip's conservation efforts.
May 2021: Appearance on Armchair Expert podcast
In May 2021, Prince Harry appeared on the Armchair Expert podcast where he talked about freedom of speech and laws related to it in the United States, expressing his confusion and emphasizing the potential exploitation of unspoken words. His comments were met with criticism from conservative Americans and Britons.
May 2021: Support for Peak State mental fitness programme
In May 2021, Prince Harry publicly supported Peak State, a mental fitness programme designed to provide tools and resources for managing mental health.
June 2021: Statement on HALO Trust attack in Afghanistan
In June 2021, Prince Harry issued a statement condemning the attack on the HALO Trust in Afghanistan, where ten members were killed.
June 2021: BBC Defamation Claim
In June 2021, the BBC reported that Harry and Meghan had not sought the Queen's permission before naming their daughter Lilibet with her personal family nickname. Lawyers for the couple subsequently accused the BBC of defamation, stating that Harry had spoken to the Queen before announcing their daughter's name.
June 2021: Birth of Lilibet Mountbatten-Windsor
On 4 June 2021, Lilibet Mountbatten-Windsor, the daughter of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, was born.
September 2021: Virtual event for Warrior Games with Jill Biden
In September 2021, Prince Harry and First Lady Jill Biden hosted a virtual event for the Warrior Games, which were canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
September 2021: Legal Fight Over Police Protection Started
In September 2021, Prince Harry began a legal fight with the Home Office over their refusal to allow him to pay for police protection.
October 2021: Op-ed against oil drilling and open letter for vaccine distribution
In October 2021, Prince Harry spoke against oil drilling in the Okavango River and co-authored an open letter urging G20 leaders to expedite global COVID-19 vaccine distribution.
November 2021: Comments at Wired's Re:Wired Conference and support for UK veterans
In November 2021, Prince Harry claimed at Wired's Re:Wired Conference that he emailed Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey a day before the January 6 United States Capitol attack to warn of potential civil unrest, but did not receive a response. Also in November 2021, Conservative politician Johnny Mercer announced that the Duke of Sussex supported the proposal to waive visa fees for foreign-born UK veterans and their families.
December 2021: "CBE scandal" and severance of ties with Mahfouz
In December 2021, reports emerged about Prince Harry's meetings with Mahfouz Marei Mubarak bin Mahfouz, leading to the "CBE scandal." Harry stated he severed ties with Mahfouz in 2015 due to concerns about his motives.
2021: Harry describes his time in the army as "the happiest times in my life"
In 2021, Harry described his 10 years (2005–2015) in the army as "the happiest times in my life".
2021: Stepped Down From London Marathon Charitable Trust
In 2021, Harry stepped down from his patronage of the London Marathon Charitable Trust.
2021: Harry and Meghan reveal private exchange of vows in Oprah interview
In 2021, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle revealed in the television interview Oprah with Meghan and Harry that, three days prior to the ceremony, they had privately exchanged vows in their garden, in the presence of the Archbishop of Canterbury.
2021: The Me You Can't See documentary
In 2021, Prince Harry revealed in his mental-health television documentary, "The Me You Can't See", that he had undergone four years of therapy for mental health issues, which he was encouraged to do by his then-future wife. He also talked about suffering from panic attacks, severe anxiety and burnout in his late 20s.
2021: Partnership with Google
In 2021, Travalyst announced a partnership with Google.
January 2022: RAVEC Decision Challenged
In January 2022, RAVEC made a decision that stated State security could not be made available to private individuals, even if they were willing to pay for it themselves, which became a core point of contention in Harry's legal challenges.
January 2022: Legal Fight Over Police Protection
In January 2022, it was reported that Prince Harry had been in a legal battle with the Home Office since September 2021 regarding their refusal to allow him to pay for police protection. It was revealed that Harry had 'exceptional status' and RAVEC determined his personal protective security on a case-by-case basis.
March 2022: Signing of open letter for global vaccine access
In March 2022, Prince Harry and Meghan signed an open letter by the People's Vaccine Alliance, advocating for free global access to COVID-19 vaccines.
April 2022: Launch of eco-travel campaign through Travalyst
In April 2022, Prince Harry launched an eco-travel campaign through Travalyst, encouraging sustainable travel in a video featuring Rhys Darby and Dave Fane on Māori Television.
June 2022: Reaction to Supreme Court decision
In June 2022, Meghan described Prince Harry's reaction to the Supreme Court of the United States's decision that abortion is not a protected constitutional right as "guttural".
June 2022: First official appearance in the UK
In June 2022, Prince Harry and Meghan made their first official appearance in the UK while attending the Platinum Jubilee National Service of Thanksgiving.
July 2022: Address to the United Nations on Mandela Day
In July 2022, Prince Harry condemned the Supreme Court's decision on abortion as a "rolling back of constitutional rights" during his address to the United Nations on Mandela Day. Associate justice of the Supreme Court Samuel Alito criticized foreign figures, including Harry, for their comments on "American law".
August 2022: Lawsuit Filed Against Home Office and Metropolitan Police
In August 2022, Prince Harry filed a lawsuit against the Home Office and the Metropolitan Police, challenging RAVEC's decision from January 2022 that stated State security could not be made available to private individuals, even if they were willing to pay for it themselves.
September 2022: Visit to UK and Germany and Queen Elizabeth II's death
In September 2022, Prince Harry and Meghan visited the UK and Germany for charity events. On 8 September 2022, Queen Elizabeth II died at Balmoral Castle, and they remained in the United Kingdom for her funeral.
December 2022: Harry ranked as third most disliked royal
In December 2022, Harry was identified as the third most disliked member of the British royal family by YouGov, following Prince Andrew and Meghan, after the release of his interview with Oprah Winfrey, his Netflix docuseries, and his memoir.
December 2022: Release of Netflix Docuseries
In December 2022, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Netflix docuseries, titled "Harry & Meghan", was released.
January 2023: Memoir "Spare" reveals killing of 25 Taliban members
In January 2023, Harry's memoir "Spare" revealed that he killed 25 Taliban members during his six missions. He stated he was trained to view them as chess pieces and felt neither satisfaction nor shame. These revelations prompted backlash and security concerns.
February 2023: High Court Judge Ruling and Appeal
In February 2023, a High Court judge initially ruled against Prince Harry's second case, but Harry's legal team later appealed the decision.
March 2023: Heritage Foundation sent dossier on Harry's drug use
In March 2023, the Heritage Foundation (HF) sent a dossier on Prince Harry's drug use to different government entities, inquiring if he admitted to past drug use on his U.S. visa application.
May 2023: Legal Challenge Lost
In May 2023, Prince Harry lost his legal challenge, meaning he would not be allowed to make private payments for police protection.
June 2023: Criticism of UK government in witness statement
In June 2023, Prince Harry broke royal protocol by criticizing the UK government in his witness statement to a court, arguing that both the British press and the government were "at rock bottom."
June 2023: Costs of Legal Fight Revealed
In June 2023, a Freedom of Information request revealed that Prince Harry's legal fight with the Home Office had cost £502,236, with £492,000 covered by the state and £10,000 covered by Harry.
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 charities supported in lieu of wedding gifts.
2023: Satirized in South Park
In 2023, Harry and Meghan's exit from the royal family was satirized in an episode of South Park.
2023: Harry discusses relationship with Caroline Flack in his memoir
In his 2023 memoir, Harry states that months after breaking up with Davy he was introduced to Caroline Flack, whom he described as "funny", "sweet", and "cool".
2023: Release of memoir
In his 2023 memoir, Prince Harry described himself as an agoraphobe, revealing more about his mental health struggles.
February 2024: High Court Rules Against Harry in Home Office Case
In February 2024, the High Court ruled against Harry in his case against the Home Office, upholding RAVEC's decision regarding his security arrangements. Harry's lawyers announced plans to appeal the decision.
March 2024: Mention in lawsuit against P. Diddy
In March 2024, Prince Harry was mentioned in a lawsuit against P. Diddy, who faced allegations of sexual trafficking. Harry was noted as a celebrity associate of P. Diddy.
March 2024: U.S. government ordered to hand over visa application details
In March 2024, the U.S. government was ordered to hand over Prince Harry's visa application details to a D.C. court following a failed freedom of information request by the Heritage Foundation (HF).
April 2024: Lost Initial Appeal and Cost Liabilities
In April 2024, Harry lost an initial attempt to appeal against the ruling in his Home Office case. He was also held liable for 90% of the Home Office's legal costs despite his lawyers' attempts to reduce this amount. Additionally, it was revealed that Harry had leaked information via email during the proceedings.
May 2024: Trip to Nigeria
Following Harry and Meghan's trip to Nigeria in May 2024, Lucia Stein of the ABC 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 Climate 100 list.
May 2024: Permission to Challenge High Court Decision Granted
In May 2024, the Court of Appeal granted Prince Harry permission to challenge the High Court's decision in his case against the Home Office.
September 2024: Case brought forward by the Heritage Foundation closed
In September 2024, the case brought forward by the Heritage Foundation (HF) was closed due to the filing of two sealed orders and a sealed "memorandum opinion". The HF subsequently filed a request to "vacate" the ruling and release confidential correspondence between the judge and DHS.
March 2025: Redacted court documents ordered to be released
In March 2025, Judge Carl Nichols ordered the release of redacted versions of court documents related to Prince Harry's visa application by 18 March 2025.
March 2025: Resignation from Sentebale patronage
In March 2025, Prince Harry and Prince Seeiso of Lesotho resigned from their roles as patrons of Sentebale due to a dispute among the charity's trustees.
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