Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

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, Harry's life has been marked by both royal duties and personal pursuits. He served in the British Army and has been involved in various philanthropic endeavors, particularly focusing on mental health and supporting veterans. In recent years, he and his wife, Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, stepped down as senior working royals and now reside in the United States.

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May 2008: Awarded Operational Service Medal

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

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.

April 2011: Awarded Apache Flying Badge and Promotion to Captain

In April 2011, Prince Harry was awarded his Apache Flying Badge on April 14, and promoted to captain on April 16.

April 2018: Commonwealth Youth Ambassador Appointment

In April 2018, Prince Harry was appointed Commonwealth youth ambassador. Also in April, he became a patron of Walk of America. The Prince was appointed the president of The Queen's Commonwealth Trust in April.

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, recognizing his impact and influence.

2019: Named One of the 25 Most Influential People on the Internet

In 2019, Time magazine named Prince Harry and his wife as among the 25 Most Influential People on the Internet, acknowledging their significant online presence and impact.

December 2020: Lawsuit Against 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 that falsely claimed his working relationship with the Royal Marines had suffered after his royal departure. The newspaper later apologized and paid "substantial damages", which were donated to the Invictus Games Foundation.

2021: Featured on Time 100 Cover

In 2021, Prince Harry was selected as one of the 100 Most Influential People in the World by Time magazine, in addition to the recognition, Harry and his wife were featured on one of the magazine's seven worldwide Time 100 covers.

2021: The Me You Can't See Documentary Premiere

In 2021, Prince Harry's mental health television documentary, "The Me You Can't See", premiered. In the documentary, Prince Harry revealed he had undergone four years of therapy for mental health issues, after encouragement from his future wife. He also described suffering from panic attacks and severe anxiety and that official visits eventually led to burnout.

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December 2023: High Court Rules in Favor of Harry

In December 2023, the High Court ruled in favor of Prince Harry for 15 of the 33 sample stories used in his claims of phone hacking against MGN, awarding him £140,600 in damages. The court concluded Piers Morgan and other editors knew about and were involved in the phone hacking.

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

In 2023, People magazine named Prince Harry as one of the "25 Most Intriguing People of the Year", recognizing his continued public interest and influence.

January 2024: Harry inducted into Living Legends of Aviation

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

February 2024: Settlement with MGN

In February 2024, Prince Harry settled his remaining claim with MGN. The publisher agreed to cover Harry's legal costs and pay damages reported to be in the region of £300,000.

January 2025: Settlement in Phone Hacking Case

In January 2025, Prince Harry and News Group Newspapers (NGN) settled the phone hacking case, with NGN paying more than £10 million in payouts and legal fees. NGN issued a "full and unequivocal apology" for "serious intrusion" by The Sun between 1996 and 2011, and admitted to "unlawful activity" by private investigators but not by journalists.