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Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex

Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, is a prominent member of the British royal family. He is the younger son of King Charles III and the late Diana, Princess of Wales. Currently fifth in line to the British throne, his role within the monarchy has evolved significantly in recent years. He served in the British Army, undertaking two tours of Afghanistan. In 2018, he married Meghan Markle, and they have two children. In 2020, Harry and Meghan stepped down as senior working royals and relocated to the United States, pursuing financial independence through various ventures. They have since spoken openly about their experiences within the royal family, leading to considerable media attention and public discussion.

February 1960: Elizabeth II Declared Father Member of 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: Prince Harry's Birth

In September 1984, Prince Harry was born at St Mary's Hospital in London, as the second child of Charles, Prince of Wales, and Diana, Princess of Wales.

December 1984: Prince Harry's Christening

In December 1984, Prince Harry was christened Henry Charles Albert David at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle.

1985: First Overseas Tour

In 1985, Prince Harry accompanied his parents on his first overseas tour to Italy.

May 1988: Harry undergoes surgery for a minor hernia

In May 1988, Prince Harry underwent a surgery for a minor hernia.

1991: Family Trip to Canada

In 1991, Prince Harry traveled with his family to Canada.

1996: Intrusion by The Sun

Between 1996 and 2011, The Sun engaged in "serious intrusion" into Prince Harry's life.

1996: Parents' Divorce

In 1996, Prince Harry's parents, Prince Charles and Princess Diana, divorced.

1997: Death of Princess Diana

In 1997, Prince Harry's mother, Princess Diana, died in a car crash in Paris. Harry, then aged 12, walked behind the funeral cortège.

1998: Family Trip to Canada

In 1998, Prince Harry traveled with his family to Canada.

November 2000: Harry breaks his thumb while playing football at Eton

In November 2000, Prince Harry broke his thumb while playing football at Eton and underwent a minor operation.

2001: Harry smokes cannabis and drinks at Highgrove House

In the summer of 2001, Harry smoked cannabis and drank at his father's Highgrove House and at a local pub.

2002: Disbursement from Trust Funds

In 2002, The Times reported that Prince Harry would share a disbursement of £4.9 million with his brother William from trust funds established by their great-grandmother, Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother, on their respective 21st birthdays.

2002: Harry visits drug rehabilitation unit

In 2002, it was reported that, with Charles's encouragement, Harry had paid a visit to a drug rehabilitation unit to talk to drug addicts.

June 2003: Completion of Education at Eton

In June 2003, Prince Harry completed his education at Eton College with two A-Levels, achieving a grade B in art and D in geography.

2003: Given the Nickname Mohale

During his gap year in Lesotho in 2003, Harry was given the nickname Mohale (transl. 'the warrior'), a name that belonged to the younger brother of Moshoeshoe I.

September 2004: Passing the Regular Commissions Board

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

2004: First Tour of Mants'ase Children's Home

In 2004, Prince Harry first toured the Mants'ase Children's Home in Lesotho.

2004: Training as Rugby Development Officer

In 2004, Prince Harry trained as a Rugby Development Officer for the Rugby Football Union and coached students in schools.

January 2005: Comment about Chelsy Davy

In January 2005, Prince Harry responded to an inquiry about his then Zimbabwean girlfriend Chelsy Davy by stating "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, where he was known as Officer Cadet Wales.

2005: Start of Harry's 10 years in the army

In 2005, Harry started his 10 years in the army, which he described in 2021 as "the happiest times in my life".

2005: Nazi uniform controversy

In early 2005, Prince Harry was photographed wearing a Nazi German Afrika Korps uniform at a themed party, which sparked widespread criticism. He later issued a public apology.

April 2006: Commissioned as Cornet in Blues and Royals

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

April 2006: Debate over Iraq Deployment

In April 2006, the Ministry of Defence announced that Prince Harry would be shielded from the front line if his unit was sent to war in Iraq, sparking public debate.

October 2006: Completion of Troop Leaders' Course

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

2006: Engagements completed between 2006 and 2019

Between 2006 and 2019, Prince Harry completed 1,190 engagements.

2006: Visit to Mants'ase Children's Home

In 2006, Harry visited Mants'ase Children's Home in Lesotho and launched Sentebale with Prince Seeiso to support children orphaned by HIV/AIDS.

February 2007: Announcement of Iraq Deployment

In February 2007, it was announced that Prince Harry would be deployed with his regiment to Iraq.

April 2007: Decision on Iraq Deployment

In April 2007, General Sir Richard Dannatt decided that Prince Harry would serve with his unit in Iraq as a troop commander.

June 2007: Withdrawal from Iraq Deployment

By June 2007, the decision was reversed, and Prince Harry would no longer serve in Iraq due to security concerns.

June 2007: Training in Canada

In early June 2007, Prince Harry 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 potential tour of duty in Afghanistan.

October 2007: Video surfaces of Prince Harry's trip to Namibia

In October 2007, a video from Prince Harry's trip to Namibia with his friends surfaced, which showed him snorting vodka and licking a male friend's nipples.

2007: Concert for Diana

In 2007, Harry and William organized the Concert for Diana in memory of their mother, benefiting her charities and patronages.

2007: First Deployment to Afghanistan

In 2007, Prince Harry was deployed on active duty to Helmand Province in Afghanistan for ten weeks, marking his first tour of duty in a war zone.

April 2008: Promotion to Lieutenant

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

May 2008: Awarded Operational Service Medal

In May 2008, Princess Anne presented Prince Harry with an Operational Service Medal for Afghanistan at the Combermere Barracks, recognizing his service in the war zone.

October 2008: Enduro Africa Motorbike Ride

In October 2008, Harry and his brother William embarked on the 1,000-mile, eight-day Enduro Africa motorbike ride across South Africa to raise money for Sentebale, UNICEF, and the Nelson Mandela Children's Fund.

October 2008: Learning to Fly Military Helicopters

In October 2008, it was announced that Prince Harry would learn to fly military helicopters, attending the Defence Helicopter Flying School at RAF Shawbury.

November 2008: Allegation by Stephen K. Amos

In November 2008, British comedian Stephen K. Amos alleged that Prince Harry made a racially insensitive comment after his performance at Prince Charles's 60th birthday celebrations.

2008: Return from First Deployment

In 2008, Prince Harry concluded his ten-week deployment in Helmand Province, Afghanistan, where he served on active duty.

January 2009: Racist remarks video revealed

In January 2009, a video from three years prior surfaced showing Prince Harry using racist terms, leading to widespread condemnation. Clarence House issued an apology, and Harry was reportedly instructed to attend a diversity course.

January 2009: Granting of royal household

On 6 January 2009, the Queen granted Prince Harry and Prince William their own royal household. Prior to this, their affairs were handled by their father's office.

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 advance their charitable endeavors.

2009: Harry and Chelsy Davy part ways

In early 2009, it was reported that Prince Harry and Chelsy Davy had ended their five-year relationship.

May 2010: Awarded Flying Brevet

On May 7, 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: Golden Heart Award

In December 2010, the German charity Ein Herz für Kinder awarded Harry 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, Prince Harry was awarded his Apache Flying Badge. On April 16, 2011, it was announced that he had been promoted to captain.

June 2011: Possible Deployment in Afghanistan

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

November 2011: Return to England

In November 2011, Prince Harry returned to England after completing his helicopter gunship training in the US and prepared to complete his Apache helicopter training at Wattisham Airfield in Suffolk.

2011: Trip to the North Pole

In 2011, Harry took part in an unfinished trip to the North Pole with Walking With The Wounded.

March 2012: Official visit to Belize, Bahamas and Jamaica

In March 2012, Prince Harry led an official visit to Belize, Bahamas and Jamaica as part of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebrations.

May 2012: Harry introduced to Cressida Bonas

In May 2012, Harry's cousin Princess Eugenie introduced him to Cressida Bonas, an actress and model.

May 2012: Participation in the music video for "Sing"

In May 2012, Prince Harry played the tambourine and took part in the music video for the song "Sing", which was released to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee.

May 2012: Distinguished Humanitarian Leadership Award

On May 7, 2012, the Atlantic Council awarded Harry its Distinguished Humanitarian Leadership Award.

August 2012: Naked photographs leaked from Las Vegas

In August 2012, naked photographs of Prince Harry in a Las Vegas hotel room were leaked by TMZ, generating widespread media coverage. The British media hesitated to publish them.

September 2012: Deployment to Afghanistan

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

2012: Launch of Coach Core

In 2012, Prince Harry launched Coach Core with the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, providing apprenticeship opportunities for aspiring professional coaches.

2012: Second Deployment to Afghanistan

In 2012, Prince Harry was deployed for a second tour of duty in Afghanistan, this time for twenty weeks with the Army Air Corps.

January 2013: Return from Afghanistan Deployment

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

May 2013: Official visit to the United States

Between 9 and 15 May 2013, Prince Harry made an official visit to the United States to promote the rehabilitation of injured American and UK troops, publicise his charities, and support British interests. He visited Washington, DC, Colorado, New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut, and met survivors of Hurricane Sandy in New Jersey.

June 2013: BritainsDNA Confirms Indian Descent

In June 2013, BritainsDNA announced that genealogical DNA tests on two of Harry and William's distant matrilineal cousins confirm Eliza Kewark was matrilineally of Indian descent.

July 2013: Qualified as Apache Aircraft Commander

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

October 2013: Jo Brand's joke on Have I Got News for You

In October 2013, Jo Brand made a joke on Have I Got News for You about Prince George and Harry, implying drug use. Kensington Palace contacted the BBC, which apologized for a "factual inaccuracy" but not for the comment itself.

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October 2013: Official tour of Australia

In October 2013, Prince Harry undertook his first official tour of Australia, attending the International Fleet Review at Sydney Harbour and visiting the Australian SAS HQ in Perth.

December 2013: Expedition to the South Pole

In December 2013, Harry participated in Walking With The Wounded's 200-mile expedition to the South Pole in Antarctica, accompanying injured servicemen and women.

2013: Return from Second Deployment

In 2013, Prince Harry completed his twenty-week deployment with the Army Air Corps in Afghanistan, marking the end of his second tour of duty.

January 2014: Harry takes up staff officer role in HQ London District

In January 2014, Prince Harry completed his attachment to 3 Regiment Army Air Corps and assumed the staff officer role SO3 (Defence Engagement) in HQ London District. His responsibilities involved coordinating significant projects and commemorative events involving the Army in London, 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 Harry, motivated by his belief that Harry had "a moral guilt" from being in the army.

March 2014: Harry launches Invictus Games

On 6 March 2014, Harry launched Invictus Games, a Paralympic-style sporting event for injured servicemen and women, which was held on 10–14 September 2014.

April 2014: Harry meets British hopefuls for Invictus Games

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

April 2014: Harry and Cressida Bonas part ways

On 30 April 2014, it was reported that Prince Harry and Cressida Bonas had parted amicably.

May 2014: Visits to Estonia and Italy

In May 2014, Prince Harry visited Estonia and Italy. In Estonia, he visited Freedom Square in Tallinn and attended a NATO military exercise. In Italy, he attended commemorations of the 70th anniversary of the Monte Cassino battles.

May 2014: Harry attends Invictus Games ticket sale launch at BT Tower

On 15 May 2014, Harry attended a ticket sale launch for the Invictus Games at BT Tower, from where he tweeted on the Invictus Games' official Twitter account as the president of the Games.

July 2014: Harry interviewed by BBC Radio 2 to promote Invictus Games

In July 2014, to promote the Invictus Games, Harry was interviewed by BBC Radio 2's Chris Evans along with two Invictus Games hopefuls. The show aired on 31 July 2014.

August 2014: Harry attends British Armed Forces Team announcement for Invictus Games

In August 2014, Harry and officials attended the British Armed Forces Team announcement for the Invictus Games at Potters Field Park.

September 2014: Invictus Games held

The Invictus Games, which Prince Harry launched earlier in March 2014, took place from 10-14 September 2014.

November 2014: Opened Field of Remembrance at Westminster Abbey

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

2014: Invictus Games Launched

In 2014, Prince Harry launched the Invictus Games as a founding patron, inspired by the Warrior Games in the United States.

2014: Inheritance at 30th Birthday

In 2014, Prince Harry, along with his brother William, inherited approximately £10 million each from their mother's estate on their 30th birthdays, as well as her wedding dress and other personal possessions.

January 2015: Harry supports wounded service personnel

In January 2015, Harry began a new role supporting wounded service personnel alongside the London District's Personal Recovery Unit for the MOD's Defence Recovery Capability scheme. He also visited The Battle Back Centre and Fisher House UK at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham.

March 2015: Harry visits Phoenix House in Catterick Garrison

In March 2015, Harry visited Phoenix House in Catterick Garrison, North Yorkshire, a recovery centre run by Help for Heroes. He also visited Merville Barracks in Colchester.

March 2015: Kensington Palace announces Harry will leave the Armed Forces in June

On 17 March 2015, Kensington Palace announced that Harry would leave the Armed Forces in June. Before then, he would spend four weeks throughout April and May at army barracks in Darwin, Perth and Sydney whilst seconded to the Australian Defence Force (ADF).

April 2015: Visit to Australian War Memorial and Commemorations of the Gallipoli Campaign

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

April 2015: Harry reports for duty to Australia's Chief of the Defence Force

On 6 April 2015, Harry reported for duty to Australia's Chief of the Defence Force, Air Chief Marshal Mark Binskin at the Royal Military College, Duntroon in Canberra, Australia, beginning his month-long secondment to the ADF's 1st Brigade. His visit included detachments to NORFORCE as well as to an aviation unit.

May 2015: Farewell Walkabout at the Sydney Opera House

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

May 2015: Harry's attachment with the ADF ends

On 8 May 2015, Harry's attachment with the ADF ended, concluding his time with the Australian Defence Force.

June 2015: Harry resigns his short service commission

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

October 2015: Walk of Britain

As patron of Walk of Britain, Harry walked with the team on October 2015.

October 2015: Launch of Invictus Games Orlando 2016

In October 2015, Prince Harry launched the Invictus Games Orlando 2016 with First Lady Michelle Obama and Second Lady Jill Biden at Fort Belvoir. He also attended an Invictus Games board meeting and a reception at the British Ambassador's Residence.

November 2015: Visit to Lesotho and the opening of the Mamohato Children's Centre

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

December 2015: Official visit to South Africa

From 30 November to 3 December 2015, Prince Harry made an official visit to South Africa. He visited Cape Town, where he presented the insignia of the Order of the Companions of Honour to the Archbishop on behalf of the Queen. He also played the Sentebale Royal Salute Polo Cup, fundraising for Sentebale.

2015: End of Harry's 10 years in the army

In 2015, Harry ended his 10 years in the army, which he described in 2021 as "the happiest times in my life".

2015: Support for England's Rugby World Cup bid

In 2015, Prince Harry supported England's bid to host rugby union's Rugby World Cup.

January 2016: Harry admits to taking magic mushrooms at Courteney Cox's house

In his memoir, Spare, Harry detailed taking magic mushrooms at a party at Courteney Cox's house in January 2016.

March 2016: Visit to Nepal

Prince Harry visited Nepal from 19–23 March 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 Awareness

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

July 2016: Harry begins relationship with Meghan Markle

In mid-2016, Harry began a relationship with American actress Meghan Markle. According to the couple, they first connected with each other via Instagram, though they have also said that they were set up on a blind date in July 2016.

December 2016: Patron of Rugby Football Union and League

In December 2016, Harry was patron of both the Rugby Football Union (RFU) and Rugby Football League (RFL), Rugby League's governing body in England.

January 2017: Visit to The Running Charity and Depaul UK

In January 2017, Prince Harry visited The Running Charity and its partner Depaul UK to highlight the role of sport in helping homeless and vulnerable people.

April 2017: Landmine Free 2025 reception at Kensington Palace

In April 2017, Prince Harry hosted the Landmine Free 2025 reception at Kensington Palace, where the UK government announced increased financial support for de-mining efforts.

September 2017: Harry and Meghan appear in public together at Invictus Games

In September 2017, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle made their first public appearance together at the Invictus Games in Toronto.

November 2017: Engagement of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle announced

On 27 November 2017, the engagement of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle was announced by Harry's father.

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

In December 2017, Harry guest-edited BBC Radio 4's Today programme, interviewing his father, Barack Obama, and others on topics like youth violence and mental health.

December 2017: Harry becomes Captain General Royal Marines

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

2017: Harry acknowledges seeking counselling after mother's death

In 2017, Harry acknowledged that with the support of his brother he had sought counselling years after his mother's death. He added that he had struggled with aggression and anxiety.

2017: Harry states he has "five or six" godchildren

In 2017, Harry stated that he had "five or six" godchildren, some of whom later attended his wedding.

April 2018: Appointed Commonwealth Youth Ambassador and President of The Queen's Commonwealth Trust

In April 2018, Prince Harry was appointed Commonwealth Youth Ambassador and also became the president of The Queen's Commonwealth Trust, focusing on projects involving children and welfare of prisoners.

May 2018: Harry and Meghan lease WestfieldLarge in the Cotswolds

In May 2018, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle signed a two-year lease on WestfieldLarge, located on the Great Tew Estate in the Cotswolds.

May 2018: Harry promoted to Lieutenant Commander, Major, and Squadron Leader

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

May 2018: Wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle

On 19 May 2018, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's marriage ceremony was held at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle.

July 2018: First overseas visit as a couple to Dublin, Ireland

In July 2018, Prince Harry and his wife Meghan travelled to Dublin, Ireland, marking their first overseas visit as a couple.

July 2018: Launch of MenStar Coalition

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

August 2018: Founders Award by Royal Canadian Legion

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

October 2018: RSA Badge in Gold

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

October 2018: Pacific tour including Invictus Games in Sydney

In October 2018, Prince Harry and Meghan travelled to Sydney for the 2018 Invictus Games. This was part of a Pacific tour that included Australia, Fiji, Tonga, and New Zealand.

2018: Named one of Time's 100 Most Influential People

In 2018, Harry was selected as one of the 100 Most Influential People in the World by Time magazine.

2018: Duke of Sussex Title and Wedding

In 2018, Prince Harry was made Duke of Sussex before his wedding to Meghan Markle, an American actress.

February 2019: Visit to Morocco focused on women's empowerment

In February 2019, Prince Harry and Meghan focused on projects centred on "women's empowerment, girls' education, inclusivity and encouragement of social entrepreneurship" during their visit to Morocco.

April 2019: Documentary Series Announced with Oprah Winfrey

In April 2019, it was announced that Harry was co-creating and executive producing a documentary series about mental health with Oprah Winfrey, initially set to air in 2020 on Apple TV+.

May 2019: Launch of Shout

In May 2019, Harry and Meghan, along with William and Kate, launched Shout, a 24/7 text messaging service for mental health support in the UK.

May 2019: Splash News Apology and Damages

In May 2019, Splash News formally apologized to the Sussexes for endangering their privacy by sending photographers to their Cotswolds residence. The agency also agreed to pay damages and legal costs related to the case.

May 2019: Birth of Archie Mountbatten-Windsor

On 6 May 2019, Archie Mountbatten-Windsor, the son of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, was born.

June 2019: Departure from The Royal Foundation

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

June 2019: Launch of Made by Sport charity coalition

In June 2019, Prince Harry attended the launch of Made by Sport, a charity coalition aimed at boosting sport in disadvantaged communities.

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.

June 2019: Reactions to royal family's carbon footprint

In June 2019, the royal family faced reactions after it was revealed that they had doubled their carbon footprint from business travel.

June 2019: Neo-Nazis jailed for sharing propaganda against Harry

In June 2019, two members of the neo-Nazi group Sonnenkrieg Division were jailed for sharing propaganda posters, one of which labelled Harry as a "race traitor" with a gun pointed at his head.

July 2019: Registration of Sussex Royal The Foundation

In July 2019, Prince Harry and Meghan's new charity, Sussex Royal The Foundation of The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, was registered in England and Wales.

July 2019: The Sun payments to royal official's partner

In July 2019, it was alleged that The Sun made two payments amounting to £4,000 to the partner of a royal official in relation to stories published in June and July 2019 which detailed the nannying and god-parenting arrangements for Harry and Meghan's son Archie.

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 one to Elton John's home in Nice, France. The backlash was related to their environmental activism.

September 2019: Hiring of Sunshine Sachs PR Firm

In September 2019, Harry and Meghan hired New York-based PR firm Sunshine Sachs, which represented them until 2022.

September 2019: Launch of Travalyst

In September 2019, Harry launched Travalyst in the Netherlands, an initiative to promote sustainable practices in the travel industry, in collaboration with companies like Tripadvisor, Booking.com, Ctrip, Skyscanner, and Visa Inc.

September 2019: Visit to de-mining site in Angola

In September 2019, Prince Harry walked through a de-mining site in Angola, mirroring his mother's visit 22 years prior.

October 2019: "Every Mind Matters" Announcement

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

October 2019: Lawsuit against 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". Harry sought damages in excess of £200,000 from the publisher of the News of the World and The Sun and alleged an earlier agreement between News Group Newspapers (NGN) and the royal family which would see he and William not take legal action in return for an apology had not been honoured.

October 2019: Southern African tour with family

In September and October 2019, Prince Harry, Meghan, and their infant son Archie went on a Southern African tour, including Malawi, Angola, South Africa, and Botswana. This marked "their first official tour as a family".

November 2019: Interview with Gareth Thomas

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

December 2019: PA Media Retracts Christmas Card Photo

In December 2019, PA Media retracted the publication of a Christmas card photograph of Harry, Meghan, and their son Archie because the photograph was "not representative of the Christmas card sent by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex".

2019: Presentation of Challenge Cup trophy

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 as among the 25 Most Influential People on the Internet.

January 2020: Decision to Step Back Announced

Before announcing their decision to step back, in January 2020, Harry and his wife were in talks with Jeffrey Katzenberg, the founder of Quibi, about a possible role in the service but decided against joining.

January 2020: Stepping Down as Working Royals

In January 2020, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle stepped down as working royals and moved to Southern California.

January 2020: Announcement of stepping back as senior royal members

In January 2020, Prince Harry and Meghan announced they were stepping back from their roles as senior members of the royal family and would balance their time between the United Kingdom and North America. They were to become financially independent and cease to represent the Queen.

January 2020: Prank by Russian comedy duo

In January 2020, Prince Harry was pranked by the Russian comedy duo Vovan and Lexus, who pretended to be climate activist Greta Thunberg and her father. During the phone calls, Harry discussed his decision to leave the monarchy and criticised Donald Trump's stance on climate change and his support of the coal industry.

January 2020: Legal Warning to the Press

In January 2020, lawyers issued a legal warning to the press after paparazzi photographs of Harry and Meghan were published in the media without their consent.

January 2020: IPSO sides with Mail on Sunday in Instagram photo dispute

In January 2020, the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO) sided with the Mail on Sunday over a dispute with Harry regarding an Instagram photo. The IPSO rejected Harry's claim that the paper's description of elephants being "tranquilised" and "tethered" was inaccurate.

January 2020: Buckingham Palace announces Harry to step back from Royal duties

On 18 January 2020, Buckingham Palace announced that an agreement had been reached for Harry "to step back from Royal duties, including official military appointments".

January 2020: Announcement on Stepping Back from Royal Duties

On January 18, 2020, Buckingham Palace announced that, following Harry and Meghan's decision to step back from royal duties, from 31 March 2020 the Duke and Duchess would not use their Royal Highness styles in practice.

January 2020: Megxit Story and Announcement

On January 8, 2020, Dan Wootton broke the story about "Megxit" and Harry and Meghan's initial plans for moving to Canada in The Sun, which prompted the couple to issue an announcement within hours, confirming their plans for stepping back from their royal duties. Sources close to the couple told The New York Times that they "felt forced to disclose their plans prematurely" as they learned about The Sun's intentions to publish the story.

February 2020: 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 the Invictus Choir. Proceeds were donated to the Invictus Games Foundation.

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February 2020: Decision to not use "Sussex Royal" brand

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

March 2020: Cessation of HRH Styles

Buckingham Palace announced on 18 January 2020 that from March 31, 2020, Harry and Meghan would not use their Royal Highness styles in practice following their decision to step back from royal duties.

March 2020: Security challenges in Canada and the UK

In March 2020, Harry and Meghan faced challenges regarding publicly funded security in both Canada and the UK after stepping back from royal duties. A petition in Canada called for the Royal Canadian Mounted Police to stop providing security, and the Canadian government ended RCMP security provision after their status changed. A similar petition circulated in the UK and President Donald Trump stated that the United States would not pay for their security.

March 2020: Lawsuit Against Splash UK

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 they were staying in Canada.

March 2020: Final solo engagement as senior royal

In March 2020, Prince Harry attended the opening of the Silverstone Experience in Silverstone Circuit with Lewis Hamilton, marking his final solo engagement as a senior royal. He and Meghan attended the Commonwealth Day service at Westminster Abbey on 9 March 2020, their last engagement as a couple before stepping down on 31 March.

March 2020: Release of "Unbroken" with Jon Bon Jovi

In March 2020, the song "Unbroken", recorded by Prince Harry and Jon Bon Jovi, was released, with proceeds benefiting the Invictus Games Foundation.

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March 2020: Sussexes' office closes as they cease official engagements

On 31 March 2020, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's office was moved to Buckingham Palace and officially closed when the Sussexes ceased "undertaking official engagements in support of the Queen".

March 2020: End of Commonwealth Youth Ambassador role

Prince Harry's role as Commonwealth youth ambassador, which he was appointed to in April 2018, ended in March 2020.

April 2020: Cooperation Boycott

In April 2020, Harry and Meghan announced that they would no longer cooperate with the Daily Mail, the Sun, the Mirror, and the Express.

April 2020: Announcement of Archewell foundation

In April 2020, Meghan and Harry confirmed their new foundation, Archewell, named after the Greek word "arche," which means "source of action."

April 2020: Launch of HeadFIT initiative

In April 2020, Prince Harry launched HeadFIT, a mental health support platform for armed forces members, developed by the Royal Foundation's Heads Together campaign, the Ministry of Defence, and King's College London.

June 2020: Signed with Harry Walker Agency

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

June 2020: Threat to Sue The Sun and Dan Wootton

In June 2020, 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 the nannying and god-parenting arrangements for Harry and Meghan's son Archie.

June 2020: Harry and Meghan buy a house in Montecito, California

In June 2020, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle bought a house on the former estate of Riven Rock in Montecito, California.

June 2020: Support for Stop Hate for Profit campaign

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

August 2020: Renaming and dissolution of Sussex Royal Foundation

In August 2020, the Sussex Royal Foundation was renamed MWX Foundation and subsequently dissolved on the same day.

September 2020: Netflix Deal Signed

In September 2020, Harry and Meghan signed a private commercial deal with Netflix.

September 2020: Legal Complaint Against The Times

In September 2020, Harry issued a legal complaint against The Times over 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: Video addressing American voters

In September 2020, Prince Harry and his wife released a video urging American voters to "reject hate speech, misinformation and online negativity" in the 2020 United States presidential election, which was perceived by some as supporting Joe Biden.

October 2020: Official launch of Archewell website

In October 2020, the official website for Archewell was launched.

December 2020: Spotify Deal Signed and Holiday Special Released

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

December 2020: Lawsuit against 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. The newspaper later accepted the claims were false and issued an apology. The damages were donated to the Invictus Games Foundation.

2020: Incorporation of Companies and Trust

Beginning in early 2020, Harry and Meghan incorporated 11 companies and a trust in Delaware for their business ventures.

2020: Move to the United States

In 2020, during the Oprah interview broadcast in March 2021, Harry and Meghan talked about the initial difficulties associated with their move to the United States and their plans for the future.

February 2021: Harry gives up position as Captain General Royal Marines

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

February 2021: Return of Honorary Military Appointments

In February 2021, Harry's honorary military appointments were returned to Elizabeth II.

February 2021: End of patronage of RFU and RFL

In February 2021, Prince Harry's time as patron of the Rugby Football Union (RFU) and Rugby Football League (RFL) ended.

February 2021: Remained the charity's president until February 2021

Prince Harry remained The Queen's Commonwealth Trust's charity president until February 2021.

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 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 participated in a highly publicized American television interview with Oprah Winfrey, titled "Oprah with Meghan and Harry."

March 2021: Charity Commission review of Sussex Royal

In March 2021, the Charity Commission for England and Wales conducted a review of the Sussex Royal organisation regarding its conduct during dissolution, later criticizing the board for fund expenditure.

March 2021: End of review period for formal roles

In March 2021, the formal role of Prince Harry and Meghan was subject to a twelve-month review period, ending in March 2021.

April 2021: Campaign chair for Vax Live and support for vaccine equity

In April 2021, Harry and Meghan were announced as campaign chairs for Vax Live: The Concert to Reunite the World, and they supported a vaccine equity fundraiser. Harry also narrated "Hope Starts Here" for Earth Day, honoring Prince Philip's conservation efforts.

May 2021: Appearance on Armchair Expert podcast

In May 2021, Prince Harry appeared on the Armchair Expert podcast where he talked about freedom of speech and laws related to it in the United States, expressing his confusion and emphasizing the potential exploitation of unspoken words. His comments were met with criticism from conservative Americans and Britons.

May 2021: Support for Peak State mental fitness programme

In May 2021, Prince Harry publicly supported Peak State, a mental fitness programme designed to provide tools and resources for managing mental health.

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

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

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June 2021: Statement on HALO Trust attack in Afghanistan

In June 2021, Prince Harry issued a statement condemning the attack on the HALO Trust in Afghanistan, where ten members were killed.

June 2021: BBC Defamation Claim

In June 2021, the BBC reported that Harry and Meghan had not sought the Queen's permission before naming their daughter Lilibet with her personal family nickname. Lawyers for the couple subsequently accused the BBC of defamation, stating that Harry had spoken to the Queen before announcing their daughter's name.

June 2021: Birth of Lilibet Mountbatten-Windsor

On 4 June 2021, Lilibet Mountbatten-Windsor, the daughter of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, was born.

July 2021: Change Champions Award

In July 2021, Harry and Meghan 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 Harry would publish his memoir "Spare" via Penguin Random House, reportedly earning an advance of at least $20 million.

August 2021: Backlash for private jet use to charity polo tournament

In August 2021, Harry received backlash for taking a two-hour flight on private jets between California and Aspen, Colorado, to participate in an annual charity polo tournament.

September 2021: Virtual event for Warrior Games with Jill Biden

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

September 2021: Legal Fight Over Police Protection Started

In September 2021, Prince Harry began a legal fight with the Home Office over their refusal to allow him to pay for police protection.

October 2021: Partnership with Ethic Announced

In October 2021, Harry and Meghan announced their partnership with Ethic, a sustainable investment firm based in New York City, which also manages their investments.

October 2021: Op-ed against oil drilling and open letter for vaccine distribution

In October 2021, Prince Harry spoke against oil drilling in the Okavango River and co-authored an open letter urging G20 leaders to expedite global COVID-19 vaccine distribution.

October 2021: Bot Sentinel Report on Negative Content

In October 2021, Twitter analytics service Bot Sentinel alleged that 83 accounts were responsible for approximately 70% of the negative content posted about Harry and Meghan, prompting an investigation by Twitter.

November 2021: Comments at Wired's Re:Wired Conference and support for UK veterans

In November 2021, Prince Harry claimed at Wired's Re:Wired Conference that he emailed Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey a day before the January 6 United States Capitol attack to warn of potential civil unrest, but did not receive a response. Also in November 2021, Conservative politician Johnny Mercer announced that the Duke of Sussex supported the proposal to waive visa fees for foreign-born UK veterans and their families.

November 2021: Publication of Aspen Institute Report

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

December 2021: "CBE scandal" and severance of ties with Mahfouz

In December 2021, reports emerged about Prince Harry's meetings with Mahfouz Marei Mubarak bin Mahfouz, leading to the "CBE scandal." Harry stated he severed ties with Mahfouz in 2015 due to concerns about his motives.

2021: Alleged Gavin Burrows' statement used as a key element in the case

In 2021, Gavin Burrows' alleged statement was used as a key element in the case. He declared it wasn't signed by him and was "a cut and paste from my evidence".

2021: Harry describes his time in the army as "the happiest times in my life"

In 2021, Harry described his 10 years (2005–2015) in the army as "the happiest times in my life".

2021: Stepped Down From London Marathon Charitable Trust

In 2021, Harry stepped down from his patronage of the London Marathon Charitable Trust.

2021: Named one of Time's 100 Most Influential People

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: Harry and Meghan reveal private exchange of vows in Oprah interview

In 2021, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle revealed in the television interview Oprah with Meghan and Harry that, three days prior to the ceremony, they had privately exchanged vows in their garden, in the presence of the Archbishop of Canterbury.

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2021: The Me You Can't See documentary

In 2021, Prince Harry revealed in his mental-health television documentary, "The Me You Can't See", that he had undergone four years of therapy for mental health issues, which he was encouraged to do by his then-future wife. He also talked about suffering from panic attacks, severe anxiety and burnout in his late 20s.

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2021: Partnership with Google

In 2021, Travalyst announced a partnership with Google.

January 2022: Legal Complaint Against The Times

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: RAVEC Decision Challenged

In January 2022, RAVEC made a decision that stated State security could not be made available to private individuals, even if they were willing to pay for it themselves, which became a core point of contention in Harry's legal challenges.

January 2022: Legal Fight Over Police Protection

In January 2022, it was reported that Prince Harry had been in a legal battle with the Home Office since September 2021 regarding their refusal to allow him to pay for police protection. It was revealed that Harry had 'exceptional status' and RAVEC determined his personal protective security on a case-by-case basis.

January 2022: Fake Advertisements Using Harry and Meghan's Images

In January 2022, the BBC reported that Harry and Meghan's photos and videos were used in fake instant profits advertisements and bitcoin-related investment schemes.

February 2022: 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: Libel suit against ANL for Mail on Sunday article

In February 2022, Harry filed a libel suit in the High Court against ANL for a Mail on Sunday article alleging he tried to keep his legal battle against the Home Office secret.

March 2022: Signing of open letter for global vaccine access

In March 2022, Prince Harry and Meghan signed an open letter by the People's Vaccine Alliance, advocating for free global access to COVID-19 vaccines.

March 2022: High Court Ruling on Confidentiality

In March 2022, the High Court ruled that some parts of Prince Harry's case against the Home Office would remain confidential. Mr. Justice Swift criticized Harry's legal team for sending a copy of the ruling to someone who was not a lawyer.

April 2022: Interview with Hoda Kotb

In April 2022, Harry sat down for an interview with Today's Hoda Kotb during the Invictus Games, during which he claimed that he had visited his grandmother the Queen earlier to ensure she was "protected and got the right people around her."

April 2022: Launch of eco-travel campaign through Travalyst

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

April 2022: Criticism over BetterUp Role and Metrics

In April 2022, reports emerged of criticism from BetterUp coaches regarding new service evaluation metrics and a lack of clarity surrounding Harry's role in the firm.

June 2022: Private jet use 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. It was estimated that the jet emitted ten times more carbon than flying commercial.

June 2022: Reaction to Supreme Court decision

In June 2022, Meghan described Prince Harry's reaction to the Supreme Court of the United States's decision that abortion is not a protected constitutional right as "guttural".

June 2022: Parts of article deemed potentially defamatory

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.

June 2022: First official appearance in the UK

In June 2022, Prince Harry and Meghan made their first official appearance in the UK while attending the Platinum Jubilee National Service of Thanksgiving.

July 2022: Permission for Judicial Review Granted

In July 2022, Mr. Justice Swift granted permission for part of Prince Harry's claim against the Home Office to proceed for a judicial review.

July 2022: Address to the United Nations on Mandela Day

In July 2022, Prince Harry condemned the Supreme Court's decision on abortion as a "rolling back of constitutional rights" during his address to the United Nations on Mandela Day. Associate justice of the Supreme Court Samuel Alito criticized foreign figures, including Harry, for their comments on "American law".

August 2022: Lawsuit Filed Against Home Office and Metropolitan Police

In August 2022, Prince Harry filed a lawsuit against the Home Office and the Metropolitan Police, challenging RAVEC's decision from January 2022 that stated State security could not be made available to private individuals, even if they were willing to pay for it themselves.

September 2022: Visit to UK and Germany and Queen Elizabeth II's death

In September 2022, Prince Harry and Meghan visited the UK and Germany for charity events. On 8 September 2022, Queen Elizabeth II died at Balmoral Castle, and they remained in the United Kingdom for her funeral.

October 2022: Ripple of Hope Award

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 against ANL for alleged criminal activity

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.

December 2022: Harry ranked as third most disliked royal

In December 2022, Harry was identified as the third most disliked member of the British royal family by YouGov, following Prince Andrew and Meghan, after the release of his interview with Oprah Winfrey, his Netflix docuseries, and his memoir.

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December 2022: Release of Netflix Docuseries

In December 2022, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Netflix docuseries, titled "Harry & Meghan", was released.

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December 2022: Harry & Meghan Docuseries Premiered on Netflix

The docuseries "Harry & Meghan", produced by Netflix and Archewell Productions and directed by Liz Garbus, premiered on Netflix on December 8, 2022, receiving mixed reviews.

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2022: End of Representation by Sunshine Sachs

In 2022, Sunshine Sachs concluded their representation of Harry and Meghan.

January 2023: Memoir "Spare" reveals killing of 25 Taliban members

In January 2023, Harry's memoir "Spare" revealed that he killed 25 Taliban members during his six missions. He stated he was trained to view them as chess pieces and felt neither satisfaction nor shame. These revelations prompted backlash and security concerns.

January 2023: High Court ruling on phone hacking lawsuit

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: Series of Interviews Ahead of Memoir Release

In January 2023, ahead of the release of his memoir Spare, Harry gave a series of interviews, including an interview by Anderson Cooper on 60 Minutes, another one by Tom Bradby titled Harry: The Interview on ITV1, and a third interview by Michael Strahan on Good Morning America, titled Prince Harry: In His Own Words. He expressed his desire to reconcile with his father and brother and referred to the press as "the devil".

January 2023: Release of "Spare"

Prince Harry's memoir, "Spare", was officially published on January 10, 2023, in 16 languages and became the UK's fastest-selling non-fiction book. Harry pledged $1.5 million of the proceeds to Sentebale and £300,000 to WellChild.

February 2023: High Court Judge Ruling and Appeal

In February 2023, a High Court judge initially ruled against Prince Harry's second case, but Harry's legal team later appealed the decision.

March 2023: Heritage Foundation sent dossier on Harry's drug use

In March 2023, the Heritage Foundation (HF) sent a dossier on Prince Harry's drug use to different government entities, inquiring if he admitted to past drug use on his U.S. visa application.

March 2023: Gabor Maté's Public Diagnosis Suggestion

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 his conversation with him and having read his autobiography Spare.

May 2023: Legal Challenge Lost

In May 2023, Prince Harry lost his legal challenge, meaning he would not be allowed to make private payments for police protection.

May 2023: Trial begins, MGN admits to unlawful information gathering

In May 2023, at the beginning of trial, MGN apologised for one instance of unlawful information gathering against Harry and added that his legal challenge "warrants compensation".

June 2023: Harry testifies in phone hacking case

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 since he was at Eton. His appearance marked the first time a member of the royal family had been cross-examined in court since 1891.

June 2023: Criticism of UK government in witness statement

In June 2023, Prince Harry broke royal protocol by criticizing the UK government in his witness statement to a court, arguing that both the British press and the government were "at rock bottom."

June 2023: Spotify Deal Ended, Archetypes Cancelled

In June 2023, Spotify announced it would not proceed with its deal with Harry and Meghan, cancelling their podcast "Archetypes" after one season.

June 2023: Costs of Legal Fight Revealed

In June 2023, a Freedom of Information request revealed that Prince Harry's legal fight with the Home Office had cost £502,236, with £492,000 covered by the state and £10,000 covered by Harry.

July 2023: Partial dismissal of phone-hacking claims

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 to proceed, some evidence inadmissible

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 charities supported in lieu of wedding gifts.

December 2023: High Court rules in favour 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 of the £440,000 he sought in damages.

December 2023: Motion rejected, trial to proceed

In December 2023, the judge rejected Harry's motion to have the publisher's defence thrown out and decided that the case should proceed to trial.

2023: Satirized in South Park

In 2023, Harry and Meghan's exit from the royal family was satirized in an episode of South Park.

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2023: Appointed to Board of Directors of African Parks

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

2023: Named one of the "25 Most Intriguing People of the Year"

In 2023, People named Prince Harry as one of the "25 Most Intriguing People of the Year".

2023: Harry discusses relationship with Caroline Flack in his memoir

In his 2023 memoir, Harry states that months after breaking up with Davy he was introduced to Caroline Flack, whom he described as "funny", "sweet", and "cool".

2023: Release of memoir

In his 2023 memoir, Prince Harry described himself as an agoraphobe, revealing more about his mental health struggles.

January 2024: Induction into the Living Legends of Aviation

In January 2024, Harry was inducted into the Living Legends of Aviation.

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: Neo-Nazis Sentenced for Terrorism

In January 2024, two neo-Nazis, Christopher Gibbons and Tyrone Patten-Walsh, were given prison sentences between 8 and 11 years for terrorism, which included calling for the deaths of Harry and his son Archie on their podcast.

February 2024: Harry settles phone hacking claim with MGN

In February 2024, Harry settled his claim with 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. Harry's lawyers announced plans to appeal the decision.

March 2024: Mention in lawsuit against P. Diddy

In March 2024, Prince Harry was mentioned in a lawsuit against P. Diddy, who faced allegations of sexual trafficking. Harry was noted as a celebrity associate of P. Diddy.

March 2024: U.S. government ordered to hand over visa application details

In March 2024, the U.S. government was ordered to hand over Prince Harry's visa application details to a D.C. court following a failed freedom of information request by the Heritage Foundation (HF).

April 2024: Lost Initial Appeal and Cost Liabilities

In April 2024, Harry lost an initial attempt to appeal against the ruling in his Home Office case. He was also held liable for 90% of the Home Office's legal costs despite his lawyers' attempts to reduce this amount. Additionally, it was revealed that Harry had leaked information via email during the proceedings.

April 2024: New Shows Announced with Netflix

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.

May 2024: Trip to Nigeria

Following Harry and Meghan's trip to Nigeria in May 2024, Lucia Stein of the ABC argued that the couple could have been used by the royal family. In the same year Harry's role as founder of Travalyst was recognised in the second edition of the Time Climate 100 list.

May 2024: Claims against Rupert Murdoch refused

In May 2024, Mr Justice Fancourt refused Harry the 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.

May 2024: Permission to Challenge High Court Decision Granted

In May 2024, the Court of Appeal granted Prince Harry permission to challenge the High Court's decision in his case against the Home Office.

September 2024: Case brought forward by the Heritage Foundation closed

In September 2024, the case brought forward by the Heritage Foundation (HF) was closed due to the filing of two sealed orders and a sealed "memorandum opinion". The HF subsequently filed a request to "vacate" the ruling and release confidential correspondence between the judge and DHS.

October 2024: Settlement or trial to proceed

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: Criticism for food bank appearance

In January 2025, Justine Bateman criticized Harry and Meghan's appearance at a food bank during the Southern California wildfires, calling them "disaster tourists" seeking a "photo op".

January 2025: Settlement with NGN

In January 2025, the two parties settled with NGN paying 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, and for the intrusion into the life of his mother.

March 2025: Redacted court documents ordered to be released

In March 2025, Judge Carl Nichols ordered the release of redacted versions of court documents related to Prince Harry's visa application by 18 March 2025.

March 2025: Resignation from Sentebale patronage

In March 2025, Prince Harry and Prince Seeiso of Lesotho resigned from their roles as patrons of Sentebale due to a dispute among the charity's trustees.