History of Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex in Timeline
Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, is a prominent member of the British royal family, currently fifth in line to the throne. The younger son of King Charles III and the late Diana, Princess of Wales, he has undertaken various philanthropic endeavors, including founding the Invictus Games. In 2020, he and his wife, Meghan Markle, stepped down as senior working royals, relocating to the United States. This decision, dubbed "Megxit" by the media, marked a significant shift in his role within the monarchy. He has since pursued independent ventures, including media projects and charitable work, while maintaining a complex relationship with the royal family.
February 1960: Elizabeth II declares Prince 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: Born in London
On 15 September 1984, Prince Harry was born in the Lindo Wing of St Mary's Hospital in Paddington, London, as the second child of Charles, Prince of Wales, and Diana, Princess of Wales.
December 1984: Christened at Windsor Castle
In December 1984, on the 21st, Prince Harry was christened Henry Charles Albert David at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, by Robert Runcie, the then Archbishop of Canterbury.
May 1988: Surgery for 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, Charles, Prince of Wales, and Diana, Princess of Wales, divorced.
1997: Death of Diana, Princess of Wales
In 1997, Prince Harry's mother, Diana, Princess of Wales, died in a car crash in Paris.
1998: Second trip to Canada
November 2000: Broken Thumb While Playing Football
In November 2000, Prince Harry broke his thumb while playing football at Eton and underwent a minor operation.
2001: Reports of Smoking Cannabis and Drinking
In the summer of 2001, Prince Harry reportedly smoked cannabis and drank at his father's Highgrove House and at a local pub.
2002: Visit to Drug Rehabilitation Unit
In 2002, Prince Harry visited a drug rehabilitation unit to talk to drug addicts after reports emerged that he had been smoking cannabis and drinking in 2001.
2002: Future inheritance from the Queen Mother
In 2002, it was reported that Prince Harry will receive a disbursement of £4.9 million on his 21st birthday and a share of £8 million on his 40th birthday from trust funds established by his great-grandmother, Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother.
June 2003: Completion of Education at Eton
In June 2003, Prince Harry completed his education at Eton with two A-Levels, achieving a grade B in art and D in geography.
2003: Harry given the nickname Mohale in Lesotho
During his gap year in Lesotho in 2003, Prince Harry was given the nickname Mohale (transl. 'the warrior'), a name that belonged to the younger brother of Moshoeshoe I.
September 2004: Passed the Regular Commissions Board (RCB)
In September 2004, Prince Harry passed the Regular Commissions Board (RCB).
2004: First visit to Mants'ase Children's Home
In 2004, Prince Harry first toured Mants'ase Children's Home near Mohale's Hoek in Lesotho, which led to him launching Sentebale: The Princes' Fund for Lesotho, a charity to assist children orphaned by HIV/AIDS in 2006.
January 2005: Remarks about Chelsy Davy
In January 2005, when asked about his Zimbabwean girlfriend Chelsy Davy, Prince Harry stated, "She's not black or anything, you know".
May 2005: Entry into Royal Military Academy Sandhurst
In May 2005, Prince Harry entered the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst as Officer Cadet Wales.
2005: Start of Harry's army career
In 2005, Prince Harry started his 10 year career in the army, which he would later describe as "the happiest times in my life" in 2021.
2005: Nazi uniform controversy
In early 2005, Prince Harry was photographed at a "Colonial and Native"-themed birthday party in Wiltshire wearing a Nazi German Afrika Korps uniform with a swastika armband, sparking a backlash from the media, politicians, and religious figures. He later apologized for his behavior.
April 2006: Commissioned as Cornet in the Blues and Royals
In April 2006, Prince Harry completed his officer training at Sandhurst and was commissioned as a Cornet (second lieutenant) in the Blues and Royals, a regiment of the Household Cavalry in the British Army.
October 2006: Completion of Troop Leaders' Course
In October 2006, Prince Harry completed the Troop Leaders' Course and rejoined his regiment in Windsor, where he was put in charge of a troop of 11 soldiers and four Scimitar reconnaissance vehicles.
2006: Start of engagements
Between 2006 and 2019, Harry completed 1,190 engagements.
2006: Launch of Sentebale
In 2006, Prince Harry visited Mants'ase Children's Home near Mohale's Hoek in Lesotho, which he had first toured in 2004, and alongside Prince Seeiso of Lesotho, he launched Sentebale: The Princes' Fund for Lesotho, a charity to assist children orphaned by HIV/AIDS.
2007: First deployment to Afghanistan
In 2007, Prince Harry was first deployed on active duty to Afghanistan, serving for ten weeks in Helmand Province.
April 2008: Promotion to Lieutenant
In April 2008, having reached two years' seniority, 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 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: Helicopter Flying Training Announcement
In October 2008, it was announced that Prince Harry would follow his brother, father, and uncle in learning to fly military helicopters and attended the Defence Helicopter Flying School at RAF Shawbury.
November 2008: Alleged comment to Stephen K. Amos
In November 2008, British comedian Stephen K. Amos alleged that Prince Harry commented on his performance at Prince Charles's 60th birthday celebrations by saying, "You don't sound like a black chap".
2008: Return from first deployment to Afghanistan
In 2008, Prince Harry concluded his first deployment in Helmand Province, Afghanistan, after serving for ten weeks.
January 2009: News of the World releases video with offensive remarks
In January 2009, the News of the World released a video made by Prince Harry three years earlier in which he used offensive terms such as "our little Paki friend" and "raghead". Clarence House issued an apology, and Harry was reportedly instructed to attend a diversity course.
January 2009: The Queen granted Harry and William their own royal household
On January 6, 2009, The Queen granted Harry and William their own royal household which released a statement announcing they had established their own office at nearby St James's Palace to look after their public, military and charitable activities.
February 2009: Failed Pilot's Theory Test
In February 2009, Prince Harry initially failed his pilot's theory test.
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 enable them to take forward their charitable ambitions.
2009: Reported Parting with Chelsy Davy
In early 2009, it was reported that Prince Harry and Chelsy Davy had parted ways after a relationship that had lasted for five years.
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), Middle Wallop.
December 2010: Harry receives Golden Heart Award from Ein Herz für Kinder
In December 2010, the German charity Ein Herz für Kinder ("A Heart for Children") awarded Prince Harry its Golden Heart Award, in recognition of his "charitable and humanitarian efforts".
April 2011: Awarded Apache Flying Badge and Promotion to Captain
In April 2011, Prince Harry was awarded his Apache Flying Badge on the 14th and was promoted to captain on the 16th.
June 2011: Availability for Deployment as Apache Helicopter Pilot
In June 2011, Clarence House announced that Prince Harry would be available for deployment in current operations in Afghanistan as an Apache helicopter pilot.
May 2012: Release of "Sing" Music Video
In May 2012, Harry played tambourine and participated in the music video for the song "Sing" by Gary Barlow and the Commonwealth Band, released to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee.
May 2012: Introduction to Cressida Bonas
In May 2012, Prince Harry's cousin Princess Eugenie introduced him to Cressida Bonas, an actress and model.
May 2012: Harry awarded Distinguished Humanitarian Leadership Award by Atlantic Council
On May 7, 2012, the Atlantic Council awarded Prince Harry its Distinguished Humanitarian Leadership Award.
August 2012: Nude photographs leaked from Las Vegas holiday
In August 2012, while on holiday in Las Vegas, Harry and an unknown young woman were photographed naked in a Wynn Las Vegas hotel room, reportedly during a game of strip billiards. The pictures were leaked by TMZ on 21 August 2012, and reported worldwide by mainstream media on 22 August 2012.
September 2012: Deployment to Afghanistan as Apache Co-Pilot Gunner
On 7 September 2012, Prince Harry arrived at Camp Bastion in southern Afghanistan as part of the 662 Squadron, 3 Regiment, Army Air Corps, for 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 for twenty weeks with the Army Air Corps.
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: Official Visit to the United States
Between May 9 and 15, 2013, Harry made an official visit to the United States, promoting the rehabilitation of injured American and UK troops, publicising his own charities, and supporting British interests through engagements in Washington, DC, Colorado, New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut. He also met survivors of Hurricane Sandy in New Jersey.
June 2013: DNA confirms Indian descent
In June 2013, BritainsDNA announced that genealogical DNA tests on two of Prince Harry and Prince William's distant matrilineal cousins confirm that Eliza Kewark was matrilineally of Indian descent.
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: 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.
October 2013: BBC apologizes to Kensington Palace for joke about Prince Harry on 'Have I Got News for You'
In October 2013, Jo Brand made a joke about Prince Harry and drug use on 'Have I Got News for You.' Kensington Palace contacted the BBC, which apologized for a factual inaccuracy regarding Prince George's godparents but not for the comment itself, citing the show's "irreverent humor."
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.
2013: Met Mahfouz Marei Mubarak bin Mahfouz.
In 2013 Harry met with Saudi businessman Mahfouz Marei Mubarak bin Mahfouz, who donated £50,000 to his charity Sentebale and £10,000 to Walking With The Wounded.
2013: Return from second deployment to Afghanistan
In 2013, Prince Harry completed his second tour of duty in Afghanistan after serving for twenty weeks with the Army Air Corps.
2013: Named patron of HALO Trust's 25th Anniversary Appeal
In 2013, Prince Harry was named as patron of the HALO Trust's 25th Anniversary Appeal, furthering his involvement with the organization that removes landmines left behind by war.
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 a staff officer, SO3 (Defence Engagement), in HQ London District. His responsibilities included coordinating significant projects and commemorative events involving the Army in London. He was based at Horse Guards in central London.
February 2014: Man sentenced to prison for plotting to murder Prince Harry
In February 2014, Ashraf Islam was sentenced to three years in prison for plotting to murder Prince Harry, citing Harry's "moral guilt" due to his military service.
March 2014: Launch of the Invictus Games
On March 6, 2014, Prince Harry launched the Invictus Games, a Paralympic-style sporting event for injured servicemen and women, which was held from 10–14 September 2014.
April 2014: Meeting with British Hopefuls for the Invictus Games
On April 29, 2014, Prince Harry met with British hopefuls for the Invictus Games at Tedworth House in Wiltshire to start the selection process.
April 2014: Reported Parting with Cressida Bonas
On April 30, 2014, it was reported that Prince Harry and Cressida Bonas had parted amicably.
May 2014: Attendance at Invictus Games Ticket Sale Launch
On May 15, 2014, Prince Harry attended a ticket sale launch for the Invictus Games at BT Tower. He tweeted on the Invictus Games' official Twitter account as the president of the Games.
August 2014: Attendance at British Armed Forces Team Announcement for Invictus Games
In August 2014, Prince Harry and officials attended the British Armed Forces Team announcement for the Invictus Games at Potters Field Park.
September 2014: Attendance at the Invictus Games
From September 8 to 14, 2014, as president of the Invictus Games, Prince Harry attended all events related to the Games.
November 2014: Opened Field of Remembrance at Westminster Abbey
On November 6, 2014, Harry opened the Field of Remembrance at Westminster Abbey, a task usually performed by Prince Philip.
2014: Met Mahfouz Marei Mubarak bin Mahfouz.
In 2014 Harry met with Saudi businessman Mahfouz Marei Mubarak bin Mahfouz, who donated £50,000 to his charity Sentebale and £10,000 to Walking With The Wounded.
2014: Inheritance from Mother's Estate
In 2014, Prince Harry inherited a portion of his mother's estate, including her wedding dress and other personal possessions. The inheritance was a sum of £10 million, grown since her death in 1997, and he also received the original lyrics and score of "Candle in the Wind" by Bernie Taupin and Elton John.
2014: Launch of the Invictus Games
In 2014, Prince Harry launched the Invictus Games as a founding patron, inspired by the Warrior Games in the United States. He remains actively involved with the Invictus Games.
2014: Harry slaps Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins
In 2014, at an event in England, Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins was slapped by Harry after Hawkins said he was tired. Harry then asked "You awake now?".
January 2015: New Role 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 to ensure that wounded personnel have adequate recovery plans. He also visited The Battle Back Centre and Fisher House UK at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham.
March 2015: Visit to Phoenix House
In March 2015, Prince Harry visited Phoenix House in Catterick Garrison, North Yorkshire, a recovery centre run by Help for Heroes. He also visited Merville Barracks in Colchester.
April 2015: Visit to the Australian War Memorial and Gallipoli commemorations
In April 2015, before reporting for duty to the Australian Defence Force, Harry visited the Australian War Memorial in Canberra on April 6. He also joined his father in Turkey to attend commemorations of the centenary of the Gallipoli Campaign.
April 2015: Secondment to the Australian Defence Force
On April 6, 2015, Prince Harry reported for duty to Australia's Chief of the Defence Force at the Royal Military College, Duntroon in Canberra, Australia. He flew to Darwin and began his month-long secondment to the ADF's 1st Brigade. His training included exercises with NORFORCE, an aviation unit, the Special Air Service Regiment, and the 2nd Commando Regiment.
May 2015: Farewell walkabout and hospital visit in Sydney
On May 7, 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 May 8, 2015, Prince Harry's attachment with the Australian Defence Force ended.
June 2015: Resignation of Short Service Commission
On June 19, 2015, Prince Harry resigned his short service commission from the army.
October 2015: Launch of Invictus Games Orlando 2016 in the US
In October 2015, 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.
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: Opening of 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: Official visit to South Africa
From November 30 to December 3, 2015, Harry made an official visit to South Africa. He visited Cape Town, presented the insignia of the Order of the Companions of Honour to the Archbishop, and played the Sentebale Royal Salute Polo Cup, fundraising for Sentebale.
2015: Harry severs ties with Mahfouz
In 2015, Harry severed ties with Mahfouz Marei Mubarak bin Mahfouz after expressing "growing concerns" about his motives, though aides from his father's household denied having any discussions with him regarding Mahfouz.
2015: End of Harry's army career
In 2015, Prince Harry ended his 10 year career in the army, which he would later describe as "the happiest times in my life" in 2021.
2015: Supporting England's bid to host rugby union's 2015 Rugby World Cup
In 2015, Prince Harry supported England's bid to host rugby union's 2015 Rugby World Cup, demonstrating his enthusiasm for the sport.
January 2016: Taking Magic Mushrooms
In January 2016 Prince Harry detailed taking magic mushrooms at a party at Courteney Cox's house, in his memoir, Spare.
March 2016: Visit to Nepal
Harry visited Nepal from March 19–23, 2016. 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: HIV Testing and AIDS Conference
In July 2016, Harry took an HIV test live on the royal family Facebook page on 14 July and later attended the 21st International AIDS Conference in Durban, South Africa, on 21 July.
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 at Kensington Palace
In April 2017, Prince Harry hosted the Landmine Free 2025 reception at Kensington Palace, where the UK government announced an increase in financial support for de-mining efforts. This event highlighted his commitment to removing landmines and supporting affected communities.
September 2017: First Public Appearance with Meghan Markle
In September 2017, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle first appeared together in public at the Invictus Games in Toronto.
November 2017: Engagement Announcement
On November 27, 2017, Prince Harry's engagement to Meghan Markle was announced by his father.
December 2017: Guest Editing BBC Radio 4's Today Programme
In December 2017, Harry guest edited BBC Radio 4's Today programme, conducting interviews with various figures on a range of social issues.
December 2017: Succession as Captain General Royal Marines
On December 19, 2017, Prince Harry succeeded his grandfather Prince Philip as the Captain General Royal Marines.
2017: Acknowledgment of Seeking Counseling
In 2017, Prince Harry acknowledged that he had sought counseling years after his mother's death. He added that he had struggled with aggression, had suffered from anxiety during royal engagements, and had been "very close to a complete breakdown on numerous occasions".
2017: Statement About Godchildren
In 2017, Prince Harry stated that he had "five or six" godchildren, some of whom later attended his wedding.
April 2018: Appointment as Commonwealth youth ambassador and Patron of Walk of America
In April 2018, Harry was appointed Commonwealth youth ambassador. Also in that month, Harry became a patron of Walk of America, a campaign which brings together a number of veterans who will take part in a 1,000-mile expedition across the US in mid-2018. The Prince was appointed the president of The Queen's Commonwealth Trust, which focuses on projects involving children and welfare of prisoners, in April.
May 2018: Lease on WestfieldLarge
In May 2018, it was reported that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex had signed a two-year lease on WestfieldLarge, located on the Great Tew Estate in the Cotswolds.
May 2018: Marriage to Meghan Markle
On the morning of the wedding, Queen Elizabeth II conferred the title of Duke of Sussex upon Prince Harry; Meghan Markle became Duchess of Sussex through her marriage to him later that day. The marriage ceremony was held at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle on May 19, 2018.
July 2018: Visit to Dublin, Ireland with Meghan
In July 2018, Harry and his wife Meghan travelled to Dublin, Ireland, marking their first overseas visit as a couple.
July 2018: Launch of MenStar with Elton John
In July 2018, the Elton John AIDS Foundation announced the launch of a global coalition called MenStar by the Duke of Sussex and Elton John, focusing on treating HIV infections in men.
August 2018: Royal Canadian Legion grants Harry Founders Award for Invictus Games role
In August 2018, the Royal Canadian Legion granted Prince Harry the 2018 Founders Award for his role in founding the Invictus Games.
October 2018: Harry presented with RSA Badge in Gold
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: Travel to Sydney for the Invictus Games as part of a Pacific tour
In October 2018, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex travelled to Sydney, for the 2018 Invictus Games. This formed part of a Pacific tour that included Australia, Fiji, Tonga and New Zealand.
2018: Named one of Time magazine's 100 Most Influential People
In 2018, Harry was selected as one of the 100 Most Influential People in the World by Time magazine.
February 2019: Visit to Morocco
In February 2019, Harry and Meghan visited Morocco, focusing on projects related to women's empowerment, girls' education, inclusivity, and social entrepreneurship.
April 2019: Documentary Series with Oprah Winfrey Announced
In April 2019, it was announced that Harry was working as co-creator and executive producer on a documentary series about mental health with Oprah Winfrey for Apple TV+.
May 2019: Launch of Shout, UK's first 24/7 mental health text service
In May 2019, Prince Harry, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, alongside Prince William and his wife, launched Shout, the UK's first 24/7 text messaging service to support individuals facing mental health challenges. The service provides immediate support for those in need.
May 2019: Splash News apologizes to the Sussexes for privacy breach
In May 2019, Splash News issued a formal apology to the Sussexes for sending photographers to their Cotswolds residence, putting their privacy at risk. The agency also agreed to pay damages and legal costs.
May 2019: Birth of Son, Archie
On May 6, 2019, the Duke and Duchess's son, Archie, was born.
June 2019: Presence at 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 argued that bringing sport into the life of disadvantaged people would save "hundreds of millions of pounds" towards treating the issues among young people.
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 and establish their own charity foundation by the end of 2019, but would still collaborate with Prince William and his wife on projects such as Heads Together.
June 2019: Royal Family Carbon Footprint Doubled
In June 2019, the royal family faced criticism after it was revealed that they "had doubled [their] carbon footprint from business travel".
June 2019: Neo-Nazis jailed for sharing propaganda targeting Prince Harry
In June 2019, two members of the neo-Nazi group Sonnenkrieg Division were jailed for sharing propaganda posters. One poster labelled Prince Harry as a "race traitor" with a gun pointed at his head.
July 2019: News Group Newspapers published stories that detailed Archie's nannying and god-parenting arrangements
In July 2019, the Sun published stories that detailed the nannying and god-parenting arrangements for Harry and Meghan's son Archie. It was alleged that the Sun made two payments amounting to £4,000 to the partner of a royal official in relation to the stories.
August 2019: Criticism for Private Jet Journeys
In August 2019, Harry and Meghan were criticised for reportedly taking four private jet journeys in 11 days, including one to Elton John's home in Nice, France.
September 2019: Hiring of Sunshine Sachs
In September 2019, Harry and Meghan hired Sunshine Sachs, a New York-based PR firm, to represent them.
September 2019: Walking through a de-mining site in Angola
In September 2019, Prince Harry walked through a de-mining site in Angola, mirroring his mother Princess Diana's visit 22 years earlier. This act symbolized his ongoing commitment to landmine removal and support for affected communities.
September 2019: Launch of Travalyst
In September 2019, during a visit to the Netherlands, Prince Harry launched Travalyst, an initiative developed over two years aimed "to encourage sustainable practices in the travel industry" and to tackle climate change and environmental damage, in collaboration with companies like Tripadvisor, Booking.com, Ctrip, Skyscanner, and Visa Inc.
October 2019: Voicing Public Health England announcement
In October 2019, Prince Harry, along with other members of the royal family, lent his voice to a Public Health England announcement for the "Every Mind Matters" mental health program, raising awareness and encouraging people to take care of their mental well-being.
October 2019: Harry sues the Daily Mirror, The Sun and the now-defunct News of the World
In October 2019, it was announced that Harry had sued the Daily Mirror, The Sun and the now-defunct News of the World "in relation to alleged phone-hacking".
October 2019: Southern African Tour
In September and October 2019, Harry, Meghan and their infant son Archie undertook a Southern African tour, including 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.
December 2019: PA Media retracts Christmas card photograph of Harry, Meghan, and Archie
In December 2019, PA Media retracted the publishing of a Christmas card photograph of Harry, Meghan, and their son Archie because they were advised that the photograph was "not representative of the Christmas card sent by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex".
2019: Presenting trophy at rugby league's 2019 Challenge Cup finals
In 2019, Prince Harry presented the trophy at rugby league's 2019 Challenge Cup finals, celebrating the sport and its participants.
2019: Named one of the 25 Most Influential People on the Internet by Time magazine.
In 2019, Time magazine named Harry and his wife as among the 25 Most Influential People on the Internet.
January 2020: Decision to Step Back
In January 2020, Harry and Meghan announced their decision to step back from their roles as senior members of the royal family.
January 2020: Prank by Russian comedy duo
In January 2020, Harry was pranked by the Russian comedy duo Vovan and Lexus, impersonating Greta Thunberg and her father, during two phone calls on New Year's Eve and January 22, 2020. Harry discussed his departure from the monarchy and criticized Donald Trump's climate change stance.
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: Lawyers issue legal warning to the press regarding paparazzi photos
In January 2020, lawyers for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle issued a legal warning to the press after paparazzi photographs were published in the media.
January 2020: Announcement of stepping back from royal duties
In January 2020, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex announced their decision to step back from their roles as senior members of the royal family, intending to split their time between the United Kingdom and North America, and work towards financial independence.
January 2020: IPSO Sided with Mail on Sunday in Dispute
In January 2020, the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO) sided with the Mail on Sunday over a dispute between the Duke and the newspaper regarding an Instagram photo involving Harry in which, according to the newspaper, elephants were in fact "tranquilised" and "tethered" during a relocating process. The IPSO rejected Harry's claim that the paper's description was "inaccurate" or "misleading".
January 2020: Buckingham Palace announces Harry and Meghan will step back from royal duties
On January 18, 2020, Buckingham Palace announced that, following their decision to step back from royal duties, from March 31, 2020 the Duke and Duchess would not use their Royal Highness styles in practice or publicly.
January 2020: The Sun reported on Harry and Meghan's plans to move to Canada
On January 8, 2020, Dan Wootton of The Sun broke the story about Megxit and Harry and Meghan's initial 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.
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, to support the Invictus Games Foundation.
February 2020: "Sussex Royal" brand name withdrawal
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: Couple takes Splash UK to court over unauthorized photos
In March 2020, Harry and Meghan took Splash UK to court after the Duchess and their son were photographed without permission during a "private family outing" while staying in Canada.
March 2020: Final solo and couple engagements as senior royals
In March 2020, Harry attended the opening of the Silverstone Experience, his last solo engagement as a senior royal. On March 9, 2020, he and Meghan attended the Commonwealth Day service at Westminster Abbey, their final engagement as a couple before officially stepping down on March 31.
March 2020: End of Commonwealth youth ambassadorship
In March 2020, Harry's position as Commonwealth youth ambassador, which he was appointed to in April 2018, came to an end.
March 2020: Release of "Unbroken" with Jon Bon Jovi
On March 27, 2020, the new version of the song "Unbroken", recorded by Prince Harry and Jon Bon Jovi, featuring the Invictus Choir, was released, with proceeds donated to the Invictus Games Foundation.
March 2020: Harry and Meghan cease using Royal Highness styles publicly
On March 31, 2020, following their decision to step back from royal duties, the Duke and Duchess stopped using their Royal Highness styles in practice or publicly, although they are still referred to as "His/Her Royal Highness" in legal and private settings.
March 2020: Closure of Office at Buckingham Palace
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's office was moved to Buckingham Palace and officially closed on March 31, 2020, when the Sussexes ceased "undertaking official engagements in support of the Queen".
April 2020: Confirmation of Archewell foundation name
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 HeadFIT, a new initiative and platform designed to provide mental health support for members of the armed forces. It was developed jointly by the Royal Foundation's Heads Together campaign, the Ministry of Defence, and King's College London.
April 2020: Duke and Duchess announce that they will no longer cooperate with certain media outlets
In April 2020, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex announced that they would no longer cooperate with the Daily Mail, the Sun, the Mirror and the Express.
June 2020: Purchase of House in Montecito
After some months in Canada and the United States, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle bought a house in June 2020 on the former estate of Riven Rock in Montecito, California.
June 2020: Signed with Harry Walker Agency
In June 2020, Harry and Meghan signed with the Harry Walker Agency for paid public speaking engagements.
June 2020: Harry's lawyers threaten to sue The Sun over payment allegations
In June 2020, Prince Harry's lawyers issued a 'letter before action', threatening to sue The Sun and Dan Wootton, based on allegations that they had paid money to associates of palace officials to secure their stories about Archie.
June 2020: Support for Stop Hate for Profit Campaign
In June 2020, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex backed the Stop Hate for Profit campaign, encouraging CEOs of various companies to join the movement and take a stand against hate speech.
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, marking the end of its formal existence.
September 2020: 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, an action perceived by some as an endorsement of Joe Biden.
September 2020: Harry issues legal complaint over The Times article
In September 2020, Prince Harry issued a legal complaint against The Times for an article claiming an Invictus Games fundraiser had been cancelled due to its affiliation with a competitor of Netflix, Harry's business partner.
September 2020: Netflix Deal
In September 2020, the Sussexes signed a five-year private commercial deal with Netflix.
October 2020: Official launch of Archewell website
In October 2020, the website for Archewell, the foundation created by Meghan and Harry, was officially launched.
December 2020: Harry Sues Associated Newspapers Limited
In December 2020, 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.
2020: Harry and Meghan moved to the United States
In 2020, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle moved to the United States. They talked about the initial difficulties associated with their move to the United States during their interview with Oprah Winfrey.
February 2021: Relinquishing of Honorary 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 the other honorary military appointments.
February 2021: End of presidency of The Queen's Commonwealth Trust
In February 2021, Harry stepped down from his position as the president of The Queen's Commonwealth Trust, a role he had held since April 2018.
February 2021: Harry's honorary military appointments returned to Elizabeth II
In February 2021, Prince Harry's honorary military appointments were returned to Elizabeth II.
March 2021: Appointment at BetterUp and Aspen Institute
In March 2021, Harry became the Chief Impact Officer at BetterUp, a mental health start-up, and was also appointed as a commissioner for the Aspen Institute's Commission on Information Disorder.
March 2021: Oprah Interview
In March 2021, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle gave a highly publicized television interview with Oprah Winfrey called Oprah with Meghan and Harry.
March 2021: Charity Commission review of Sussex Royal
In March 2021, it was reported that the Charity Commission for England and Wales was conducting a review of the Sussex Royal organisation in a "regulatory and compliance case" regarding its conduct under charity law during dissolution.
March 2021: End of twelve-month review period
In March 2021, the twelve-month review period for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's formal roles, which began when they stepped back as senior members of the royal family, came to an end.
March 2021: Harry and Meghan's interview with Oprah Winfrey airs on CBS
On March 7, 2021, Harry and Meghan were interviewed by Oprah Winfrey in a television special for CBS. Meghan spoke about marriage, motherhood, and public life pressures. Harry discussed their move to the United States and criticized his father's parenting, stating his father had stopped answering his calls and cut him off financially, and that he had no relationship with his brother.
April 2021: Campaign Chairs for Vax Live: The Concert to Reunite the World
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 promote increased access to COVID-19 vaccinations. They also advocated for vaccine equity through a fundraiser and an open letter to pharmaceutical industry CEOs.
May 2021: Guest on Armchair Expert Podcast
In May 2021, Harry appeared on the Armchair Expert podcast with Dax Shepard and Monica Padman, discussing freedom of speech and the First Amendment in the United States, leading to backlash from conservative figures.
May 2021: Public 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.
June 2021: Issuing statement on HALO Trust attack
In June 2021, Prince Harry issued a statement condemning the attack on a HALO Trust mine clearance camp in Afghanistan, where ten members of the trust were killed. He described the attack as "an act of barbarism" and emphasized the importance of the organization's work.
June 2021: Harry and Meghan accuse BBC of defamation over Lilibet's name
In June 2021, following the birth of their daughter Lilibet, the BBC reported that Harry and Meghan had not sought the Queen's permission before using her personal family nickname. Lawyers for the couple accused the BBC of defamation, stating that Harry had spoken to the Queen before announcing their daughter's name.
June 2021: Birth of Daughter, Lilibet
On June 4, 2021, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's daughter, Lilibet, was born.
July 2021: Harry and Meghan receive Change Champions Award for family size decision
In July 2021, Harry and Meghan were among people who were selected by UK-based charity Population Matters to receive the Change Champions Award for their decision to have only two children and help with maintaining a smaller and more sustainable population.
July 2021: Memoir Deal Announced
In July 2021, it was announced that Prince Harry was set to publish his memoir, 'Spare', via Penguin Random House, reportedly earning an advance of at least $20 million.
August 2021: Backlash for Private Jet Use
In August 2021, Harry received backlash again for taking a two-hour flight on private jets between California and Aspen, Colorado, to participate in an annual charity polo tournament.
September 2021: Legal Fight Over Police Protection
In September 2021, Harry began a legal fight with the Home Office over their refusal to let him pay for police protection.
September 2021: Hosting virtual event for Warrior Games with Jill Biden
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. The event aimed to honor and support wounded, ill, and injured service members and veterans.
October 2021: Speaking against oil drilling in the Okavango River
In October 2021, Prince Harry spoke out against oil drilling in the Okavango River in an op-ed for The Washington Post, advocating for environmental protection and sustainable practices.
October 2021: Bot Sentinel alleges coordinated negative content against Harry and Meghan on Twitter
In October 2021, Twitter analytics service Bot Sentinel alleged that 83 accounts were responsible for a large portion of the negative content posted about Harry and Meghan, prompting an investigation by Twitter.
November 2021: Support for UK veterans visa fee waiver
In November 2021, Conservative politician Johnny Mercer announced that the Duke of Sussex supported their proposal to waive visa fees for foreign-born UK veterans and their families, viewing it as "morally right."
November 2021: Comments at Wired's Re:Wired Conference
In November 2021, at Wired's Re:Wired Conference, Harry claimed to have emailed Jack Dorsey, CEO of Twitter, a day before the January 6 United States Capitol attack, warning of potential civil unrest, but received no response.
2021: Alleged statement used as key element in the case
In 2021, Gavin Burrows' alleged statement was used as a key element in the case. Burrows claimed the statement was not signed by him and was "a cut and paste from my evidence" of other publishers targeting individuals.
2021: Harry describes his time in the army
In 2021, Harry described his 10 years (2005–2015) in the army as "the happiest times in my life".
2021: Named one of Time magazine's 100 Most Influential People for a second time.
In 2021, Harry was selected as one of the 100 Most Influential People in the World by Time magazine. In 2021, the couple was featured on one of the magazine's seven worldwide Time 100 covers.
2021: Oprah Interview with Meghan and Harry
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 Premiere
In 2021, Prince Harry's mental-health television documentary, "The Me You Can't See", premiered, where he revealed undergoing four years of therapy and experiencing panic attacks and anxiety in his late 20s, eventually leading to burnout from official duties.
January 2022: Couple files legal complaint against The Times over Archewell article
In January 2022, Harry and Meghan mutually filed a legal complaint against The Times for an article reporting on Archewell raising less than $50,000 in 2020.
January 2022: Harry and Meghan's images used in fake advertisements
In January 2022, the BBC reported that Harry and Meghan were among people whose photos and videos were used in fake instant profits advertisements and bitcoin-related investment schemes.
February 2022: Harry and Meghan selected for NAACP's President's Award
In February 2022, Harry and Meghan were selected to receive the NAACP's President's Award for their work on causes related to social justice and equity.
February 2022: Harry Files Libel Suit Against ANL
In February 2022, Harry filed a libel suit in the High Court against ANL for a Mail on Sunday article which alleged he was trying to keep his legal battle against the Home Office to restore his police protection secret from the public through requesting a confidentiality order on the case and that he offered to pay for police protection only after filing a lawsuit against the government.
March 2022: Signing open letter for free global access to COVID-19 vaccines
In March 2022, Prince Harry and his wife were among over a hundred individuals who signed an open letter published by the People's Vaccine Alliance, advocating for free global access to COVID-19 vaccines and criticizing the UK, EU, and Switzerland for opposing a waiver on vaccine intellectual property protections.
April 2022: Launching eco-travel campaign with Travalyst
In April 2022, Prince Harry launched an eco-travel campaign through his non-profit Travalyst, encouraging sustainable travel practices. The campaign was launched in a video featuring Rhys Darby and Dave Fane on Māori Television.
June 2022: Harry and Meghan Board Private Jet After Queen's Platinum Jubilee
In June 2022, Harry and Meghan boarded a private jet on their way to California after the Queen's Platinum Jubilee, estimated to have emitted "ten times more carbon than flying commercial".
June 2022: First official appearance in the UK
In June 2022, Harry and Meghan made their first official appearance in the UK since stepping down as senior royals, attending the Platinum Jubilee National Service of Thanksgiving.
June 2022: Reaction to Supreme Court decision on abortion rights
In June 2022, Meghan described Harry's reaction to the Supreme Court of the United States's decision on abortion rights as "guttural" in an interview with Jessica Yellin for Vogue.
June 2022: Parts of Mail on Sunday Article Ruled Potentially Defamatory
In June 2022, Mr Justice Nicklin ruled that parts of the Mail on Sunday article were potentially defamatory, though Nicklin rejected claims by Harry's lawyers that the article portrayed him as a liar.
July 2022: Condemnation of Supreme Court decision at the United Nations
In July 2022, Harry condemned the Supreme Court decision on abortion rights as a "rolling back of constitutional rights" during his address to the United Nations on Mandela Day.
August 2022: Lawsuit Against Home Office
In August 2022, Harry filed a lawsuit against the Home Office and the Metropolitan Police, challenging the decision that State security could not be made available to private individuals even if they wished to pay for it.
October 2022: Couple named Ripple of Hope Award laureates
In October 2022, Harry and Meghan were named as Ripple of Hope Award laureates for their work on racial justice, mental health, and other social initiatives through their foundation Archewell.
October 2022: Legal Action Launched Against ANL
In October 2022, the Duke of Sussex joined Doreen Lawrence, Sir Elton John, David Furnish, Sadie Frost, and Elizabeth Hurley in launching a legal action against ANL for their alleged "abhorrent criminal activity", which was said to involve listening to and recording people's phone calls and daily activities, obtaining sensitive information and medical records, and accessing bank accounts and financial transactions.
December 2022: Harry ranked as third most disliked royal family member
In December 2022, Harry was found to be the third most disliked member of the British royal family by YouGov, preceded by his uncle Prince Andrew and his wife Meghan.
December 2022: Release of Netflix docuseries "Harry & Meghan"
In December 2022, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle released their Netflix docuseries, Harry & Meghan.
January 2023: Release of Memoir 'Spare' and Subsequent Controversy
In January 2023, Prince Harry's memoir, 'Spare', was published, in which he revealed that he killed 25 Taliban members during his military service and that he did not view them as people, sparking backlash from the Taliban, British politicians, and military figures. Pen Farthing, a British former Royal Marines commando and founder of the Nowzad Dogs charity, was evacuated from Kabul on January 6, 2023, due to potential reprisal attacks.
January 2023: High Court to hear Harry's lawsuit against Mirror Group Newspapers
In January 2023, a High Court judge ruled that Prince Harry's lawsuit against Mirror Group Newspapers (MGN), along with other similar lawsuits against the publisher, would proceed to trial in May 2023.
January 2023: Harry gives series of interviews ahead of memoir release
In January 2023, ahead of the release of his memoir Spare, Prince Harry gave a series of interviews, including one with Anderson Cooper on 60 Minutes, another with Tom Bradby titled Harry: The Interview on ITV1, and a third with Michael Strahan on Good Morning America, titled Prince Harry: In His Own Words.
January 2023: Publication of Spare
On January 10, 2023, Prince Harry's memoir "Spare" was officially published in 16 languages, becoming the UK's fastest-selling non-fiction book with 400,000 confirmed sales on its publication day.
February 2023: High Court Ruling Against Harry's Security Case
In February 2023, a High Court judge initially ruled that Harry's second case challenging the decision to deny him the ability to pay for his own police security should be thrown out, although the decision was later appealed.
March 2023: Physician Gabor Maté suggests Harry suffers from mental health issues
In March 2023, during a live-streamed interview, physician Gabor Maté publicly suggested that Prince Harry could be suffering from PTSD, ADD, anxiety, and depression based on his conversation with him and having read his autobiography Spare.
March 2023: Heritage Foundation inquiry into Harry's drug use and visa application
In March 2023, the Heritage Foundation (HF) sent a dossier to government entities concerning Harry's past drug use and whether he admitted to it on his U.S. visa application, later filing a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for his immigration records.
May 2023: Legal Challenge Lost
In May 2023, Harry lost the legal challenge, preventing him from making private payments for police protection.
May 2023: Trial begins for Harry's lawsuit against Mirror Group Newspapers
In May 2023, the trial began for Prince Harry's lawsuit against Mirror Group Newspapers (MGN). At the beginning of the trial, MGN apologized for one instance of unlawful information gathering against Harry, acknowledging that his legal challenge "warrants compensation".
June 2023: Criticism of UK government
In June 2023, Harry criticized the UK government in his witness statement to a court, arguing that the British press and government were "at rock bottom" and that the press was too closely aligned with the government.
June 2023: Harry testifies in court against Mirror Group Newspapers
In June 2023, Prince Harry testified in the court case against Mirror Group Newspapers (MGN), accusing former Daily Mirror editor Piers Morgan of personal attacks and claiming his phone had been hacked since his time at Eton. This marked the first time a member of the royal family had been cross-examined in court since 1891.
June 2023: Spotify Cancels Archetypes
In June 2023, Spotify announced they would not proceed with the deal, cancelling Archetypes, which had run for a single season of 12 episodes.
June 2023: Cost of Legal Fight Revealed
In June 2023, a Freedom of Information request revealed that Harry's legal fight with the Home Office had cost £502,236, with £492,000 covered by the state and the remaining £10,000 covered by Harry.
July 2023: Part of Harry's case to go to trial
In July 2023, the judge ruled that part of Harry's case involving allegations of illegal information gathering would go to trial but his phone-hacking claims were dismissed for being made too late.
November 2023: Harry's case against ANL ruled admissible
In November 2023, Mr Justice Nicklin ruled that the case brought by Harry and the other claimants against ANL could proceed but unpublished material provided to the Leveson Inquiry was inadmissible as proof in this case.
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 that he and his wife had invited people to support in lieu of wedding presents.
December 2023: Motion Rejected, Libel Case to Proceed to Trial
In December 2023, Harry attempted to have the publisher's defence thrown out, but the judge rejected his motion and decided that the case should proceed to trial. He later ordered Harry to pay Mail on Sunday £48,447 in legal costs.
December 2023: High Court rules in favor of Harry in phone hacking case
In December 2023, the High Court ruled in favor of Prince Harry in his phone hacking case against Mirror Group Newspapers (MGN). The court found in Harry's favor for 15 of the 33 sample stories used in his claims and awarded him £140,600 in damages. The judge concluded that Piers Morgan and other editors knew about and were involved in the phone hacking at their publications.
2023: Harry and Meghan's exit from the royal family was satirized in a South Park episode.
In 2023, Harry and Meghan's exit from the royal family was satirized in an episode of South Park.
2023: Named one of the "25 Most Intriguing People of the Year" by People.
In 2023, People named Harry as one of the "25 Most Intriguing People of the Year". James Hibberd of The Hollywood Reporter named Harry and Meghan among the Hollywood losers of 2023.
2023: Release of Memoir "Spare"
In 2023, Prince Harry released his memoir, Spare.
2023: Details of Relationship with Caroline Flack in Memoir
In his 2023 memoir, Harry states that months after breaking up with Davy he was introduced to Caroline Flack. The two saw each other for a while before press intrusion "tainted" their relationship "irredeemably" according to Harry.
January 2024: Neo-Nazis sentenced for calling for Harry and Archie's deaths
In January 2024, Christopher Gibbons and Tyrone Patten-Walsh, two neo-Nazis, were given prison sentences for terrorism, including calling for the deaths of Harry and his son Archie on their podcast.
January 2024: Harry Withdraws Libel Claim
In January 2024, Harry withdrew the libel claim and became liable for the publisher's £250,000 legal costs.
January 2024: Harry inducted into Living Legends of Aviation
Prince Harry was inducted into the Living Legends of Aviation in January 2024, recognizing his contributions to the field 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.
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.
March 2024: Harry Named in Lawsuit Against P. Diddy
In March 2024, Harry was named in a lawsuit against P. Diddy who was facing allegations of sexual trafficking. He was mentioned as a well-known celebrity associate of Combs, whom he would use among other famous figures to draw guests to his parties.
March 2024: Order to hand over 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 failed freedom of information request by the Heritage Foundation from the DHS.
April 2024: Lost Initial Appeal Attempt
In April 2024, Harry lost an initial attempt to appeal against the ruling in his security case and was held liable for 90% of the Home Office's legal costs.
April 2024: New Netflix Shows Announced
In April 2024, it was announced that Archewell Productions is working with Netflix to produce two new shows – one on lifestyle and one on polo – for the streaming platform.
May 2024: Trip to Nigeria
Following Harry and Meghan's trip to Nigeria in May 2024, there were arguments that the couple could have been used by the royal family, and added that "perhaps how helpful they would have been" had an agreement on a "hybrid working model" been achieved.
May 2024: Permission Granted to Challenge High Court Decision
In May 2024, Harry was given permission by the Court of Appeal to challenge the High Court's decision in his security case.
May 2024: Harry Denied Permission to Expand Case Against News Group Newspapers
In May 2024, Mr Justice Fancourt refused Harry permission to include claims against Rupert Murdoch, expand his case's scope back to 1994 and 1995 to cover allegations involving his mother or to add new allegations from 2016 involving his then-girlfriend Meghan.
September 2024: Closure of Heritage Foundation case
In September 2024, the case brought forward by the Heritage Foundation regarding Harry's visa application was closed due to the filing of sealed orders and a sealed "memorandum opinion".
October 2024: Sides Told to Settle or Go to Trial
In October 2024, the judge announced that the two sides should either settle or go to trial in January 2025 and refused to let Harry's team include allegations that bugs were placed in rooms and cars, and trackers placed on vehicles as "no particulars whatsoever of such allegations" were provided.
December 2024: Release of Polo Docuseries
In December 2024, the Polo docuseries was released and was a critical and commercial disappointment.
January 2025: Settlement Reached in Phone-Hacking Lawsuit
In January 2025, Harry settled with NGN, receiving more than £10 million in pay outs and legal fees. NGN made a "full and unequivocal apology" for "serious intrusion" by The Sun between 1996 and 2011.The settlement drew a line under the past and NGN rejected the claims that would have been made in court about a corporate cover-up.
January 2025: Justine Bateman called the behavior of Harry and Meghan "repulsive" for showing up at a food bank during the Southern California wildfires in the Pacific Palisades
In January 2025, Justine Bateman called the behavior of Harry and Meghan "repulsive" for showing up at a food bank during the Southern California wildfires in the Pacific Palisades, a section of Los Angeles. Bateman stated that Harry and his wife were not "politicians" and were only after a "photo op", calling them "disaster tourists".
February 2025: Trump rules out deporting Harry
In February 2025, new U.S. President Donald Trump stated he would not deport Harry from the USA in an interview with the New York Post.
March 2025: Release of redacted court documents ordered
In March 2025, Judge Carl Nichols ordered the release of redacted versions of court documents related to Harry's visa application case by 18 March 2025. Heavily redacted documents, excluding the visa application, were released, withholding his immigration status and whether he disclosed drug use.
March 2025: Resignation from Sentebale patronage
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.
May 2025: Appeal Rejected by Court of Appeal
In May 2025, Harry's appeal was rejected by three senior judges, and he was likely to be held liable for the UK government's legal fees.
May 2025: Harry reflects on security loss and family estrangement in BBC interview
In May 2025, Prince Harry was interviewed by Nada Tawfik of the BBC, during which he reflected on his loss of taxpayer-funded security and his ongoing estrangement from his family. Stephen Bates of The Guardian commented that Harry's "megaphone diplomacy isn't working".
August 2025: Charity Commission findings on Sentebale
In August 2025 the Charity Commission announced it found no evidence of "widespread or systemic bullying or harassment, including misogyny or misogynoir" or "over-reach" by either Chandauka or Harry but acknowledged a "strong perception of ill treatment felt by a number of parties" and stated that deciding on specific allegations of bullying was outside the purview of its regulatory authority.
August 2025: Archewell Productions Renews 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.
September 2025: Announcement of donation to BBC Children in Need
In September 2025, Prince Harry announced that he had personally donated £1.1 million to BBC Children in Need in December 2024, describing it as a "significant investment" in grassroots organisations in Nottingham supporting young people affected by violence.
2025: Landmine Free 2025
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 with the goal to be reached in 2025.
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