History of Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex in Timeline
Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, is a prominent member of the British royal family. He is the younger son of King Charles III and the late Diana, Princess of Wales. As of 2023, he stands fifth in the line of succession to the British throne. He has served in the British Army and gained considerable public attention for his charitable work and military service. Recent years have seen him step back from his role as a senior royal, relocating with his wife, Meghan Markle, to North America. He has since pursued various ventures, including media production and advocacy work, while remaining a figure of significant public interest.
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February 1960: Elizabeth II Declares Harry's Father a Member of the House of Windsor
On 8 February 1960, Harry's paternal grandmother, Elizabeth II, issued letters patent declaring his father to be a member of the House of Windsor.
September 1984: Birth at St Mary's Hospital
On 15 September 1984, Prince Harry was born in the Lindo Wing of St Mary's Hospital in Paddington, London.
December 1984: Christening at Windsor Castle
On 21 December 1984, Henry Charles Albert David (Prince Harry) was christened at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, by Robert Runcie.
May 1988: Surgery for Minor Hernia
In May 1988, Prince Harry underwent surgery for a minor hernia.
1991: Travel to Canada
1994: Claims Scope Expansion Refused
In May 2024, Mr. Justice Fancourt refused Harry permission to expand his case's scope back to 1994 and 1995 to cover allegations involving his mother.
1995: Claims Scope Expansion Refused
In May 2024, Mr. Justice Fancourt refused Harry permission to expand his case's scope back to 1994 and 1995 to cover allegations involving his mother.
1996: Parents' Divorce
In 1996, Harry's parents, Prince Charles and Princess Diana, divorced.
1996: Apology for Intrusions by The Sun
In January 2025, Harry and NGN settled with NGN making a "full and unequivocal apology" for intrusions by The Sun between 1996 and 2011, for "phone hacking, surveillance and misuse of private information by journalists and private investigators instructed by them at the News of the World" and the intrusion into the life of his mother
1997: Death of Princess Diana
In 1997, Harry's mother, Princess Diana, died in a car crash in Paris, and he walked behind her funeral cortège.
1998: Family Trip to Canada
November 2000: Broke Thumb While Playing Football
In November 2000, Prince Harry broke his thumb while playing football at Eton and underwent a minor operation.
2001: Reported Cannabis Use and Drinking
In the summer of 2001, it was reported that Prince Harry had been smoking cannabis and drinking at his father's Highgrove House and at a local pub.
2002: Report of Upcoming Trust Fund Disbursements
In 2002, The Times reported Harry would share £4.9 million from trust funds on his 21st birthday and £8 million on his 40th birthday with his brother William.
2002: Visit to Drug Rehabilitation Unit
In 2002, with Prince Charles's encouragement, Prince Harry visited a drug rehabilitation unit to talk to drug addicts after reports of cannabis use and drinking in 2001.
June 2003: Completion of Education at Eton
In June 2003, Harry completed his education at Eton with two A-Levels, achieving a grade B in art and D in geography.
2003: Harry Given Nickname 'Mohale' in Lesotho
During his gap year in Lesotho in 2003, Harry was given the nickname Mohale (transl. 'the warrior'), a name that belonged to the younger brother of Moshoeshoe I.
September 2004: Passing the Regular Commissions Board
In September 2004, Harry passed the Regular Commissions Board (RCB).
January 2005: Controversial Comment about Chelsy Davy
In January 2005, Prince Harry made a controversial comment about his Zimbabwean girlfriend Chelsy Davy, stating "She's not black or anything, you know."
May 2005: Entry into Royal Military Academy Sandhurst
On 8 May 2005, Harry entered the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, known as Officer Cadet Wales.
2005: Start of Prince Harry's Military Career
In 2005, Prince Harry started his 10 years of service in the army.
2005: Nazi Uniform Controversy
In early 2005, Prince Harry was photographed at a themed party wearing a Nazi German Afrika Korps uniform with a swastika armband, sparking significant media backlash. He later issued a public apology.
April 2006: Commissioned as Cornet
In April 2006, Harry completed his officer training and was commissioned as a Cornet (second lieutenant) in the Blues and Royals.
April 2006: Announcement of Potential Iraq Deployment
In April 2006, the Ministry of Defence announced that Harry would be shielded from the front line if his unit was sent to war in Iraq.
October 2006: Completion of Troop Leaders' Course
In October 2006, Harry completed the Troop Leaders' Course and rejoined his regiment in Windsor, where he was put in charge of a troop.
2006: Visit to Mants'ase Children's Home
In 2006, Prince Harry visited Mants'ase Children's Home near Mohale's Hoek in Lesotho, which he had first toured in 2004.
February 2007: Announcement of Deployment to Iraq
On 22 February 2007, the Ministry of Defence and Clarence House announced that Harry would be deployed with his regiment to Iraq.
April 2007: Decision to allow service in Iraq
On 30 April 2007, General Sir Richard Dannatt decided that Harry would serve with his unit in Iraq.
June 2007: Announcement that Harry would not serve in Iraq
By 16 May, 2007 Dannatt announced that Harry would not serve in Iraq due to security concerns.
June 2007: Training in Canada
In early June 2007, it was reported that Harry had arrived in Canada to train alongside soldiers of the Canadian Forces and British Army, at CFB Suffield near Medicine Hat, Alberta in preparation for a tour of duty in Afghanistan.
October 2007: Video from Namibia Trip Surfaces
In October 2007, a video from Prince Harry's trip to Namibia with his friends surfaced, showing him snorting vodka and licking a male friend's nipples.
2007: Concert for Diana
In 2007 Harry and William organised the Concert for Diana, in memory of their mother, which benefited the charities and patronages of Diana, William, and Harry.
2007: First Deployment to Afghanistan
In 2007, Harry was deployed on active duty to Helmand Province, Afghanistan, for ten weeks.
April 2008: Promotion to Lieutenant
On 13 April 2008, Harry was promoted to lieutenant in the Blues and Royals regiment.
May 2008: Awarded Operational Service Medal
In May 2008, Princess Anne presented Harry with an Operational Service Medal for Afghanistan at the Combermere Barracks for his service.
October 2008: Enduro Africa motorbike ride
In October 2008, Harry and his brother embarked on the 1,000 mile eight-day Enduro Africa motorbike ride across South Africa to raise money for Sentebale, UNICEF and the Nelson Mandela Children's Fund.
October 2008: Announcement of Helicopter Training
In October 2008, it was announced that Harry would follow his brother, father and uncle in learning to fly military helicopters at RAF Shawbury.
November 2008: Alleged Comment to Stephen K. Amos
In November 2008, British comedian Stephen K. Amos alleged that Prince Harry made a comment on his performance after a stand-up show for Prince Charles's 60th birthday, reportedly saying, "You don't sound like a black chap."
2008: Completion of First Deployment
In 2007-2008, Prince Harry completes his first deployment to Afghanistan, having served for ten weeks in Helmand Province.
January 2009: The Queen granted Harry and William their own royal household
In January 2009, The Queen granted Harry and William their own royal household, moving their affairs from their father's office at Clarence House to St James's Palace.
January 2009: Release of Offensive Video
In January 2009, the News of the World released a video made by Prince Harry three years prior, in which he used offensive terms towards a Pakistani officer cadet and a soldier wearing a camouflage hood. Clarence House issued an apology on his behalf and he was instructed to attend a diversity course.
February 2009: Failed Pilot's Theory Test
In February 2009, Harry initially failed his pilot's theory test at the Defence Helicopter Flying School.
September 2009: William and Harry set up The Foundation of Prince William and Prince Harry
In September 2009, William and Harry set up The Foundation of Prince William and Prince Harry to enable them to take forward their charitable ambitions.
2009: Reported Split with Chelsy Davy
In early 2009, it was reported that Prince Harry and Chelsy Davy had parted ways after a five-year relationship.
May 2010: Awarded Flying Brevet
On 7 May 2010, Prince Charles presented Harry with his flying brevet (wings) at a ceremony at the Army Air Corps Base (AAC), Middle Wallop.
December 2010: Golden Heart Award
In December 2010, the German charity Ein Herz für Kinder awarded him its Golden Heart Award, in recognition of his "charitable and humanitarian efforts".
2010: Vice-Royal Patron of RFU
In 2010, Prince Harry served as the RFU's vice-royal patron supporting the Queen as patron.
April 2011: Awarded Apache Flying Badge and Promotion to Captain
In April 2011, Harry was awarded his Apache Flying Badge on April 14 and promoted to captain on April 16.
June 2011: Availability for Deployment as Apache Pilot
In June 2011, Clarence House announced that Harry would be available for deployment in current operations in Afghanistan as an Apache helicopter pilot.
November 2011: Return to England for Apache Training
In November 2011, Harry returned to England and went to Wattisham Airfield in Suffolk to complete his training to fly Apache helicopters.
2011: Trip to the North Pole with Walking With The Wounded
In 2011, Harry took part in an unfinished trip to the North Pole with Walking With The Wounded.
2011: Apology for Intrusions by The Sun
In January 2025, Harry and NGN settled with NGN making a "full and unequivocal apology" for intrusions by The Sun between 1996 and 2011, for "phone hacking, surveillance and misuse of private information by journalists and private investigators instructed by them at the News of the World" and the intrusion into the life of his mother
May 2012: Harry took part in the music video for the song "Sing"
In May 2012, Harry played tambourine and took part in the music video for the song "Sing", which was released to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee.
May 2012: Introduction to Cressida Bonas
In May 2012, Prince Harry was introduced to Cressida Bonas by his cousin Princess Eugenie.
May 2012: Distinguished Humanitarian Leadership Award
On 7 May 2012, the Atlantic Council awarded him its Distinguished Humanitarian Leadership Award.
September 2012: Arrival at Camp Bastion in Afghanistan
On 7 September 2012, Harry arrived at Camp Bastion in southern Afghanistan as part of the 662 Squadron, 3 Regiment, Army Air Corps, to begin a four-month combat tour as an Apache helicopter co-pilot and gunner.
2012: Second Deployment to Afghanistan
In 2012, Harry was deployed on active duty to Afghanistan for twenty weeks with the Army Air Corps.
2012: Launch of Coach Core
In 2012, Prince Harry launched Coach Core alongside Prince William and Kate Middleton. The program provides apprenticeship opportunities for individuals seeking a career as a professional coach.
January 2013: Return from Deployment in Afghanistan
On 21 January 2013, it was announced that Harry was returning from a 20-week deployment in Afghanistan.
May 2013: Official visit to the United States
Between 9 and 15 May 2013, Harry made an official visit to the United States to promote the rehabilitation of injured American and UK troops and support British interests. He met survivors of Hurricane Sandy in New Jersey.
June 2013: DNA Tests Confirm Indian Descent of Harry and William's Ancestor
In June 2013, BritainsDNA announced that genealogical DNA tests confirmed Eliza Kewark, a matrilineal ancestor of Harry and William, was of Indian descent.
July 2013: Qualification as Apache Aircraft Commander
On 8 July 2013, the Ministry of Defence announced that Harry had successfully qualified as an Apache aircraft commander.
October 2013: First official tour of Australia
In October 2013, Harry undertook his first official tour of Australia, attending the International Fleet Review at Sydney Harbour and visiting the Australian SAS HQ in Perth.
October 2013: Jo Brand's Joke about Prince George's Christening
In October 2013, Jo Brand made a joke on Have I Got News for You referencing Prince George's christening which Kensington Palace contacted the BBC about after it aired, pointing out the error and implications of the joke. The BBC wrote to Kensington Palace apologising for the "factual inaccuracy" as George's godfather was William van Cutsem, but it did not apologise for the comment itself as it was part of 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 from the UK, the US and the Commonwealth.
2013: Completion of Second Deployment
In 2012-2013, Prince Harry completes his second deployment to Afghanistan, having served for twenty weeks with the Army Air Corps.
2013: Meeting with Mahfouz Marei Mubarak bin Mahfouz
In 2013, Harry met with Mahfouz Marei Mubarak bin Mahfouz, who later donated to Harry's charity Sentebale and Walking With The Wounded.
January 2014: New Staff Officer Role for Prince Harry
In January 2014, it was announced that Prince Harry completed his attachment to 3 Regiment Army Air Corps and would assume the staff officer role of SO3 (Defence Engagement) at HQ London District. His duties involved coordinating significant projects and commemorative events involving the Army in London, and he was based at Horse Guards in central London.
February 2014: Ashraf Islam sentenced for plotting to murder Harry
In February 2014, Ashraf Islam was sentenced to three years in prison for plotting to murder Prince Harry, citing Harry's military service as a reason.
March 2014: Launch of Invictus Games
On March 6, 2014, Prince Harry launched the Invictus Games, a Paralympic-style sporting event for injured servicemen and women. The event was scheduled to be held in September 2014.
April 2014: Prince Harry meets Invictus Games hopefuls
On April 29, 2014, Prince Harry met British hopefuls for the Invictus Games at Tedworth House in Wiltshire for the start of the selection process.
April 2014: Reported Split with Cressida Bonas
On April 30, 2014, it was reported that Prince Harry and Cressida Bonas had parted amicably.
May 2014: Invictus Games Ticket Sale Launch at BT Tower
On May 15, 2014, Prince Harry attended a ticket sale launch for the Invictus Games at the BT Tower, where he tweeted from the Games' official Twitter account as president.
August 2014: British Armed Forces Team Announcement for Invictus Games
In August 2014, Prince Harry and officials attended the British Armed Forces Team announcement for the Invictus Games at Potters Field Park.
September 2014: Invictus Games Held
From September 10–14, 2014, Prince Harry, as president of the Invictus Games, attended all events related to the Games.
November 2014: Opened the Field of Remembrance at Westminster Abbey
On 6 November 2014, Harry opened the Field of Remembrance at Westminster Abbey, a task usually performed by Prince Philip.
2014: Inheritance of Diana's possessions
In 2014, Harry and William inherited Princess Diana's wedding dress, personal possessions, and the original lyrics and score of "Candle in the Wind" by Bernie Taupin and Elton John.
2014: Further meeting with Mahfouz
In 2014, Harry held another meeting with Mahfouz Marei Mubarak bin Mahfouz, who had donated £50,000 to Harry's charity Sentebale.
2014: Launch of the Invictus Games
In 2014, inspired by the Warrior Games in the United States, Prince Harry launched the Invictus Games as founding patron.
January 2015: Prince Harry to Support Wounded Service Personnel
In January 2015, it was announced Prince Harry would take on a new role supporting wounded service personnel, working with London District's Personal Recovery Unit. He also visited The Battle Back Centre and Fisher House UK.
March 2015: Prince Harry Visits Phoenix House and Merville Barracks
In March 2015, Prince Harry visited Phoenix House in Catterick Garrison and Merville Barracks in Colchester, both recovery centers run by Help for Heroes.
March 2015: Prince Harry to Leave Armed Forces
On March 17, 2015, Kensington Palace announced that Prince Harry would leave the Armed Forces in June, after spending time with the Australian Defence Force (ADF) in April and May. He would then work voluntarily with the Ministry of Defence.
April 2015: Prince Harry Reports for Duty with Australian Defence Force
On April 6, 2015, Prince Harry reported for duty with the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and began his month-long secondment, including training with NORFORCE, the Special Air Service Regiment (SASR), and the 2nd Commando Regiment.
May 2015: Farewell walkabout at the Sydney Opera House
On 7 May 2015, Harry made a farewell walkabout at the Sydney Opera House and visited Macquarie University Hospital before reporting for duty to the Australian Defence Force (ADF).
May 2015: End of Attachment with ADF
On May 8, 2015, Prince Harry's attachment with the Australian Defence Force (ADF) ended.
June 2015: Resignation from Short Service Commission
On June 19, 2015, Prince Harry resigned his short service commission in the British Army.
October 2015: Launched the Invictus Games Orlando 2016 with First Lady Michelle Obama and Second Lady Jill Biden
In October 2015, Harry launched the Invictus Games Orlando 2016 with First Lady Michelle Obama and Second Lady Jill Biden at Fort Belvoir.
October 2015: Walk of Britain
In October 2015, as patron of Walk of Britain, Harry walked with the team on 30 September and 20 October.
November 2015: Harry travelled to Lesotho to attend the opening of the Mamohato Children's Centre
In November 2015, Harry, as patron of Sentebale, travelled to Lesotho to attend the opening of the Mamohato Children's Centre.
December 2015: Official visit to South Africa
From 30 November to 3 December 2015, Harry made an official visit to South Africa, presenting the insignia of the Order of the Companions of Honour to the Archbishop and playing the Sentebale Royal Salute Polo Cup.
2015: End of Prince Harry's Military Career
In 2015, Prince Harry ended his 10 years of service in the army.
2015: Severing ties with Mahfouz
In 2015, Prince Harry stated that he severed ties with Mahfouz Marei Mubarak bin Mahfouz after expressing "growing concerns" about his motives.
January 2016: Took magic mushrooms at Courteney Cox's house
In his memoir, Spare, he detailed taking magic mushrooms at a party at Courteney Cox's house in January 2016.
March 2016: Visit to Nepal
From 19-23 March 2016, Harry visited Nepal and stayed until the end of March 2016 to help rebuild a secondary school and visited a Hydropower Project in Central Nepal.
July 2016: HIV testing and attending AIDS Conference
In July 2016, Harry took a HIV test live on the royal family Facebook page and attended the 21st International AIDS Conference in Durban, South Africa.
2016: Claims Scope Expansion Refused
In May 2024, Mr. Justice Fancourt refused Harry permission to add new allegations from 2016 involving his then-girlfriend Meghan in the phone hacking case.
January 2017: Visit to Running Charity and Depaul UK
In January 2017, Prince Harry visited the Running Charity and its partner Depaul UK to highlight the role of sport in helping homeless and vulnerable people.
April 2017: Hosting Landmine Free 2025 Reception
In April 2017, Prince Harry hosted the Landmine Free 2025 reception at Kensington Palace, where the UK government announced increased financial support for de-mining efforts.
September 2017: First Public Appearance with Meghan Markle
In September 2017, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle made their first public appearance together at the Invictus Games in Toronto.
November 2017: Engagement Announcement
On November 27, 2017, Prince Harry's father announced his engagement to Meghan Markle.
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 his father, then Prince of Wales, former US president Barack Obama, and others on issues such as youth violence, the Armed Forces, mental health, the Commonwealth, conservation and the environment.
December 2017: Prince Harry Appointed Captain General Royal Marines
On December 19, 2017, Prince Harry succeeded his grandfather Prince Philip as the Captain General Royal Marines.
2017: Acknowledged Seeking Counseling
In 2017, Prince Harry acknowledged seeking counseling for his mental health struggles after his mother's death, revealing struggles with aggression and anxiety. He discussed this on Bryony Gordon's podcast Mad World.
2017: Harry Mentions Godchildren
In 2017, Prince Harry stated that he had "five or six" godchildren, some of whom later attended his wedding.
April 2018: Appointed Commonwealth youth ambassador and president of The Queen's Commonwealth Trust
In April 2018, Harry was appointed Commonwealth youth ambassador and also became the president of The Queen's Commonwealth Trust, which focuses on projects involving children and welfare of prisoners.
May 2018: Lease on Westfield Large
In May 2018, the Duke and Duchess signed a two-year lease on Westfield Large, located on the Great Tew Estate in the Cotswolds.
May 2018: Marriage Ceremony
On May 19, 2018, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's marriage ceremony was held at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle.
July 2018: First overseas visit with Meghan
In July 2018, Harry travelled to Dublin, Ireland, alongside his wife Meghan, which marked their first overseas visit as a couple.
July 2018: Elton John AIDS Foundation announces MenStar launch
In July 2018, the Elton John AIDS Foundation announced that the Duke of Sussex and British singer Elton John were about to launch a global coalition called MenStar that would focus "on treating HIV infections in men".
August 2018: Founders Award for his role in founding the Invictus Games
In August 2018, the Royal Canadian Legion granted him the 2018 Founders Award for his role in founding the Invictus Games.
October 2018: Harry presented with the RSA Badge in Gold
In October 2018, he was presented with the RSA Badge in Gold, the organisation's highest honour, for his work with injured veterans.
October 2018: Duke and Duchess of Sussex travelled to Sydney, for the 2018 Invictus Games
In October 2018, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex travelled to Sydney for the 2018 Invictus Games, forming part of a Pacific tour.
2018: Made Duke of Sussex
In 2018, Harry was made Duke of Sussex prior to his wedding to Meghan Markle.
2018: Named one of Time's 100 Most Influential People
In 2018, Prince Harry was selected as one of the 100 Most Influential People in the World by Time magazine.
February 2019: Duke and Duchess focused on projects centred on women's empowerment, girls' education
During their visit to Morocco in February 2019, the Duke and Duchess focused on projects centered on "women's empowerment, girls' education, inclusivity and encouragement of social entrepreneurship".
April 2019: Working on a documentary series about mental health with Oprah Winfrey
In April 2019, it was announced that Harry was working as co-creator and executive producer on a documentary series about mental health together with Oprah Winfrey. The series was initially set to air in 2020 on Apple TV+.
May 2019: Splash News Apologizes to Sussexes
In May 2019, Splash News issued a formal apology to the Sussexes for endangering their privacy by sending photographers to their Cotswolds residence, also agreeing to pay damages and legal costs.
June 2019: Harry Leaves The Foundation of Prince William and Prince Harry
In June 2019, Harry left the charity The Foundation of Prince William and Prince Harry. The foundation was set up in September 2009 to enable them to take forward their charitable ambitions.
June 2019: Announcement of Split from The Royal Foundation
In June 2019, it was announced that The Duke and Duchess of Sussex would split from The Royal Foundation to establish their own charity foundation by the end of the year.
June 2019: Royal family's carbon footprint revealed
In June 2019, the royal family faced criticism after it was revealed they "had doubled [their] carbon footprint from business travel".
June 2019: Neo-Nazis jailed for sharing propaganda targeting Harry
In June 2019, two members of the Sonnenkrieg Division were jailed for sharing propaganda posters, one of which labelled Harry as a "race traitor" with a gun pointed at his head, leading to prison sentences.
July 2019: The Sun Publishes Stories Detailing Archie's Nannying and God-Parenting Arrangements
In July 2019, The Sun published stories detailing the nannying and god-parenting arrangements for Harry and Meghan's son Archie, leading to allegations of unlawful payments.
August 2019: Criticism for private jet travel
In August 2019, Harry and Meghan faced criticism for reportedly taking four private jet journeys in 11 days, including a trip to Elton John's home in Nice, France.
September 2019: Launch of Travalyst
In September 2019, Prince Harry launched Travalyst, an initiative developed over two years to encourage sustainable practices within the travel industry and address climate change. The initiative involved collaboration with companies like Tripadvisor, Booking.com, Ctrip, Skyscanner, and Visa Inc.
September 2019: Visit to Angola de-mining site
In September 2019, Prince Harry walked through a de-mining site in Angola, following in the footsteps of his mother, Princess Diana, who visited the same country 22 years prior.
September 2019: Hiring Sunshine Sachs
In September 2019, it was reported that Harry and Meghan had hired New York-based PR firm Sunshine Sachs, which represented them until 2022.
October 2019: Harry sues Daily Mirror, The Sun, and 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 had a Southern African tour which included Malawi, Angola, South Africa and Botswana, marking "their first official tour as a family".
November 2019: Interview with HIV+ Rugby player Gareth Thomas
In November 2019, to mark the National HIV Testing Week, the Duke interviewed HIV+ Rugby player Gareth Thomas on behalf of the Terrence Higgins Trust.
2019: Presentation at Challenge Cup Finals
In 2019, Prince Harry presented the trophy at rugby league's Challenge Cup finals.
2019: Named one of the 25 Most Influential People on the Internet
In 2019, Time magazine named Harry and his wife Meghan as among the 25 Most Influential People on the Internet.
January 2020: Stepping down as working royals
In January 2020, Harry and Meghan stepped down as working royals and moved to Southern California.
January 2020: Decision to step back
In January 2020, Harry and his wife announced their decision to step back within the royal family.
January 2020: Harry was the subject of a prank by the Russian comedy duo
In January 2020, Harry was pranked by Russian comedians posing as Greta Thunberg and her father, during which he criticized Donald Trump's climate change stance.
January 2020: Legal Warning Issued Over Paparazzi Photos
In January 2020, lawyers issued a legal warning to the press after paparazzi photographs of Harry and his family were published in the media.
January 2020: Stepping back from role as senior members of the royal family
In January 2020, the Duke and Duchess announced that they were stepping back from their role as senior members of the royal family and would balance their time between the United Kingdom and North America.
January 2020: IPSO sides with Mail on Sunday in dispute over Instagram photo
In January 2020, the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO) sided with the Mail on Sunday in a dispute with Prince Harry over an Instagram photo, rejecting his claim that the paper's description of elephants being "tranquilised" and "tethered" was inaccurate.
January 2020: Buckingham Palace Announces Harry and Meghan to Step Back from Royal Duties
On 18 January 2020, Buckingham Palace announced that, following their decision to step back from royal duties, from 31 March 2020 the Duke and Duchess would not use their Royal Highness styles in practice or publicly.
January 2020: Megxit Story Prompts Early Announcement
On 8 January 2020, Dan Wootton broke the story about Megxit and Harry and Meghan's plans for moving to Canada, which prompted the couple to issue an announcement within hours, confirming their plans for stepping back from their royal duties. Sources close to the couple later spoke to The New York Times, stating that they "felt forced to disclose their plans prematurely" as they learned about The Sun's intentions to publish the story.
January 2020: Announcement of Stepping Back from Royal Duties
On January 18, 2020, Buckingham Palace announced that an agreement had been reached for Prince Harry "to step back from Royal duties, including official military appointments".
February 2020: Recording of "Unbroken" with Jon Bon Jovi
In February 2020, Prince Harry recorded a new version of the song "Unbroken" with Jon Bon Jovi, featuring backing vocals from the Invictus Choir.
February 2020: "Sussex Royal" Brand Discontinued
On February 21, 2020, it was confirmed that "Sussex Royal" would no longer be used as a brand name by Prince Harry and Meghan following their decision to withdraw from public life.
March 2020: Harry and Meghan No Longer Use Royal Highness Styles in Practice or Publicly
Effective March 2020, following Buckingham Palace's announcement in January 2020, Harry and Meghan stopped using their Royal Highness styles in practice or publicly, after stepping back from royal duties.
March 2020: End of Commonwealth youth ambassador position
Harry's position as Commonwealth youth ambassador ended in March 2020.
March 2020: Security Concerns and Backlash
In March 2020, Harry and Meghan faced difficulties with obtaining and maintaining publicly funded security, both in Canada and the United Kingdom, after they announced their self-demotion within the royal family. RCMP security would not be provided after March 2020 when the couple's status changed. A similar petition circulated in the UK in mid-March 2020. The backlash in the two countries led President Donald Trump to preemptively assert that the United States would not pay either.
March 2020: Sussexes Take Splash UK to Court
In March 2020, Harry and Meghan took Splash UK to court after unauthorized photos of Meghan and their son were taken during a private family outing in Canada.
March 2020: Harry attended the opening of the Silverstone Experience
In March 2020, Harry attended the opening of the Silverstone Experience, marking his final solo engagement as a senior royal.
March 2020: Release of "Unbroken"
On March 27, 2020, the new version of the song "Unbroken" featuring Prince Harry and Jon Bon Jovi was released, with proceeds being donated to the Invictus Games Foundation.
March 2020: Office Closure
On March 31, 2020, the Sussexes' office was moved to Buckingham Palace and officially closed when they ceased "undertaking official engagements in support of the Queen".
April 2020: Announcement of Archewell Foundation
In April 2020, Meghan and Harry confirmed that their new foundation, replacing Sussex Royal, would be named "Archewell".
April 2020: Launch of HeadFIT
In April 2020, Prince Harry launched HeadFIT, a new initiative designed to provide mental support for members of the armed forces, developed jointly by the Royal Foundation's Heads Together campaign, the Ministry of Defence, and King's College London.
April 2020: Duke and Duchess End Cooperation with Several Media Outlets
In April 2020, the Duke and Duchess announced that they would no longer cooperate with the Daily Mail, the Sun, the Mirror and the Express.
June 2020: Signing with Harry Walker Agency
In June 2020, Harry and Meghan signed with the Harry Walker Agency to conduct paid public speaking engagements.
June 2020: Harry's Lawyers Threaten to Sue The Sun
In June 2020, Harry's lawyers issued a 'letter before action', threatening to sue The Sun and Dan Wootton over allegations of payments to palace officials for stories.
June 2020: Support for Stop Hate for Profit Campaign
In June 2020, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex supported the Stop Hate for Profit campaign and encouraged CEOs to join the movement.
June 2020: Purchase of House in Montecito
In June 2020, after some months in Canada and the United States, the Duke and Duchess bought a house on the former estate of Riven Rock in Montecito, California.
August 2020: Renaming and Dissolution of Sussex Royal Foundation
On August 5, 2020, the Sussex Royal Foundation was renamed "MWX Foundation" and subsequently dissolved on the same day.
September 2020: Harry and his wife released a video addressing American voters
In September 2020, Harry and his wife released a video urging American voters to "reject hate speech, misinformation and online negativity" in the 2020 United States presidential election.
September 2020: Legal Complaint Issued over Article on Invictus Games Fundraiser
In September 2020, Harry issued a legal complaint against The Times for an article claiming an Invictus Games fundraiser was cancelled due to its affiliation with a competitor of Netflix.
September 2020: Deal with Netflix
In September 2020, the Sussexes signed a private commercial deal with Netflix.
October 2020: Launch of Archewell Website
In October 2020, the official website for Archewell, Prince Harry and Meghan's foundation, was launched.
December 2020: Harry sues Associated Newspapers Limited
In December 2020, Prince Harry's legal team sued Associated Newspapers Limited (ANL) for publishing a story in the Mail on Sunday claiming his working relationship with the Royal Marines had suffered post-royal departure. The newspaper later apologized and paid "substantial damages" that were donated to the Invictus Games Foundation.
2020: Incorporation of companies and trust
According to state filings from Delaware, where the couple's Archewell foundation is registered, Harry and Meghan incorporated 11 companies and a trust beginning in early 2020 which include Orinoco Publishing LLC and Peca Publishing LLC to hold the rights for their books as well as Cobblestone Lane LLC and IPHW LLC which are holders of their foundation's logos.
2020: Move to the United States
In 2020, Harry and Meghan moved to the United States, citing the initial difficulties they faced during the transition and outlining their future plans, as revealed in their interview with Oprah Winfrey in March 2021.
February 2021: Harry remained the charity's president until February 2021
Harry remained the charity's president of The Queen's Commonwealth Trust until February 2021.
February 2021: Confirmation of Giving Up Military Appointments
In February 2021, Buckingham Palace confirmed that Prince Harry would give up his position as Captain General Royal Marines and hand back all other honorary military appointments.
February 2021: Harry's Honorary Military Appointments Returned to Elizabeth II
In February 2021, Harry's honorary military appointments were returned to Elizabeth II.
March 2021: Oprah Interview
In March 2021, Harry and Meghan sat for a highly publicized American television interview with Oprah Winfrey.
March 2021: Joining BetterUp and Aspen Institute's Commission
In March 2021, Harry became the chief impact officer for the mental health start-up BetterUp. Also in March 2021, he was appointed as a commissioner for the Aspen Institute's Commission on Information Disorder to carry out a six-month study on the state of misinformation and disinformation in the United States.
March 2021: Charity Commission Review of Sussex Royal
In March 2021, the Charity Commission for England and Wales initiated a review of the Sussex Royal organization concerning its conduct under charity law during its dissolution.
March 2021: Harry and Meghan Interview with Oprah Winfrey
On 7 March 2021, Harry and Meghan were interviewed by Oprah Winfrey in a CBS television special, discussing marriage, motherhood, pressures of public life, and their move to the United States. Harry criticized his father's parenting and lack of relationship with his brother. The interview generated a polarized reaction.
March 2021: Formal role of the Duke and Duchess was subject to a twelve-month review period
The formal role of the Duke and Duchess was subject to a twelve-month review period, ending in March 2021.
April 2021: Campaign Chairs for Vax Live
In April 2021, Prince Harry and Meghan were announced as campaign chairs for Vax Live: The Concert to Reunite the World, an event organized by Global Citizen to promote COVID-19 vaccinations. They also supported a vaccine equity fundraiser and addressed pharmaceutical CEOs regarding vaccine equity.
April 2021: Narration of "Hope Starts Here"
Later in April 2021, Prince Harry narrated "Hope Starts Here", a special video re-released by African Parks for Earth Day, urging organizations to preserve biodiversity and honoring his grandfather Prince Philip's conservation efforts.
May 2021: Harry's appearance on the Armchair Expert podcast
In May 2021, Harry appeared on the Armchair Expert podcast and commented on the First Amendment, drawing backlash from conservative figures.
May 2021: Support for Peak State
In May 2021, Prince Harry publicly lent his support to Peak State, a mental fitness program aimed at providing resources for managing mental health.
May 2021: Release of The Me You Can't See
The documentary series about mental health, titled The Me You Can't See, which Prince Harry co-created and executive produced with Oprah Winfrey, was released on May 21, 2021 on Apple TV+.
June 2021: Statement on HALO Trust Attack
In June 2021, after ten members of the HALO Trust were killed in Afghanistan, Prince Harry issued a statement condemning the attack as "an act of barbarism".
June 2021: BBC Reports Controversy over Lilibet's Name
In June 2021, despite palace congratulations on the birth of Lilibet, the BBC reported that Harry and Meghan had not sought the Queen's permission before using her personal family nickname, leading to accusations of defamation.
June 2021: Birth of Lilibet
On June 4, 2021, the Duke and Duchess's daughter, Lilibet, was born.
July 2021: Harry and Meghan Selected for Change Champions Award
In July 2021, Harry and Meghan were among people selected by UK-based charity Population Matters to receive the Change Champions Award for deciding to have only two children to maintain a smaller and more sustainable population.
July 2021: Memoir deal announced
In July 2021, it was announced that Harry was set to publish his memoir Spare via Penguin Random House, with Harry reportedly earning an advance of at least $20 million.
August 2021: Backlash for private jet flight to polo tournament
In August 2021, Harry received backlash for taking a two-hour flight on a private jet between California and Aspen, Colorado, to participate in a charity polo tournament.
September 2021: Hosting Virtual Warrior Games Event
In September 2021, Prince Harry, alongside First Lady Jill Biden, hosted a virtual event for the Warrior Games, which had been canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
September 2021: Legal fight over police protection
In September 2021, it was reported that Harry had been in a legal fight since September 2021 over the Home Office's refusal to allow him to pay for police protection.
October 2021: Bot Sentinel Alleges Negative Content Campaign
In October 2021, Bot Sentinel alleged that 83 accounts were responsible for 70% of negative content about Harry and Meghan, leading to a Twitter investigation.
October 2021: Partnership with Ethic
In October 2021, Harry and Meghan announced their partnership with Ethic, a sustainable investment firm based in New York City, which also manages the couple's investments.
October 2021: Op-Ed Against Oil Drilling
In October 2021, Prince Harry voiced his opposition to oil drilling in the Okavango River in an op-ed for The Washington Post.
October 2021: Open Letter on COVID-19 Vaccines
In October 2021, prior to the 2021 G20 Rome summit, Prince Harry and his wife, along with the World Health Organization's Director-General Tedros Adhanom, co-signed an open letter urging G20 leaders to accelerate the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines worldwide.
November 2021: Harry claims he warned Twitter CEO about potential civil unrest
In November 2021, Harry claimed at Wired's Re:Wired Conference that he emailed Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey before the January 6 United States Capitol attack, warning of potential civil unrest.
November 2021: Publication of study by Aspen Institute's Commission on Information Disorder
In November 2021, the study by the Aspen Institute's Commission on Information Disorder, on which Harry served as a commissioner, was published as a report with 15 recommendations.
December 2021: Reports of Harry's meetings with Saudi businessman Mahfouz Marei Mubarak bin Mahfouz
In December 2021, reports surfaced about Prince Harry's meetings with Saudi businessman Mahfouz Marei Mubarak bin Mahfouz, whose CBE receipt was under investigation. Harry referred to the situation as the "CBE scandal" in December 2021, stating he severed ties with Mahfouz in 2015 due to concerns about his motives.
2021: Stepping down from London Marathon Charitable Trust
In 2021, Harry stepped down from London Marathon Charitable Trust.
2021: Featured on Time 100 cover and influential person
In 2021, Harry was selected as one of the 100 Most Influential People in the World by Time magazine, and the couple was featured on one of the magazine's seven worldwide Time 100 covers.
2021: Oprah Interview
In 2021, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle revealed in the Oprah with Meghan and Harry television interview that they had privately exchanged vows three days prior to their official wedding ceremony.
2021: Harry Reflects on Military Service
In 2021, Prince Harry described his 10 years in the army (2005–2015) as "the happiest times in my life".
2021: The Me You Can't See premiered
In 2021, Prince Harry's mental-health television documentary, "The Me You Can't See", premiered, where he discussed undergoing four years of therapy for mental health issues and suffering from panic attacks and severe anxiety.
2021: Alleged statement used in legal action against ANL
In 2021, an alleged statement of Gavin Burrows was used as a key element in the case of Harry against ANL but Burrows denied it.
January 2022: Legal Complaint Filed 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: Legal fight developments
In January 2022, it was reported that Harry had been in a legal fight since September 2021 over the Home Office's refusal to allow him to pay for police protection. Following the first court hearing of the case by the High Court, it was revealed that Harry had 'exceptional status' and the Royal and VIP Executive Committee (RAVEC) still determined his personal protective security on a case-by-case basis.
January 2022: Harry and Meghan's Images Used in Fake Investment Ads
In January 2022, the BBC reported that photos and videos of Harry and Meghan were used in fake instant profit advertisements and bitcoin-related investment schemes.
January 2022: RAVEC decision on security
In January 2022, the RAVEC stated that State security could not be made available to private individuals even if they wished to pay for it themselves, leading to a lawsuit.
February 2022: Harry and Meghan to Receive 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, Prince 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 secret.
March 2022: Signing Open Letter on Vaccine Access
In March 2022, Prince Harry and his wife were among over a hundred individuals who signed an open letter by the People's Vaccine Alliance, advocating for global access to COVID-19 vaccines and criticizing the UK, EU, and Switzerland for opposing a waiver on vaccine intellectual property protections.
March 2022: High Court ruling on privacy in legal case
In March 2022, after receiving applications by the Duke and the Home Office to keep parts of the case private, the High Court ruled that some parts of it would remain confidential. Mr Justice Swift also reacted to the Duke's legal team sending a copy of the ruling to someone who was not a lawyer, describing it as "entirely unacceptable".
April 2022: Harry Claims to Protect the Queen in Today Interview
In April 2022, Harry claimed in an interview with Today's Hoda Kotb that he visited his grandmother, the Queen, to ensure she was "protected and got the right people around her."
April 2022: Launch of Eco-Travel Campaign
In April 2022, Prince Harry launched an eco-travel campaign through his non-profit Travalyst, encouraging sustainable travel, in a video featuring Rhys Darby and Dave Fane on Māori Television.
April 2022: Criticism over Harry's role in BetterUp
In April 2022, reports emerged of criticism by BetterUp's coaches over the new metrics placed for evaluating their services and over the opacity surrounding Harry's actual role in the firm.
June 2022: Private jet travel 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 since stepping down as senior royals
In June 2022, Harry and Meghan made their first official appearance in the UK while attending the Platinum Jubilee National Service of Thanksgiving.
June 2022: Meghan described Harry's reaction to the Supreme Court of the United States's decision that abortion is not a protected constitutional right as "guttural"
In June 2022, Meghan described Harry's reaction to the Supreme Court of the United States's decision that abortion is not a protected constitutional right as "guttural".
June 2022: Ruling on potentially defamatory parts of the Mail on Sunday article
In June 2022, Mr. Justice Nicklin ruled that parts of the Mail on Sunday article were potentially defamatory, though he rejected claims that the article portrayed Harry as a liar.
July 2022: Harry condemned the Supreme Court decision on abortion rights at the United Nations
In July 2022, Harry condemned the Supreme Court's decision on abortion rights as a "rolling back of constitutional rights" during his address to the United Nations on Mandela Day.
July 2022: Permission for judicial review
In July 2022, Mr Justice Swift granted permission for part of Harry's claim to proceed for a judicial review in his case against the Home Office.
August 2022: Lawsuit against the Home Office and the Metropolitan Police
In August 2022, Harry filed a lawsuit against the Home Office and the Metropolitan Police, challenging the decision by RAVEC from January 2022 which stated that State security could not be made available to private individuals even if they wished to pay for it themselves.
September 2022: Charity Events and Queen Elizabeth II's Death
In September 2022, The Sussexes visited the UK and Germany for charity events. On 8 September 2022, Queen Elizabeth II died at Balmoral Castle in Scotland, and Harry and Meghan remained in the United Kingdom for her funeral.
October 2022: Legal action against ANL
In October 2022, Harry joined others in launching a legal action against ANL for alleged "abhorrent criminal activity", including phone hacking and obtaining sensitive information.
October 2022: Harry and Meghan Named Ripple of Hope Award Laureates
In October 2022, the couple were named as Ripple of Hope Award laureates for their work on racial justice, mental health, and other social initiatives through their foundation Archewell.
December 2022: Harry & Meghan docuseries release
Harry & Meghan, a docuseries about the Sussexes, was produced by Netflix and the couple's Archewell Productions and premiered on December 8, 2022. It is directed by Liz Garbus. The series received mixed reviews.
December 2022: Ranked as third most disliked royal family member
In December 2022, Prince Harry was ranked as the third most disliked member of the British royal family by YouGov, preceded by Prince Andrew and Meghan.
December 2022: Release of Netflix Docuseries
In December 2022, the Netflix docuseries "Harry & Meghan", featuring the couple, was released.
2022: End of representation by Sunshine Sachs
In 2022, PR firm Sunshine Sachs ceased representing Harry and Meghan, after being hired in September 2019.
January 2023: Harry Conducts Multiple Interviews Ahead of Spare Release
In January 2023, Harry gave a series of interviews ahead of the release of his memoir Spare, including interviews by Anderson Cooper on 60 Minutes, Tom Bradby on ITV1, and Michael Strahan on Good Morning America. In the interviews, he spoke about his family relationships and the press.
January 2023: Memoir "Spare" Reveals Taliban Killings
In January 2023, Prince Harry's memoir "Spare" was published, in which he revealed that during his military service he killed 25 Taliban members. He stated he was trained to view them as "chess pieces" rather than people, a claim that drew backlash from the Taliban, British politicians, and military figures. Pen Farthing, founder of the Nowzad Dogs charity, was evacuated from Kabul in January 2023 due to potential reprisal attacks.
January 2023: Lawsuit against Mirror Group Newspapers to go to trial
In January 2023, a High Court judge ruled that Harry's lawsuit against Mirror Group Newspapers (MGN), as well as other similar lawsuits against the publisher, would go to trial in May 2023.
January 2023: Release of Spare
On January 10, 2023 Harry's memoir, Spare, was officially published in 16 languages, and it has since become the UK's fastest selling non-fiction book with 400,000 confirmed sales in all formats on publication day. Harry announced that $1.5 million of the proceeds from the memoir were pledged to the charity Sentebale, while £300,000 would be given to WellChild.
February 2023: High Court judge rules second case should be thrown out
In February 2023, a High Court judge ruled that the second case in Harry's lawsuit against the Home Office and the Metropolitan Police should be thrown out; however, the decision was later appealed by Harry's legal team.
March 2023: The Heritage Foundation sent a dossier on Harry's drug use to different government entities
In March 2023, the Heritage Foundation sent a dossier on Harry's drug use to government entities and questioned whether he admitted to past drug use on his U.S. visa application.
March 2023: Gabor Maté Suggests Harry Suffers from PTSD, ADD, Anxiety, and Depression
In a live-streamed interview in March 2023, physician Gabor Maté publicly suggested that Harry could be suffering from PTSD, ADD, anxiety, and depression based on their conversation and Harry's autobiography, Spare.
May 2023: Trial begins with MGN apologizing for unlawful information gathering
At the beginning of the trial in May 2023, MGN apologized for one instance of unlawful information gathering against Harry and added that his legal challenge "warrants compensation".
May 2023: Losing the legal challenge
In May 2023, Harry lost the legal challenge against the Home Office and the Metropolitan Police, meaning that he will not be allowed to make private payments for police protection.
June 2023: Harry criticized the UK government in a witness statement
In June 2023, Harry broke royal protocol by criticizing the UK government in his witness statement to a court, arguing the press and government were too closely aligned.
June 2023: Harry testifies in court against Daily Mirror editor
In June 2023, Harry testified in the court case accusing former Daily Mirror editor Piers Morgan of personal attacks and claiming his phone had been hacked dating back to his time at Eton. This marked the first time a royal family member had been cross-examined in court since 1891.
June 2023: Spotify cancels Archetypes
In June 2023, Spotify announced they would not proceed with the deal with Harry and Meghan, 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 phone-hacking case proceeds 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: Case against ANL can proceed
In November 2023, Mr. Justice Nicklin ruled that the case brought by Harry and other claimants against ANL could proceed, but unpublished material was inadmissible as proof.
November 2023: Named Global Ambassador for Scotty's Little Soldiers
In November 2023, Prince Harry was named the global ambassador for Scotty's Little Soldiers, one of seven charities chosen in lieu of wedding gifts for himself and his wife.
December 2023: Motion rejected to throw out publisher's defense in libel suit
In December 2023, a judge rejected Harry's motion to have the publisher's defense thrown out and decided that the libel case should proceed to trial. He also 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 Harry for 15 of the 33 sample stories used in his claims of phone hacking against MGN and awarded him £140,600 in damages. The court also concluded that Piers Morgan and other editors knew about and were involved in the phone hacking.
2023: Appointed member of African Parks board of directors
In 2023 Harry was appointed a member of African Parks board of directors, a position which he previously held as president until 2023.
2023: Satirized in South Park
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 Prince Harry as one of the "25 Most Intriguing People of the Year". In the same year, James Hibberd of The Hollywood Reporter named Harry and Meghan among the Hollywood losers of 2023.
2023: Memoir details relationship with Caroline Flack
In his 2023 memoir, Harry mentions that months after breaking up with Davy he was introduced to Caroline Flack, whom he described as "funny", "sweet", and "cool". The two saw each other for a while before press intrusion "tainted" their relationship "irredeemably" according to Harry.
January 2024: Neo-Nazis Sentenced for Terrorism, Called for Deaths of Harry and Archie
In January 2024, Christopher Gibbons and Tyrone Patten-Walsh were sentenced to prison for terrorism, including calling for the deaths of Harry and his son Archie on their podcast.
January 2024: Harry Inducted into Living Legends of Aviation
In January 2024, Harry was inducted into the Living Legends of Aviation.
January 2024: Harry withdraws libel claim against Mail on Sunday
In January 2024, Prince Harry withdrew his libel claim against Mail on Sunday and became liable for the publisher's £250,000 legal costs.
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 case against the Home Office
In February 2024, the High Court ruled against Harry in his case against the Home Office and upheld the decision by RAVEC, stating that there had been no unlawfulness in the decision-making process for his security arrangements.
March 2024: Harry named in P. Diddy lawsuit
In March 2024, Harry was named in a lawsuit against P. Diddy, who faced allegations of sexual trafficking. He was mentioned as a celebrity associate used to attract guests to parties.
March 2024: U.S. government ordered to hand over Harry's visa application details
In March 2024, the U.S. government was ordered to hand over Harry's visa application details to a D.C. court, following a request from the Heritage Foundation.
April 2024: Losing initial attempt to appeal against the ruling
In April 2024, Harry lost an initial attempt to appeal against the High Court's ruling in his case against the Home Office.
April 2024: Two new shows to be produced with Netflix
In April 2024, it was announced that Archewell Productions is working with Netflix to produce two new shows – on lifestyle and on polo – for the streaming platform.
May 2024: Trip to Nigeria and recognition for Travalyst
Following Harry and Meghan's trip to Nigeria in May 2024, it was argued that the couple could have been used by the royal family. Also in May 2024, Harry's role as founder of Travalyst was recognised in the Time 100 Climate list.
May 2024: Visit to Nigeria
In May 2024, Harry and Meghan visited Nigeria to honour the work of the Invictus Games. According to CNN, their trip focused on "sports rehabilitation, mental health, and women's empowerment".
May 2024: Permission 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 case against the Home Office.
May 2024: Harry's Permission to Include claims in his case is refused
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 in the phone hacking case.
September 2024: Case regarding Harry's visa application was closed
In September 2024, the case brought forward by the Heritage Foundation regarding Harry's visa application was closed due to the filing of two sealed orders and a sealed "memorandum opinion".
October 2024: Settlement or Trial Deadline Announced
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.
January 2025: Justine Bateman Criticizes Harry and Meghan's Food Bank Visit
In January 2025, Justine Bateman criticized Harry and Meghan's visit to a food bank during the Southern California wildfires, calling their behavior "repulsive" and accusing them of seeking a "photo op".
January 2025: Settlement Reached in Phone-Hacking Case
In January 2025, Prince Harry's and NGN parties settled with NGN paying more than £10 million in pay outs and legal fees. NGN made a "full and unequivocal apology" for intrusions by The Sun between 1996 and 2011, for "phone hacking, surveillance and misuse of private information by journalists and private investigators instructed by them at the News of the World" and the intrusion into the life of his mother, and admitted "incidents of unlawful activity" were carried out by private investigators working for the newspaper, but "not by journalists".
February 2025: Donald Trump ruled out deporting Harry from the USA
In February 2025, new U.S. President Donald Trump ruled out deporting Harry from the USA, telling the New York Post: “I’ll leave him alone.”
March 2025: Redacted versions of court documents to be released
In March 2025, Judge Carl Nichols ordered for the redacted versions of the court documents to be released, pertaining to the case involving Harry's visa application.
March 2025: Resignation from Sentebale
In March 2025, Prince Harry and Prince Seeiso of Lesotho resigned from their roles as patrons of Sentebale following a dispute between the charity's trustees and the chair of the board, Sophie Chandauka.
May 2025: Harry Reflects on Security Loss and Estrangement in BBC Interview
In May 2025, Harry reflected on the loss of taxpayer-funded security and his ongoing estrangement from his family during an interview with Nada Tawfik of the BBC.
May 2025: Appeal rejected by senior judges
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.
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