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{{Infobox royalty
| name         = Prince Harry
| title        = [[Duke of Sussex]] ([[#Titles and styles|more]])
| image        = Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex 2020 cropped 02.jpg
| caption      = Harry in 2020
| alt          = Prince Harry at age 35
| birth_name   = Prince Henry of Wales
| birth_date   = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1984|9|15}}
| birth_place  = [[St Mary's Hospital, London]], England
| spouse       = {{marriage|[[Meghan Markle]]|19 May 2018}}<!--maiden name should be used here-->
| issue        = {{plainlist|
* [[Prince Archie of Sussex]]
* [[Princess Lilibet of Sussex]]
}}
| full name    = Henry Charles Albert David{{#tag:ref|As a member of the royal family, Harry does not normally use a surname. He has used both ''[[Mountbatten-Windsor]]'', and – in his military career – ''Wales''.<ref>{{cite news |last=Hopkins |first=Nick |title='Some guys look at me as Prince Harry, not Captain Wales, which is frustrating' |url=https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2013/jan/21/prince-harry-captain-wales |work=The Guardian |date=21 January 2013 |access-date=4 September 2021 |archive-date=5 September 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210905035256/https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2013/jan/21/prince-harry-captain-wales |url-status=live }}</ref> According to [[letters patent]] of February 1960, his house and family name is ''Windsor''.|group = fn|name = sur}}
| house        = [[House of Windsor|Windsor]]<!--He is not a member of the [[House of Glücksburg]], because he inherits his house (through his father) from his GRANDMOTHER, she being The Queen! See [[Talk:House of Windsor]]-->
| father       = <!--Do NOT add "King"-->[[Charles III]]
| mother       = <!--Do NOT add "Lady"-->[[Diana Spencer]]<!--maiden name should be used here-->
| module       = {{infobox person
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| education = {{plain list|
* [[Eton College]]
* [[Royal Military Academy Sandhurst]]
* [[Defence Helicopter Flying School]]
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| allegiance    = <!--No flags per MOS:INFOBOXFLAG-->United Kingdom
| branch        = <!--No flags per MOS:INFOBOXFLAG-->[[British Army]]
| serviceyears = 2005–2015
| serviceyears_label = Years of active service
| rank = [[#Military ranks|See list]]
| servicenumber = 564673
| unit = {{plainlist|
* [[Blues and Royals]]
* 662 Squadron
* 3 Regiment
* [[Army Air Corps (United Kingdom)|Army Air Corps]]
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* [[War in Afghanistan (2001–2021)|War in Afghanistan]]
** [[Operation Herrick]]
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| awards = [[Operational Service Medal for Afghanistan]]
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{{British Royal Family}}

'''Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex''',{{#tag:ref|He was officially styled Prince Henry of Wales from birth until his marriage, but is known as Prince Harry. "Harry" is a diminutive form of "Henry".|group=fn|name=henry}} (Henry Charles Albert David; born 15 September 1984) is a member of the [[British royal family]]. As the younger son of [[King Charles&nbsp;III]] and [[Diana, Princess of Wales]], he is fifth in the [[line of succession to the British throne]].

Educated at [[Wetherby School]], [[Ludgrove School]], and [[Eton College]], Harry completed army officer training at the [[Royal Military Academy Sandhurst]]. He was commissioned as a [[Cornet (rank)#United Kingdom|cornet]] into the [[Blues and Royals]] and served temporarily with his elder brother, [[William, Prince of Wales|William]]. Harry was separately deployed on active duty to Afghanistan on two occasions; the first was in 2007–2008 for ten weeks in [[Helmand Province]]. The second was for twenty weeks in 2012–2013 with the [[Army Air Corps (United Kingdom)|Army Air Corps]].

Inspired by the [[Warrior Games]] in the United States, Harry launched the [[Invictus Games]] in 2014 as founding patron and now remains involved in a non-royal capacity. Two years later, alongside his brother William and sister-in-law [[Catherine, Princess of Wales|Catherine]], Harry jointly initiated the mental health awareness campaign "Heads Together".

In 2018 Harry was made [[Duke of Sussex]] prior to [[Wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle|his wedding]] to American actress [[Meghan Markle]]. They have two children: [[Prince Archie of Sussex|Archie]] and [[Princess Lilibet of Sussex|Lilibet]]. Harry and Meghan [[Megxit|stepped down as working royals]] in January 2020, moved to Meghan's native [[Southern California]], and launched [[Archewell Inc.]], a [[Beverly Hills]]-based mix of for-profit and [[Foundation (nonprofit)|not-for-profit]] business organisations. In March 2021, Harry sat for ''[[Oprah with Meghan and Harry]]'', a much-publicised American television interview with his wife and [[Oprah Winfrey]]. The couple filmed ''[[Harry & Meghan]]'', a [[Netflix]] docuseries, which was released in December 2022.

==Early life==
[[File:Stamp of Seychelles - 1985 - Colnect 537390 - Queen Mother with Prince Henry.jpeg|thumb|left|A 1985 Seychellois stamp depicting Harry with his great-grandmother [[Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother]] at his christening]]

Prince Harry was born in the Lindo Wing of [[St Mary's Hospital, London|St Mary's Hospital]] in [[Paddington]], London, on 15 September 1984 at 16:20 [[British Summer Time|BST]] as the second child of [[Charles, Prince of Wales]] (later King Charles&nbsp;III), and his first wife, [[Diana, Princess of Wales]], during the reign of his paternal grandmother [[Elizabeth&nbsp;II]].<ref name="ten16sep">{{cite news|title=Princess Di gives birth to boy|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=V19GAAAAIBAJ&pg=1677,1656508&dq=princess+diana&hl=en|access-date=31 May 2013|newspaper=The Evening News|date=16 September 1984|archive-date=19 March 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210319015343/https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=V19GAAAAIBAJ&pg=1677,1656508&dq=princess+diana&hl=en|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name=official>{{cite web|url=http://www.princehenryofwales.org/prince-harry/biography|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121103050106/http://www.princehenryofwales.org/prince-harry/biography|archive-date=3 November 2012|title=Prince Harry – Biography|website=Clarence House|access-date=5 May 2015}}</ref>{{#tag:ref|Rumours that Harry is the son of [[James Hewitt]], with whom his mother had an affair, have been denied by Hewitt.<ref name=bbchewitt>{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/2273498.stm|title=Hewitt denies Prince Harry link|work=BBC News|date=21 September 2002|access-date=28 December 2011|archive-date=15 February 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090215161416/http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/2273498.stm|url-status=live}}</ref> Hewitt said, "I must state once and for all that I'm not Harry's father. When I met Diana, he was already a toddler."<ref name=bbchewitt/> Diana's police bodyguard Ken Wharfe<ref name=bbchewitt/> and her butler [[Paul Burrell]]<ref>{{cite news|first=Shehab|last=Khan|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/princess-diana-former-lover-james-hewitt-heart-attack-stroke-fighting-for-life-a7735531.html|title=Princess Diana's former lover, James Hewitt, 'fighting for his life' after heart attack and stroke|work=The Independent|date=14 May 2017|access-date=27 October 2018|archive-date=28 October 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181028040644/https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/princess-diana-former-lover-james-hewitt-heart-attack-stroke-fighting-for-life-a7735531.html|url-status=live}}</ref> agreed that Hewitt and Diana did not meet until after Harry's birth.|group=fn}} He was christened Henry Charles Albert David on 21 December 1984 at [[St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle]], by [[Robert Runcie]], the then [[archbishop of Canterbury]].{{#tag:ref|Harry had six godparents: [[Prince Andrew]] (his paternal uncle); [[Lady Sarah Armstrong-Jones]] (his paternal first cousin once removed); Carolyn Bartholomew (née Pride); [[Bryan Organ]] (a British artist); Gerald Ward (a former officer in the Household Cavalry); and Celia, Lady Vestey (née Knight).<ref name="peo14jan">{{cite magazine|last=Smith|first=Terry|author2=Rosemary Thorpe-Tracey|title=A Windsor War|magazine=People|date=14 January 1985|volume=23|issue=2|url=http://www.people.com/people/archive/article/0,,20089686,00.html|access-date=6 June 2013|archive-date=15 October 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131015044619/http://www.people.com/people/archive/article/0,,20089686,00.html|url-status=live}}</ref>|group=fn|name=Baptism}} Growing up, he was referred to as "Harry" by family, friends, and the public, and was nicknamed "Harold" by his brother.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/royal-family/prince-harry-new-book-william-nicknames-spare-b2256519.html|title=Prince Harry's new book reveals brothers' childhood nicknames|work=The Independent|first=Joe|last=Sommerlad|date=5 January 2023|access-date=5 January 2023|archive-date=5 January 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230105125805/https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/royal-family/prince-harry-new-book-william-nicknames-spare-b2256519.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Harry and his elder brother, [[William, Prince of Wales|William]], were raised at [[Kensington Palace]] in London, and [[Highgrove House]] in Gloucestershire.<ref name="time 1988">{{cite magazine|url=http://www.time.com/time/daily/special/diana/readingroom/8191/4_25.html|title=Growing Up Royal|date=25 April 1988|magazine=Time|access-date=4 June 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050331004503/http://www.time.com/time/daily/special/diana/readingroom/8191/4_25.html|archive-date=31 March 2005}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine|last=Toneli|first=Lucia|title=You Could Be Prince Charles and Camilla's Neighbor for $10.1 Million|url=https://www.townandcountrymag.com/leisure/real-estate/a37824654/elmestree-house-estate-prince-charles-highgrove-neighbor-for-sale/|magazine=Town & Country|date=2 October 2021|access-date=28 October 2021|archive-date=28 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211028181344/https://www.townandcountrymag.com/leisure/real-estate/a37824654/elmestree-house-estate-prince-charles-highgrove-neighbor-for-sale/|url-status=live}}</ref> Diana wanted her sons to have a broader range of experiences and a better understanding of ordinary life than previous royal children. She took them to venues that ranged from [[Walt Disney World]] and [[McDonald's]] to AIDS clinics and homeless shelters.<ref name="PeopleBio">{{cite magazine|url=http://www.people.com/people/prince_harry/biography|title=Prince Harry|magazine=People|access-date=15 October 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080409003842/http://www.people.com/people/prince_harry/biography|archive-date=9 April 2008|url-status=live}}</ref> Harry began accompanying his parents on official visits at an early age; his first overseas tour was with his parents to Italy in 1985.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.princeofwales.gov.uk/personalprofiles/theprinceofwales/atwork/supportingthequeen/countriesvisited/index.html|title=The Prince of Wales – At Work – Countries Visited|website=Clarence House|access-date=15 October 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090202113324/http://www.princeofwales.gov.uk/personalprofiles/theprinceofwales/atwork/supportingthequeen/countriesvisited/index.html|archive-date=2 February 2009}}</ref> He also travelled with his family to Canada in 1991 and 1998.<ref>{{cite news|title=When princes Harry and William visited Canada with their parents|url=https://www.cbc.ca/archives/charles-diana-william-harry-visit-canada-ontario-1991-1.5316289|access-date=16 December 2020|work=CBC|archive-date=21 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201221163741/https://www.cbc.ca/archives/charles-diana-william-harry-visit-canada-ontario-1991-1.5316289|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title='What about Harry?' When 2 teenage princes and their dad visited Canada|url=https://www.cbc.ca/archives/what-about-harry-when-2-teenage-princes-and-their-dad-visited-canada-1.5424932|access-date=16 December 2020|work=CBC|archive-date=8 March 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210308175320/https://www.cbc.ca/archives/what-about-harry-when-2-teenage-princes-and-their-dad-visited-canada-1.5424932|url-status=live}}</ref>

Harry's parents divorced in 1996. [[Death of Diana, Princess of Wales|His mother died]] in a car crash in Paris the following year while he and William were staying with their father at [[Balmoral Castle]]. Their father informed them about their mother's death.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/programmes/conspiracy_files/6217366.stm|title=Timeline: How Diana Died|work=BBC News|date=30 August 1997|access-date=11 April 2008|archive-date=29 April 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200429233126/http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/programmes/conspiracy_files/6217366.stm|url-status=live}}</ref> At his [[Funeral of Diana, Princess of Wales|mother's funeral]], Harry, then aged 12, accompanied his father, brother, paternal grandfather [[Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh]], and maternal uncle [[Charles Spencer, 9th Earl Spencer]], in walking behind the funeral cortège from Kensington Palace to [[Westminster Abbey]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/onthisday/hi/dates/stories/september/6/newsid_2502000/2502307.stm|title=1997: Diana's funeral watched by millions|work=BBC News|date=6 September 1997|access-date=26 March 2009|archive-date=1 August 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170801021548/http://news.bbc.co.uk/onthisday/hi/dates/stories/september/6/newsid_2502000/2502307.stm|url-status=live}}</ref> Harry and his brother William inherited the "bulk" of the £12.9 million left by their mother on their respective 30th birthdays, a figure that had grown since her 1997 death to £10 million each in 2014.<ref name=BBCJan2020>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/explainers-51047186|title=Prince Harry and Meghan: Where do they get their money?|date=20 January 2020|work=BBC News|access-date=5 April 2020|archive-date=6 April 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200406150210/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/explainers-51047186|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name=Teleg14>{{cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/diana/11069069/What-will-Prince-Harry-and-Prince-William-inherit-from-Princess-Diana.html|title=What will Prince Harry and Prince William inherit from Princess Diana?|date=1 September 2014|work=The Telegraph|access-date=5 April 2020|url-access=subscription|archive-date=19 May 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200519155953/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/diana/11069069/What-will-Prince-Harry-and-Prince-William-inherit-from-Princess-Diana.html|url-status=live}}</ref> In 2014 Harry and William inherited their [[Wedding dress of Lady Diana Spencer|mother's wedding dress]] along with many of her other personal possessions, including dresses, diamond tiaras, jewels, letters, and paintings. The brothers also received the original lyrics and score of "[[Candle in the Wind 1997|Candle in the Wind]]", by [[Bernie Taupin]] and [[Elton John]], as performed by John at Diana's funeral.<ref name=Teleg14/> In 2002 ''[[The Times]]'' reported that Harry would also share with his brother a disbursement of £4.9 million from trust funds established by their great-grandmother, [[Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother]], on their respective 21st birthdays and would share a disbursement of £8 million upon their respective 40th birthdays.<ref name="TimesApr2002">{{cite news|title=Princes inherit as royal big spender leaves £60m|url=https://link.gale.com/apps/doc/IF0501489625/TTDA?u=wes_ttda&sid=TTDA|access-date=5 April 2020|author=Richard Ford|work=The Times|date=2 April 2002|page=8|archive-date=11 February 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240211131225/https://galeapps.gale.com/apps/auth?userGroupName=wes_ttda&sid=TTDA&origURL=https%3A%2F%2Fgo.gale.com%2Fps%2Fi.do%3Fp%3DTTDA%26u%3Dwes_ttda%26id%3DGALE%7CIF0501489625%26v%3D2.1%26it%3Dr%26sid%3DTTDA&prodId=TTDA|url-status=live}}</ref> It was reported that Harry would inherit the bulk of the money left by the Queen Mother for the two brothers, as William is set to ascend to the throne, which will bring him additional financial benefits.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.harpersbazaar.com/celebrity/latest/a22686998/prince-harry-prince-william-inheritance-queen-mother/|title=Prince Harry Inherited More Money Than Prince William from Their Great-Grandmother|magazine=Harper's Bazaar|first=Erica|last=Gonzales|date=9 August 2018|access-date=25 June 2022|archive-date=25 June 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220625054109/https://www.harpersbazaar.com/celebrity/latest/a22686998/prince-harry-prince-william-inheritance-queen-mother/|url-status=live}}</ref>

==Education==
Like his father and brother, Harry was educated at [[Private schools in the United Kingdom|private schools]]. He started at London's Jane Mynors' nursery school and the pre-preparatory [[Wetherby School]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Prince William in pictures|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/picturegalleries/royalty/8371264/Prince-William-in-pictures.html?image=4|access-date=23 July 2013|work=The Telegraph|date=18 March 2011|url-access=subscription|archive-date=30 October 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131030180932/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/picturegalleries/royalty/8371264/Prince-William-in-pictures.html?image=4|url-status=live}}</ref> Following this, he attended [[Ludgrove School]] in Berkshire. After passing entrance exams, he was admitted to [[Eton College]]. The decision to place Harry at Eton went against the past practice of the [[Mountbatten-Windsor]]s to send children to [[Gordonstoun]], which his grandfather, father, two uncles, and two cousins had attended. It did, however, see Harry follow in his elder brother's footsteps and the Spencer family's, as both his mother's father and her brother attended Eton.<ref name="PeopleBio" /> As was the case with his brother, the royal family and the tabloid press agreed Harry would be allowed to study free from intrusion in exchange for occasional photograph opportunities in what became known as the "pressure cooker agreement".<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-56326807|title=Harry and Meghan: What's the media's 'invisible contract' with British royalty|work=BBC News|first=Alex|last=Taylor|date=11 March 2021|access-date=31 May 2022|archive-date=24 April 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210424094759/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-56326807|url-status=live}}</ref>

In June 2003, Harry completed his education at Eton with two [[Advanced Level (UK)|A-Levels]],<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/education/4634031.stm|title=What is it like at Eton College?|date=4 July 2005|work=BBC News|access-date=11 October 2009|archive-date=26 April 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090426124436/http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/education/4634031.stm|url-status=live}}</ref> achieving a grade B in art and D in geography, having decided to drop history of art after AS level.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/education/3150649.stm|title=Prince Harry's A-level results|date=14 August 2003|work=BBC News|access-date=11 October 2009|archive-date=30 April 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080430165758/http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/education/3150649.stm|url-status=live}}</ref> He has been described as "a top tier athlete", having played competitive [[polo]] and [[rugby union]].<ref>{{cite news|title=A Royal Brush with the Olympics|url=http://www.bbcamerica.com/london-games/photos/a-royal-brush-with-the-olympics/#67|date=July–August 2012|work=BBC America|access-date=12 August 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131011185627/http://www.bbcamerica.com/london-games/photos/a-royal-brush-with-the-olympics/#67|archive-date=11 October 2013}}</ref> One of his former teachers, Sarah Forsyth, has asserted that he was a "weak student" and that staff at Eton conspired to help him cheat on examinations.<ref name="morgr1"/><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/1489700/Teacher-did-Prince-Harrys-exam-paintings.html|title='Teacher did Prince Harry's exam paintings'|work=The Telegraph|first=Richard|last=Alleyne|date=10 May 2005|access-date=19 October 2018|url-access=subscription|archive-date=20 October 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181020011748/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/1489700/Teacher-did-Prince-Harrys-exam-paintings.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Both Eton and Harry denied the claims.<ref name="morgr1"/><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/1473800/Prince-Harry-denies-exam-cheat-allegation.html|title=Prince Harry denies exam cheat allegation|work=The Telegraph|date=10 October 2004|access-date=19 October 2018|url-access=subscription|archive-date=20 October 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181020011733/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/1473800/Prince-Harry-denies-exam-cheat-allegation.html|url-status=live}}</ref> While a tribunal made no ruling on the cheating claim, it "accepted the prince had received help in preparing his A-level 'expressive' project, which he needed to pass to secure his place at Sandhurst."<ref name="morgr1">{{cite news|last=Morris|first=Steven|title=Prince Harry, a weak student who was helped to cheat in exam, says ex-teacher|url=https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2005/may/10/schools.alevels2004|access-date=21 April 2016|work=The Guardian|date=10 May 2005|archive-date=28 April 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160428143917/http://www.theguardian.com/uk/2005/may/10/schools.alevels2004|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Maley|first=Jacqueline|title=£45,000 damages for teacher who accused Prince Harry of cheating|url=https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2006/feb/14/schools.publicschools|access-date=21 April 2016|work=The Guardian|date=14 February 2006|archive-date=4 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304214758/http://www.theguardian.com/uk/2006/feb/14/schools.publicschools|url-status=live}}</ref> Harry also joined the [[Combined Cadet Force]] while studying at Eton and was made cadet officer in his final year, leading the corps' annual parade at the Eton tattoo.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2003/jun/13/schools.monarchy|title=Harry's hail and farewell to Eton|work=The Guardian|first=Angelique|last=Chrisafis|date=13 June 2003|access-date=30 August 2021|archive-date=31 August 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210831010519/https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2003/jun/13/schools.monarchy|url-status=live}}</ref>

After school, Harry took a [[gap year]], during which he spent time in Australia working as a [[jackaroo]] on a cattle station, and participating in the Young England vs Young Australia Polo Test match.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.smh.com.au/national/prince-harry-still-at-cattle-station-20030927-gdhh27.html|title=Prince Harry still at cattle station|work=The Sydney Morning Herald|date=27 September 2003|access-date=23 September 2021|archive-date=23 September 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210923213842/https://www.smh.com.au/national/prince-harry-still-at-cattle-station-20030927-gdhh27.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="POWInt">{{cite web|url=http://www.princeofwales.gov.uk/personalprofiles/princeharry/interests/|title=The Prince of Wales – Prince Harry – Interests|website=Clarence House|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080616074331/http://www.princeofwales.gov.uk/personalprofiles/princeharry/interests/|archive-date=16 June 2008|access-date=15 October 2008}}</ref> He also travelled to Lesotho, where he worked with orphaned children and produced the documentary film ''The Forgotten Kingdom: Prince Harry in Lesotho''.<ref name="The Forgotten Kingdom">{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/3627484.stm|title=Prince Harry makes Aids docu-film|work=BBC News|date=4 September 2004|access-date=2 January 2023|archive-date=2 January 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230102215257/http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/3627484.stm|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://people.com/celebrity/prince-harry-makes-african-tv-documentary/|title=Prince Harry Makes African TV Documentary|magazine=People|first1=Simon|last1=Perry|first2=Stephen M.|last2=Silverman|date=7 September 2004|access-date=14 July 2021|archive-date=15 July 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210715025152/https://people.com/celebrity/prince-harry-makes-african-tv-documentary/|url-status=live}}</ref>

==Military career==

===Sandhurst; Blues and Royals; deployment to Afghanistan===
[[File:Royal Military Academy Sandhurst inspection of new Colours, June 2005.jpg|thumb|upright=1.3|Officer Cadet Wales ''(standing next to the horse)'' on parade at [[Royal Military Academy Sandhurst|Sandhurst]], 21 June 2005]]
Harry passed the [[Regular Commissions Board]] (RCB) in September 2004 and entered the [[Royal Military Academy Sandhurst]] on 8 May 2005, where he was known as Officer Cadet Wales, and joined [[Royal Military Academy Sandhurst#Organisation|Alamein Company]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.royal.uk/prince-harry-has-passed-his-regular-commissions-board-rcb|title=Prince Harry has passed his Regular Commissions Board (RCB)|website=The Royal Family|date=24 September 2004|access-date=11 January 2023|last=Fisher|first=Connie|archive-date=11 January 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230111174109/https://www.royal.uk/prince-harry-has-passed-his-regular-commissions-board-rcb|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Harry begins Sandhurst training|work=BBC News|date=8 May 2005|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/4526077.stm|access-date=16 October 2008|archive-date=15 January 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090115070107/http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/4526077.stm|url-status=live}}</ref> His entry into the academy had to be delayed for 4 months as he recovered from an injury to his left knee.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.royal.uk/prince-harrys-entry-sandhurst-update|title=Prince Harry's entry into Sandhurst – an update|website=The Royal Family|date=30 November 2004|access-date=7 June 2023|archive-date=8 June 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230608021727/https://www.royal.uk/prince-harrys-entry-sandhurst-update|url-status=live}}</ref> In April 2006, Harry completed his officer training and was commissioned as a [[Cornet (military rank)|Cornet]] ([[second lieutenant]]) in the [[Blues and Royals]], a regiment of the [[Household Cavalry]] in the British Army. On 13 April 2008, when he reached two years' seniority, Harry was promoted to [[Lieutenant (British Army and Royal Marines)|lieutenant]].<ref name="LG 15 April 2008">{{London Gazette|issue=58667|date=15 April 2008|page=5736|supp=y}}</ref>

In 2006 it was announced that Harry's unit was scheduled to be deployed in Iraq the following year. A public debate ensued as to whether he should serve there. In April 2006, the [[Ministry of Defence (United Kingdom)|Ministry of Defence]] announced that Harry would be shielded from the front line if his unit was sent to war, with a spokeswoman stating that he was expected to "undertake the fullest range of deployments", but his role needed to be monitored as "his overt presence might attract additional attention" that would put him or those he commanded at risk.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna12458725|title=U.K.'s Prince Harry may be kept from frontlines|work=NBC News|date=24 April 2006|access-date=16 March 2022|archive-date=17 March 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220317004404/https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna12458725|url-status=live}}</ref> Defence Secretary [[John Reid, Baron Reid of Cardowan|John Reid]] said that he should be allowed to serve on the front line of battle zones. Harry agreed saying, "If they said 'no, you can't go front line' then I wouldn't drag my sorry ass through Sandhurst and I wouldn't be where I am now."<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/4938978.stm|title=Reid defends Harry in service row|work=BBC News|access-date=30 January 2017|archive-date=19 December 2006|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061219015123/http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/4938978.stm|url-status=live}}</ref> Harry completed the Troop Leaders' Course in October 2006 and rejoined his regiment in Windsor, where he was put in charge of a troop of 11 soldiers and four Scimitar reconnaissance vehicles.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.royal.uk/prince-harrys-military-career|title=Prince Harry's Military Career|work=The Royal Family|date=26 February 2016|access-date=11 January 2023|last=Goodey|first=Emma|archive-date=11 January 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230111083838/https://www.royal.uk/prince-harrys-military-career|url-status=live}}</ref> The Ministry of Defence and [[Clarence House]] made a joint announcement on 22 February 2007 that Harry would be deployed with his regiment to Iraq, as part of the [[1st Mechanized Brigade (United Kingdom)|1st Mechanised Brigade]] of the [[3rd Mechanised Division (United Kingdom)|3rd Mechanised Division]]{{spaced en dash}}a move supported by Harry, who had stated that he would leave the army if he was told to remain in safety while his regiment went to war.<ref>{{cite news|last=Witchell|first=Nicholas|title=Harry Iraq deployment no surprise|work=BBC News|date=22 February 2007|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/6385169.stm|access-date=14 October 2008|archive-date=15 January 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090115093652/http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/6385169.stm|url-status=live}}</ref>

The head of the British army at the time, General [[Sir Richard Dannatt]], said on 30 April 2007 that he had personally decided that Harry would serve with his unit in Iraq as a troop commander,<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna18399400|title=British army chief: Prince Harry to Iraq|date=30 April 2007|work=NBC News|agency=[[Associated Press]]|access-date=25 August 2012|archive-date=14 October 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131014015203/http://www.nbcnews.com/id/18399400/ns/world_news-europe/t/british-army-chief-prince-harry-iraq/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.cnn.com/2007/WORLD/europe/05/16/iraq.harry/|title=Prince Harry will not go to Iraq|work=CNN|date=17 May 2007|access-date=14 November 2021|archive-date=14 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211114183320/http://www.cnn.com/2007/WORLD/europe/05/16/iraq.harry/|url-status=live}}</ref> and Harry was scheduled for deployment in May or June 2007 to patrol the [[Maysan Governorate]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/uk/article1712044.ece|last=Hilder|first=James|title=A 'Wild West' in the east where militias learn their deadly trade|work=The Times|date=27 April 2007|access-date=14 October 2008|archive-date=3 December 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081203112446/http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/uk/article1712044.ece|url-status=dead}}</ref> By 16 May, however, Dannatt announced that Harry would not serve in Iraq;<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.cnn.com/2007/WORLD/europe/05/16/iraq.harry/index.html|title=Prince Harry will not go to Iraq|work=CNN|date=17 May 2007|access-date=14 October 2008|archive-date=9 October 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191009120152/http://www.cnn.com/2007/WORLD/europe/05/16/iraq.harry/index.html|url-status=live}}</ref> concerns included Harry being a high-value target (as several threats by various groups had already been made against him) and the dangers the soldiers around him would face should any attempt be made on his life or if he were captured. Clarence House made public Harry's disappointment with the decision, though he said he would abide by it.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.princeofwales.gov.uk/newsandgallery/news/prince_harry_deployment_update_1590048916.html|title=Prince Harry deployment update|website=Clarence House|date=16 May 2007|access-date=14 October 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080928075444/http://www.princeofwales.gov.uk/newsandgallery/news/prince_harry_deployment_update_1590048916.html|archive-date=28 September 2008}}</ref>

In the summer of 2007 Harry was trained as a [[joint terminal attack controller]] at [[RAF Leeming]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2008/feb/28/military.afghanistan1|title=Harry's war|work=The Guardian|date=28 February 2008|access-date=18 March 2023|archive-date=18 March 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230318155212/https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2008/feb/28/military.afghanistan1|url-status=live}}</ref> 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]]. It was said that this was in preparation for a [[tour of duty]] in Afghanistan, where Canadian and British forces were participating in the [[NATO]]-led [[War in Afghanistan (2001–2021)|Afghan War]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.ctvnews.ca/prince-harry-may-be-training-in-alberta-reports-1.243509|title=Prince Harry may be training in Alberta: reports|work=CTV|date=2 June 2007|access-date=14 October 2008|archive-date=11 October 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121011200545/http://www.ctvnews.ca/prince-harry-may-be-training-in-alberta-reports-1.243509|url-status=live}}</ref> This was confirmed in February of the following year when the British Ministry of Defence revealed that Harry had been secretly deployed as a joint terminal attack controller to [[Helmand Province]] in Afghanistan for the previous ten weeks.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/7269743.stm|title=Prince Harry on Afghan front line|work=BBC News|date=28 February 2008|access-date=14 October 2008|archive-date=15 January 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090115130847/http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/7269743.stm|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna23391374|title=Prince Harry on front line in Afghanistan|work=NBC News|date=28 February 2008|access-date=28 February 2008|archive-date=12 October 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131012033523/http://www.nbcnews.com/id/23391374/|url-status=live}}</ref> The revelation came after the media{{spaced en dash}}notably, German newspaper ''[[Bild]]'' and Australian magazine ''[[New Idea]]''<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/1580111/How-the-Prince-Harry-blackout-was-broken.html|last=Gammell|first=Caroline|title=How the Prince Harry blackout was broken|work=The Telegraph|date=28 February 2008|access-date=12 January 2016|url-access=subscription|archive-date=6 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160306141240/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/1580111/How-the-Prince-Harry-blackout-was-broken.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://au.lifestyle.yahoo.com/b/new-idea/8771/prince-harry-goes-to-war-in-afghanistan|title=Prince Harry Biography – New Idea|work=Yahoo!|access-date=14 October 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080304115059/http://au.lifestyle.yahoo.com/b/new-idea/8771/prince-harry-goes-to-war-in-afghanistan|archive-date=4 March 2008}}</ref>{{spaced en dash}}breached the blackout placed over the information by the Canadian and British authorities.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2008/feb/28/military.afghanistan|last=Audrey|first=Gillian|author2=Tran, Mark|author3=Walker Peter|title=Harry secretly serving in Afghanistan|date=28 February 2008|work=The Guardian|access-date=26 March 2010|archive-date=1 September 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130901175557/http://www.theguardian.com/uk/2008/feb/28/military.afghanistan|url-status=live}}</ref> He was immediately pulled out due to the fear that the media coverage would put his security and the security of fellow soldiers at risk.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2008/feb/29/afghanistan.monarchy|title=Prince Harry to be recalled from Afghanistan|work=The Guardian|date=29 February 2008|access-date=8 January 2022|archive-date=8 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220108202047/https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2008/feb/29/afghanistan.monarchy|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-britain-harry/prince-harry-back-from-afghan-frontline-idUSL0166847020080301|title=Prince Harry back from Afghan frontline|work=Reuters|first=Paul|last=Majendie|date=1 March 2008|access-date=8 January 2022|archive-date=8 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220108225300/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-britain-harry/prince-harry-back-from-afghan-frontline-idUSL0166847020080301|url-status=live}}</ref> It was later reported that Harry helped [[Brigade of Gurkhas|Gurkha]] troops repel an attack from [[Taliban]] insurgents,<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/1580113/Prince-Harry-in-Taliban-gun-battle.html|title=Prince Harry in Taliban gun battle|work=The Telegraph|date=28 February 2008|access-date=12 January 2016|url-access=subscription|archive-date=6 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160306141243/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/1580113/Prince-Harry-in-Taliban-gun-battle.html|url-status=live}}</ref> and performed patrol duty in hostile areas while in Afghanistan.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/1580118/On-patrol-with-Prince-Harry.html|title=On patrol with Prince Harry|work=The Telegraph|date=28 February 2008|access-date=12 January 2016|url-access=subscription|archive-date=4 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304051143/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/1580118/On-patrol-with-Prince-Harry.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite book|last=Nicholl |first=Katie |title=William and Harry|url=https://archive.org/details/isbn_9781602861404 |url-access=registration|publisher=Weinstein Books|year=2010|pages=[https://archive.org/details/isbn_9781602861404/page/242 242]–243 |isbn=978-1-60286-140-4}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Winn|first=Patrick|title=F-15 pilots recall airstrike directed by Prince Harry|url=http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/news/world/2008-03-15-prince-airstrikes_N.htm|work=USA Today |date=15 March 2008 |access-date=5 November 2016|archive-date=4 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304100035/http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/news/world/2008-03-15-prince-airstrikes_N.htm|url-status=live}}</ref>

Harry's tour made him the first member of the [[British royal family]] to serve in a war zone since his uncle [[Prince Andrew]], who flew helicopters during the [[Falklands War]]. For Harry's service, his aunt [[Princess Anne]] presented him with an [[Operational Service Medal for Afghanistan]] at the [[Combermere Barracks]] in May 2008.<ref name="PeopleMedal">{{Cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/theroyalfamily/1929243/Prince-Harry-receives-Afghan-medal.html|title=Prince Harry receives Afghan medal|last=Pierce|first=Andrew|date=5 May 2008|access-date=21 December 2023|work=The Telegraph|url-access=subscription|archive-date=20 May 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180520040044/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/theroyalfamily/1929243/Prince-Harry-receives-Afghan-medal.html|url-status=live}}</ref>

===Army Air Corps and second deployment to Afghanistan===
In October 2008, it was announced that Harry would follow his brother, father and uncle in learning to fly military helicopters.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/7692010.stm|title=Prince Harry aims to become pilot|date=27 October 2008|access-date=27 October 2008|work=BBC News|location=London|archive-date=31 October 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081031001847/http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/7692010.stm|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.mod.uk/DefenceInternet/DefenceNews/PeopleInDefence/PrinceHarryVolunteersForArmyHelicopterPilotSelection.htm|title=Prince Harry volunteers for Army helicopter pilot selection|publisher=[[Ministry of Defence (United Kingdom)|Ministry of Defence]]|date=27 October 2008|access-date=29 June 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081101102100/http://www.mod.uk/DefenceInternet/DefenceNews/PeopleInDefence/PrinceHarryVolunteersForArmyHelicopterPilotSelection.htm|archive-date=1 November 2008}}</ref> Harry attended the [[Defence Helicopter Flying School]] at [[RAF Shawbury]], where he joined his brother.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/shropshire/content/image_galleries/prince_william_harry_shawbury_gallery.shtml?6|title=Princes enjoy RAF Shawbury|work=BBC News|date=June 2009|access-date=24 June 2012|archive-date=13 February 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100213211419/http://www.bbc.co.uk/shropshire/content/image_galleries/prince_william_harry_shawbury_gallery.shtml?6|url-status=live}}</ref> He initially failed his pilot's theory test in February 2009.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/news-archive/print/prince-harry-flies-plane-despite-failing-pilot-test/lite/|title=Prince Harry flies plane despite failing pilot test|work=The Indian Express|date=18 February 2009|access-date=13 May 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240513181620/https://indianexpress.com/article/news-archive/print/prince-harry-flies-plane-despite-failing-pilot-test/lite/|archive-date=13 May 2024|url-status=live}}</ref> Prince Charles presented him with his flying [[Aircrew brevet|brevet]] (wings) on 7 May 2010 at a ceremony at the Army Air Corps Base (AAC), [[Middle Wallop]].<ref name="The Daily Telegraph">{{Cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/politics/defence/7691736/Prince-Harry-awarded-provisional-wings-by-Prince-of-Wales.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100510005803/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/politics/defence/7691736/Prince-Harry-awarded-provisional-wings-by-Prince-of-Wales.html|archive-date=10 May 2010|title=Prince Harry awarded provisional flying wings by Prince of Wales|work=The Daily Telegraph|location=London|date=7 May 2010|access-date=7 May 2010|url-access=subscription}}</ref> Harry was awarded his Apache Flying Badge on 14 April 2011.<ref>{{cite news |author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.--> |title=Prince Harry Fast Facts |url=http://www.cnn.com/2013/02/08/world/europe/prince-harry-fast-facts/ |work=CNN |date=14 September 2014 |access-date=4 January 2015 |archive-date=28 July 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150728151454/http://www.cnn.com/2013/02/08/world/europe/prince-harry-fast-facts/ |url-status=live }}<br/>{{cite book|author=James McConnachie|title=The Rough Guide to the Royals|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=9MMJ8X5dPHQC&pg=PT55|date=5 April 2012|publisher=Rough Guides|isbn=978-1-4093-6010-0|page=55}}</ref> On 16 April 2011, it was announced that Harry had been promoted to [[Captain (British Army and Royal Marines)|captain]].<ref name="captain">{{cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/prince-harry/8455766/Prince-Harry-promoted-to-captain-in-Army.html|title=Prince Harry promoted to captain in Army|work=The Daily Telegraph|location=UK|date=17 April 2011|access-date=17 April 2011|first=Roya|last=Nikkhah|url-access=subscription|archive-date=20 December 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191220161324/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/prince-harry/8455766/Prince-Harry-promoted-to-captain-in-Army.html|url-status=live}}</ref> In June 2011, Clarence House announced that Harry would be available for deployment in current operations in Afghanistan as an Apache helicopter pilot. The final decision rested with the Ministry of Defence's senior commanders, including principally the [[Chief of the Defence Staff (United Kingdom)|Chief of the Defence Staff]] in consultation with the wishes of Harry, the Prince of Wales, and the Queen.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/prince-harry/8578644/Prince-Harry-to-return-to-Afghanistan.html|title=Prince Harry to return to Afghanistan|work=The Daily Telegraph|location=UK|date=16 June 2011|access-date=16 June 2011|first=Nick|last=Collins|url-access=subscription|archive-date=14 June 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180614024632/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/prince-harry/8578644/Prince-Harry-to-return-to-Afghanistan.html|url-status=live}}</ref> In October, he was transferred to a US military base in California to complete his helicopter gunship training.<ref>{{cite news |last=Grieco |first=Sarah |date=13 October 2011 |title=Prince Harry Arrives in El Centro |url=https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/Prince-Harry-california-el-centro-131339578.html |work=KNSD |location=San Diego |access-date=23 February 2019 |archive-date=24 February 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190224001713/https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/Prince-Harry-california-el-centro-131339578.html |url-status=live }}</ref> This final phase included live-fire training and "environmental and judgment training" at naval and air force facilities in California and Arizona.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.cnn.com/2011/10/07/us/california-prince-harry/index.html?hpt=ieu_mid|title=Prince Harry arrives at U.S. base for live-fire helicopter training|date=7 October 2011|first=Michael|last=Martinez|work=CNN|access-date=10 October 2011|archive-date=7 October 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131007095430/http://www.cnn.com/2011/10/07/us/california-prince-harry/index.html?hpt=ieu_mid|url-status=live}}</ref> In the same month, it was reported that Harry was top of his class in extensive training undertaken at the [[Naval Air Facility El Centro|Naval Air Facility]], [[El Centro, California]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/prince-harry/8835630/Prince-Harry-top-of-class-in-US-helicopter-training.html|title=Prince Harry 'top of class' in US helicopter training|work=The Daily Telegraph|location=UK|date=19 October 2011|access-date=24 October 2011|url-access=subscription|archive-date=24 October 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111024053642/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/prince-harry/8835630/Prince-Harry-top-of-class-in-US-helicopter-training.html|url-status=live}}</ref> While training in Southern California, he spent time in San Diego.<ref>{{cite news |last=Guerin |first=Michelle |date=10 October 2011 |title=Prince Harry parties at San Diego clubs |url=https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sdut-prince-harry-spotted-san-diego-clubs-2011oct10-story.html |work=San Diego Union-Tribune |access-date=23 February 2019 |archive-date=24 February 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190224062324/https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sdut-prince-harry-spotted-san-diego-clubs-2011oct10-story.html |url-status=live }}<br/>{{cite news |last=Kelly |first=Cara |date=11 October 2011 |title=Prince Harry parties at San Diego night club |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/royal-wedding-watch/post/prince-harry-parties-at-san-diego-night-club/2011/10/11/gIQAuDTicL_blog.html?noredirect=on |newspaper=[[The Washington Post]] |access-date=23 February 2019 |url-access=subscription }}<br/>{{cite news |last=Stickney |first=R |date=13 October 2011 |title=Prince Harry Parties at a Gaslamp Club |url=https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/Prince-Harry-Gaslamp-Club-San-Diego--131448933.html |work=KNSD |location=San Diego |access-date=23 February 2019 |archive-date=24 February 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190224001942/https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/Prince-Harry-Gaslamp-Club-San-Diego--131448933.html |url-status=live }}<br/>{{cite magazine |last=Meanley |first=Erin |date=21 November 2011 |title=Prince Harry Tracker |url=https://www.sandiegomagazine.com/San-Diego-Magazine/December-2011/Prince-Harry-Tracker/ |magazine=San Diego Magazine |publisher=SDM, LLC |access-date=23 February 2019 |archive-date=24 February 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190224002131/https://www.sandiegomagazine.com/San-Diego-Magazine/December-2011/Prince-Harry-Tracker/ |url-status=live }}<br/>{{cite news |last=Rainey |first=Sarah |date=22 October 2011 |title=Prince Harry 'dating Californian cocktail waitress' |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/8842702/Prince-Harry-dating-Californian-cocktail-waitress.html |work=The Daily Telegraph |location=United Kingdom |access-date=23 February 2019 |url-access=subscription |archive-date=24 February 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190224002016/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/8842702/Prince-Harry-dating-Californian-cocktail-waitress.html |url-status=live }}</ref> In November 2011, Harry returned to England. He went to [[Wattisham Airfield]] in Suffolk, in the east of England, to complete his training to fly Apache helicopters.<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://edition.cnn.com/2011/11/29/world/europe/uk-harry-return/index.html?hpt=hp_t3 |title=Prince Harry returns to England after U.S. training |last=Foster |first=Max |date=29 November 2011 |access-date=28 December 2011 |work=CNN |archive-date=19 June 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170619225907/http://edition.cnn.com/2011/11/29/world/europe/uk-harry-return/index.html?hpt=hp_t3 |url-status=live }}</ref>

On 7 September 2012, Harry arrived at [[Camp Bastion]] in southern Afghanistan as part of the 100-strong [[Army Air Corps (United Kingdom)#Command and units|662 Squadron, 3 Regiment, Army Air Corps]],<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-19516079|title=Prince Harry deployed to Afghanistan|work=BBC News|date=7 September 2012|access-date=7 September 2012|archive-date=22 June 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180622142200/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-19516079|url-status=live}}</ref> to begin a four-month combat tour as a co-pilot and gunner for an Apache helicopter.<ref>{{cite news|title=Prince Harry in Afghanistan flying Apache copters|url=https://news.yahoo.com/prince-harry-afghanistan-flying-apache-copters-101247919.html|agency=Associated Press|work=Yahoo! News|access-date=7 September 2012|archive-date=10 September 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120910010055/http://news.yahoo.com/prince-harry-afghanistan-flying-apache-copters-101247919.html|url-status=live}}</ref> On 10 September, within days of arriving in Afghanistan, it was reported that the Taliban had threatened his life.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-afghanistan-britain-prince-idUSBRE8890IN20120910 |title=Afghan Taliban threaten to kidnap and kill Prince Harry |last=<!--Staff writer, no attribution--> |date=10 September 2012 |work=Reuters |access-date=21 August 2018 |archive-date=22 August 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180822045919/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-afghanistan-britain-prince-idUSBRE8890IN20120910 |url-status=live }}</ref> On 18 September 2012, it was reported that Harry had been moved to a safe location after an attack by the Taliban on Camp Bastion that killed two US marines.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-19631596|title=Prince Harry under guard during Taliban attack on base|work=BBC News|date=18 September 2012|access-date=16 March 2022|archive-date=17 March 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220317005654/https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-19631596|url-status=live}}</ref> Defence Secretary [[Philip Hammond]] stated that "additional security arrangements" were put in place, for Harry could be a potential target, but added that he would face "the same risk as any other Apache pilot" while in combat.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.smh.com.au/world/prince-harry-shielded-from-attack-20120918-264m0.html|title=Prince Harry shielded from attack|work=The Sydney Morning Herald|date=19 September 2012|access-date=16 March 2022|archive-date=17 March 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220317005744/https://www.smh.com.au/world/prince-harry-shielded-from-attack-20120918-264m0.html|url-status=live}}</ref> In files obtained on the incident, Major General [[Gregg A. Sturdevant]] was quoted as saying "The night of the attack, he slept through the entire thing. We didn't do anything special for him. He came and went, and you never would have known he was there" and "the only thing special we did for him was we had a place identified as a safe house in case the base came under attack."<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/prince-harry-slept-through-entire-camp-bastion-attack-8859904.html|title=Prince Harry 'slept through entire Camp Bastion attack'|work=The Independent|first=Jonathan|last=Owen|date=4 October 2013|access-date=21 March 2023|archive-date=21 March 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230321070817/https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/prince-harry-slept-through-entire-camp-bastion-attack-8859904.html|url-status=live}}</ref> On 21 January 2013, it was announced that Harry was returning from a 20-week deployment in Afghanistan.<ref>{{cite news|title=UK's Prince Harry returns from Afghanistan|url=http://bigstory.ap.org/article/uks-prince-harry-returns-afghanistan|agency=Associated Press|access-date=21 January 2013|archive-date=12 April 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130412153809/http://bigstory.ap.org/article/uks-prince-harry-returns-afghanistan}}</ref> On 8 July 2013, the Ministry of Defence announced that Harry had successfully qualified as an Apache aircraft commander.<ref>{{cite web|title=Prince Harry, known in the British Army as Captain Harry Wales, has qualified as an Apache aircraft commander|url=https://www.gov.uk/government/news/prince-harry-qualifies-as-apache-commander|work=UK Government|access-date=23 July 2013|date=8 July 2013|archive-date=24 July 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190724044909/https://www.gov.uk/government/news/prince-harry-qualifies-as-apache-commander|url-status=live}}</ref> Harry compared operating the Apache's weapons systems in Afghanistan to playing video games.<ref name="Guardian-TJan13">{{cite news |date=22 January 2013 |title=Taliban retaliate after Prince Harry compares fighting to a video game |url=http://www.theguardian.com/uk/2013/jan/22/afghanistan-taliban-response-prince-harry |access-date=18 September 2022 |website=The Guardian |archive-date=22 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220922033308/https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2013/jan/22/afghanistan-taliban-response-prince-harry |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/prince-harry/9818460/Prince-Harry-driving-wedge-between-forces-and-Afghan-locals.html|title=Prince Harry 'driving wedge between forces and Afghan locals'|work=The Daily Telegraph|date=22 January 2013|accessdate=7 December 2023|first=Rob|last=Crilly|url-access=subscription|archive-date=20 May 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180520092559/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/prince-harry/9818460/Prince-Harry-driving-wedge-between-forces-and-Afghan-locals.html|url-status=live}}</ref>

Harry later revealed in his 2023 memoir ''[[Spare (memoir)|Spare]]'' that he flew on six missions that resulted in him killing 25 Taliban members, writing that he felt he was trained to not view them as "people" but instead as "chess pieces" that had been taken off the board. He added that "It's not a number that gave me any satisfaction. But neither was it a number that made me feel ashamed."<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/prince-harry-spare-royal-afghanistan-b2256702.html|title=Prince Harry says he killed 25 people in Afghanistan during tour of duty|work=The Independent|first=Jane|last=Dalton|date=5 January 2023|access-date=5 January 2023|archive-date=5 January 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230105151521/https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/prince-harry-spare-royal-afghanistan-b2256702.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Following the publishing of Harry's claims, [[Pen Farthing]], a British former [[Royal Marines]] commando and founder of the [[Nowzad Dogs]] charity, was evacuated from Kabul on 6 January 2023 to avoid "potential reprisal attacks on ex-forces people".<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/royal-family/pen-farthing-kabul-evacuation-prince-harry-b2258013.html|title=Pen Farthing 'evacuated from Kabul' over fears Prince Harry confessions could invite 'reprisal attacks'|work=The Independent|first=Emily|last=Atkinson|date=7 January 2023|access-date=7 January 2023|archive-date=8 January 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230108002814/https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/royal-family/pen-farthing-kabul-evacuation-prince-harry-b2258013.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.lbc.co.uk/news/pen-farthing-prince-harry-book-badly-judged-taliban-spare/|title=Pen Farthing slams Prince Harry book as "badly judged" as he claims he must now leave Kabul for fear of reprisals|work=LBC|first=Adam|last=Solomons|date=7 January 2023|access-date=7 January 2023|archive-date=7 January 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230107192656/https://www.lbc.co.uk/news/pen-farthing-prince-harry-book-badly-judged-taliban-spare/|url-status=live}}</ref> Harry's revelations prompted backlash from both Taliban members and British politicians and military figures.<ref>{{multiref|{{cite news|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/prince-harry-spare-afghanistan-book-b2256980.html|title='How stupid can you be?' Harry accused of putting family in danger after claiming 25 kills in Afghanistan|work=The Independent|first=Jane|last=Dalton|date=5 January 2023|access-date=5 January 2023|archive-date=6 January 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230106003328/https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/prince-harry-spare-afghanistan-book-b2256980.html|url-status=live}};|{{cite news|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/prince-harry-afghanistan-taliban-spare-b2257369.html|title=Taliban taunts 'big mouth loser' Prince Harry after he claims 25 kills in Afghanistan|work=The Independent|first=Eleanor|last=Noyce|date=6 January 2023|access-date=6 January 2023|archive-date=6 January 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230106142358/https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/prince-harry-afghanistan-taliban-spare-b2257369.html|url-status=live}};|{{cite news|url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/1/6/taliban-decries-prince-harry-over-comment-on-afghan-killings|title=Taliban leader accuses Prince Harry of killing innocent Afghans|work=Al Jazeera|date=6 January 2023|access-date=6 January 2023|archive-date=6 January 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230106180253/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/1/6/taliban-decries-prince-harry-over-comment-on-afghan-killings|url-status=live}};|{{cite news|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/royal-family/prince-harry-afghanistan-kills-spare-b2257285.html|title=Prince Harry has 'turned against military family' by revealing Afghanistan kills, ex-colonel says|work=The Independent|first=Rebecca|last=Speare-Cole|date=6 January 2023|access-date=6 January 2023|archive-date=6 January 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230106120809/https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/royal-family/prince-harry-afghanistan-kills-spare-b2257285.html|url-status=live}};|{{cite news|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/taliban-lord-royal-navy-admiral-islamic-state-b2258031.html|title=Harry accused of making Invictus Games a terrorist target with Taliban claims|work=The Independent|first=Alana|last=Calvert|date=8 January 2022|access-date=8 January 2022|archive-date=8 January 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230108025428/https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/taliban-lord-royal-navy-admiral-islamic-state-b2258031.html|url-status=live}};|{{cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2023/01/06/prince-harry-accused-putting-serving-soldiers-danger-revealing/|title=Prince Harry accused of 'betraying the military' and endangering serving soldiers after claiming to have killed 25 Taliban fighters|work=The Daily Telegraph|first=Danielle|last=Sheridan|date=6 January 2023|access-date=6 January 2023|url-access=subscription|archive-date=6 January 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230106202456/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2023/01/06/prince-harry-accused-putting-serving-soldiers-danger-revealing/|url-status=live}}}}</ref>

===HQ London District and Invictus Games===
[[File:Prince Harry talks to an injured soldier.jpg|thumb|upright|Harry (left) talking to an injured soldier at the [[Walter Reed National Military Medical Center]], Bethesda, Maryland, US; 15 May 2013]]
On 17 January 2014, the Ministry of Defence announced that Harry had completed his attachment to 3 Regiment Army Air Corps, and would take up a staff officer role, [[Staff (military)#British Army staff|SO3]] (Defence Engagement) in HQ London District. His responsibilities would include helping to coordinate significant projects and commemorative events involving the Army in London. He was based at [[Horse Guards (building)|Horse Guards]] in central London.<ref name="British Government">{{cite web|title=Prince Harry ends his attachment to Army Air Corps.|url=https://www.gov.uk/government/news/prince-harry-ends-his-attachment-to-army-air-corps|work=UK Government|access-date=27 January 2014|date=17 January 2014|archive-date=1 February 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140201184305/https://www.gov.uk/government/news/prince-harry-ends-his-attachment-to-army-air-corps|url-status=live}}</ref>

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.<ref>{{cite news|title=Prince Harry launches Paralympic-style games for soldiers|work=BBC News|date=6 March 2014|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-26467714|access-date=7 January 2018|archive-date=6 December 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171206090813/http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-26467714|url-status=live}}</ref> Harry met British hopefuls for the Invictus Games at [[Tedworth House]] in Wiltshire for the start of the selection process on 29 April 2014.<ref>{{cite web|title=Prince Harry visits Tedworth House for Invictus Games trials|url=https://www.princeofwales.gov.uk/news-and-diary/prince-harry-visits-tedworth-house-invictus-games-trials|work=Clarence House|access-date=7 January 2018|archive-date=7 January 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180107174912/https://www.princeofwales.gov.uk/news-and-diary/prince-harry-visits-tedworth-house-invictus-games-trials|url-status=live}}</ref> On 15 May 2014, Harry attended a ticket sale launch for Invictus Games at BT Tower, from where he tweeted on the Invictus Games' official Twitter account as the president of the Games.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/prince-harry/10833005/Prince-Harry-sends-his-first-tweet-slowly.html |title=Prince Harry sends his first tweet – slowly |last=Rayner |first=Gordon |date=15 May 2014 |work=The Daily Telegraph |url-access=subscription |access-date=5 April 2018 |archive-date=18 May 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180518061414/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/prince-harry/10833005/Prince-Harry-sends-his-first-tweet-slowly.html |url-status=live }}</ref> To promote the Games, he was interviewed by [[BBC Radio 2]]'s [[Chris Evans (presenter)|Chris Evans]] along with two Invictus Games hopefuls. He said: "[The Invictus Games] is basically my full-time job at the moment, making sure that we pull this off." The show aired on 31 July 2014.<ref>{{cite news|title=Prince Harry: Organising Invictus Games 'a real struggle'|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-28579434|work=BBC News|date=31 July 2014|access-date=21 December 2023|archive-date=16 June 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180616001749/https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-28579434|url-status=live}}</ref> Harry later wrote an article in ''[[The Sunday Times]]'' about his experiences in Afghanistan: how they had inspired him to help injured personnel and how, after the trip to the [[Warrior Games]], he had vowed to create the Invictus Games.<ref>{{cite news|title=Bloody but unbowed – and rebuilt by sport|url=http://www.thesundaytimes.co.uk/sto/newsreview/features/article1444594.ece|date=10 August 2014|access-date=21 December 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140814170322/http://www.thesundaytimes.co.uk/sto/newsreview/features/article1444594.ece|archive-date=14 August 2014|work=The Sunday Times|url-access=subscription}}</ref> Harry and officials attended the British Armed Forces Team announcement for Invictus Games at Potters Field Park in August 2014.<ref>{{cite news|title=Prince Harry urges British team to 'beat everybody else' in Invictus Games|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/prince-harry/11031389/Prince-Harry-urges-British-team-to-beat-everybody-else-in-Invictus-Games.html|work=The Daily Telegraph|first=Gordon|last=Rayner|date=13 August 2014|access-date=21 December 2023|url-access=subscription|archive-date=18 May 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180518054400/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/prince-harry/11031389/Prince-Harry-urges-British-team-to-beat-everybody-else-in-Invictus-Games.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=130 British Heroes Go for Gold at Prince Harry's Invictus Games |url=http://invictusgames.org/news/130-british-heroes-go-for-gold-at-prince-harrys-invictus-games/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140814151232/http://invictusgames.org/news/130-british-heroes-go-for-gold-at-prince-harrys-invictus-games/ |archive-date=14 August 2014 |work=Invictus Games }}</ref> As president of the Invictus Games, he attended all events related to the Games from 8 to 14 September 2014.<ref>{{cite web|title=IAM Invictus Games 2014|url=http://www.royal.gov.uk/LatestNewsandDiary/Visitsandevents/IAMInvictusGames2014.aspx|work=The Royal Family|access-date=16 September 2014|archive-date=9 November 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141109131554/http://www.royal.gov.uk/LatestNewsandDiary/Visitsandevents/IAMInvictusGames2014.aspx}}</ref>

In January 2015, it was reported that Harry would take on a new role in supporting wounded service personnel by working alongside members of the London District's Personal Recovery Unit for the MOD's Defence Recovery Capability scheme to ensure that wounded personnel have adequate recovery plans. The palace confirmed weeks later<ref>{{cite news|title=Prince Harry 'set to leave armed forces this year'|url=http://www.itv.com/news/update/2015-02-27/prince-harry-set-to-leave-armed-forces-this-year/|work=ITV News|date=27 February 2015|access-date=21 December 2023|archive-date=28 February 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150228015712/http://www.itv.com/news/update/2015-02-27/prince-harry-set-to-leave-armed-forces-this-year/|url-status=live}}</ref> that the scheme was established in partnership with [[Help for Heroes]] and the [[Royal British Legion]].<ref>{{cite magazine|title=Prince Harry Takes a New Army Role Helping Injured Soldiers|url=http://www.people.com/people/mobile/article/0,,20395222_20896332,00.html|magazine=People|date=27 January 2015|access-date=21 December 2023|first=Simon|last=Perry|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150203104810/http://www.people.com/people/mobile/article/0,,20395222_20896332,00.html|archive-date=3 February 2015}}</ref> In late January 2015, Harry visited The Battle Back Centre<ref>{{cite web|last1=Williams|first1=Julia|title=Prince Harry Visits the Battle Back Centre|url=http://www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/news/0415-prince-harry/|website=Leeds Beckett University News|publisher=Leeds Beckett University|access-date=11 November 2017|archive-date=19 September 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180919070746/http://www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/news/0415-prince-harry/}}</ref> set up by the Royal British Legion, and [[Fisher House UK]] at the [[Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham]]. A partnership between Help for Heroes, the [[Fisher House Foundation]] and the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham (QEHB) Charity created the Centre.<ref>{{cite news|title=Prince Harry visits Fisher House UK in Edgbaston to show his support for our Nation's Heroes|url=http://birminghamupdates.com/post/109899386323/hrh-prince-harry-visits-fisher-house-uk|website=Birmingham Updates|date=2 February 2015|access-date=21 December 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150203105219/http://birminghamupdates.com/post/109899386323/hrh-prince-harry-visits-fisher-house-uk|archive-date=3 February 2015}}</ref> Fisher House Foundation is one of the Invictus Games' sponsors.<ref>{{cite web|title=Invictus Games|url=http://www.fisherhouse.org/get-involved/invictus-games-53f56beeb29c7/|work=The Fisher House Foundation|access-date=3 February 2015|archive-date=6 February 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150206091536/http://fisherhouse.org/get-involved/invictus-games-53f56beeb29c7/}}</ref> In February and 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]], where Chavasse VC House Personnel Recovery Centre is located, run by Help for Heroes in partnership with the Ministry of Defence and Royal British Legion.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.helpforheroes.org.uk/how-we-help/recovery-centres/colchester/|title=Chavasse VC|website=Help For Heroes|access-date=27 January 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170125135822/http://www.helpforheroes.org.uk/how-we-help/recovery-centres/colchester/|archive-date=25 January 2017}}</ref>

===Secondment to Australian Defence Force===
[[File:Prince Harry (17396840192).jpg|thumb|upright|left|Harry in [[New South Wales]], May 2015]]
On 17 March 2015, Kensington Palace announced that Harry would leave the Armed Forces in June.<ref name="BBC-leave">{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-31916393|title=Prince Harry to leave the Army in June|date=17 March 2015|work=BBC News|access-date=28 November 2017|archive-date=21 July 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180721051607/https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-31916393|url-status=live}}</ref> 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). After leaving the Army, while considering his future, he would return to work in a voluntary capacity with the Ministry of Defence, supporting Case Officers in the Ministry's Recovery Capability Programme. He would be working with both those who administer and receive physical and mental care within the London District area.<ref name="BBC-leave"/><ref>{{cite web|title=Prince Harry to leave the Armed Forces|url=http://www.princeofwales.gov.uk/media/press-releases/prince-harry-leave-the-armed-forces|work=Clarence House|access-date=17 March 2015|date=17 March 2015|archive-date=19 March 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150319082218/http://www.princeofwales.gov.uk/media/press-releases/prince-harry-leave-the-armed-forces|url-status=live}}</ref>

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.<ref name="Prince Harry arrives in Australia">{{cite web|title=Prince Harry arrives in Australia|url=http://www.princehenryofwales.org/news-and-diary/prince-harry-arrives-australia|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150410094531/http://www.princehenryofwales.org/news-and-diary/prince-harry-arrives-australia|archive-date=10 April 2015|work=Clarence House|access-date=8 April 2015|date=6 April 2015}}</ref> Harry flew to [[Darwin, Northern Territory|Darwin]] later that day to begin his month-long secondment to the ADF's 1st Brigade. His visit included detachments to [[NORFORCE]] as well as to an aviation unit.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-32365097|title=Prince Harry on reconnaissance flight in Australia|work=BBC News|date=18 April 2015|accessdate=7 December 2023|archive-date=7 December 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231207212812/https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-32365097|url-status=live}}</ref> While in [[Perth]], he trained with Special Air Service Regiment (SASR), participating in the SASR selection course, including a fitness test and a physical training session with SASR selection candidates. He also joined SASR members in Perth for live-fire shooting exercises with numerous Special Forces weapons at a variety of ranges. Harry completed an insertion training exercise using a rigid-hull inflatable boat. In Sydney, he undertook urban operations training with the 2nd Commando Regiment. Training activities included remotely detonating an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) and [[rappelling]] from a building. He also spent time flying over Sydney as co-pilot of an Army [[Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk|Black Hawk]] helicopter and participated in counter-terrorism training in Sydney Harbour with [[Royal Australian Navy]] clearance divers.<ref>{{cite news|title=Prince Harry's Australian military attachment captured in series of photos released by ADF|website=[[Australian Broadcasting Corporation]]|date=9 May 2015|url=http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-05-09/adf-provides-glimpse-inside-prince-harrys-australian-attachment/6457416|access-date=11 November 2017|archive-date=6 April 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180406155841/http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-05-09/adf-provides-glimpse-inside-prince-harrys-australian-attachment/6457416|url-status=live}}</ref>

Harry's attachment with the ADF ended on 8 May 2015,<ref>{{cite web|title=Captain Wales concludes his attachment with the ADF|url=http://news.defence.gov.au/2015/05/08/captain-wales-concludes-his-attachment-with-the-adf/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150622090842/http://news.defence.gov.au/2015/05/08/captain-wales-concludes-his-attachment-with-the-adf/|archive-date=22 June 2015|publisher=ADF|access-date=10 May 2015|date=8 May 2015}}</ref> and on 19 June 2015 he resigned his short service commission.<ref>{{cite web|title=An update from Kensington Palace|url=http://www.princeofwales.gov.uk/media/press-releases/update-kensington-palace|work=Clarence House|access-date=22 June 2015|date=19 June 2015|archive-date=22 June 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150622032817/http://www.princeofwales.gov.uk/media/press-releases/update-kensington-palace|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{London Gazette |issue=61319 |supp=y|page=14838 |date=11 August 2015}}</ref>

===Post-military service===
In 2021, Harry described his 10 years (2005–2015) in the army as "the happiest times in my life".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://parade.com/1212590/alexandra-hurtado/prince-harry-talks-army-military-life/|title=Prince Harry Says 'Happiest Times' in His Life Were the '10 Years in the Army'|work=Parade|first=Alexandra|last=Hurtado|date=21 May 2021|access-date=13 April 2022|archive-date=13 April 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220413041613/https://parade.com/1212590/alexandra-hurtado/prince-harry-talks-army-military-life/|url-status=live}}</ref> Since leaving the army, he has been closely involved with the armed forces through the Invictus Games, honorary military appointments and other official engagements. On 19 December 2017, he succeeded his grandfather [[Prince Philip]] as the [[Captain General Royal Marines]].<ref name="auto">{{cite news| url=https://www.royal.uk/prince-harry-appointed-captain-general-royal-marines| title=Prince Harry is Appointed Captain General Royal Marines| date=19 December 2017| access-date=21 December 2023| work=The Royal Family| last1=Slavin| first1=Rose| archive-date=23 February 2022| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220223212220/https://www.royal.uk/prince-harry-appointed-captain-general-royal-marines| url-status=live}}</ref> In May 2018, he was promoted to the [[substantive rank]]s of [[Lieutenant Commander]] of the [[Royal Navy]], [[Major (United Kingdom)|Major]] of the British Army and [[Squadron Leader]] of the [[Royal Air Force]].<ref>"No. 62328". ''The London Gazette'' (Supplement). 19 June 2018. pp. 10856–10862.</ref>

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".<ref>{{cite press release |title=Statement from Her Majesty The Queen |url=https://www.royal.uk/statement-her-majesty-queen-0 |website=The Royal Family |access-date=12 November 2020 |date=18 January 2020 |archive-date=19 January 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200119001006/https://www.royal.uk/statement-her-majesty-queen-0 |url-status=live }}</ref> In February 2021, the Palace confirmed that the Duke would give up his position as Captain General Royal Marines and hand back all the other honorary military appointments.<ref name=QCT21/>

==Personal life==
===Bachelorhood===
[[Chelsy Davy]], the daughter of Zimbabwean South Africa-based businessman Charles Davy, was referred to as Harry's girlfriend in an interview conducted for his 21st birthday, and Harry said he "would love to tell everyone how amazing she is but once I start talking about that, I have left myself open.... There is truth and there is lies and unfortunately I cannot get the truth across."<ref>{{cite news|last=Bates|first=Stephen|title=Harry at 21 on Camilla, the media and Aids children in Africa|url=https://www.theguardian.com/monarchy/story/0,,1570161,00.html|work=The Guardian|date=15 September 2005 |access-date=14 October 2008 |archive-date=11 February 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240211131114/https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2005/sep/15/monarchy.stephenbates|url-status=live }}</ref> Davy was present when Harry received his [[Operational Service Medal (United Kingdom)|Operational Service Medal]] for Afghanistan<ref name="PeopleMedal"/> and also attended his graduation ceremony when he received his flying wings from his father.<ref name="The Daily Telegraph" /> In early 2009, it was reported the pair had parted ways after a relationship that had lasted for five years.<ref>{{cite news |title=Prince Harry and girlfriend split|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/7849307.stm|work=BBC News |date=24 January 2009|access-date=26 March 2010|archive-date=16 February 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090216043441/http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/7849307.stm |url-status=live}}</ref>

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".<ref name="Spare-Flack">{{cite news|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/royal-family/harry-book-caroline-flack-relationship-b2257848.html|title=Prince Harry opens up about 'tainted' romance with late Caroline Flack|work=The Independent|first=Maanya|last=Sachdeva|date=7 January 2023|access-date=7 January 2023|archive-date=7 January 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230107143453/https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/royal-family/harry-book-caroline-flack-relationship-b2257848.html|url-status=live}}</ref> The two saw each other for a while before press intrusion "tainted" their relationship "irredeemably" according to Harry.<ref name="Spare-Flack"/> Flack had discussed the relationship in her own autobiography as well.<ref>{{cite book|first=Caroline|last=Flack| title = Storm in a C Cup: My Autobiography|publisher=Simon & Schuster UK| year = 2015| isbn = 978-1-471-15438-6 |pages = 193–194}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://people.com/celebrity/caroline-flack-on-her-relationships-with-prince-harry-and-harry-styles/|title=Harry Styles' Ex-Girlfriend Opens Up About Her Rumored Romance with Prince Harry|magazine=People|first=Andrea|last=Park|date=11 October 2015|access-date=11 March 2023|archive-date=4 March 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230304193530/https://people.com/celebrity/caroline-flack-on-her-relationships-with-prince-harry-and-harry-styles/|url-status=live}}</ref>

In May 2012, Harry's cousin [[Princess Eugenie]] introduced him to [[Cressida Bonas]], an actress and model who is the granddaughter of [[Edward Curzon, 6th Earl Howe]].<ref>{{cite news|last1=Eden|first1=Richard|last2=Pearlman|first2=Jonathan |title=Prince Harry set to marry Cressida Bonas, say friends |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/prince-harry/10358395/Prince-Harry-set-to-marry-Cressida-Bonas-say-friends.html|work=The Telegraph|date=5 October 2013|access-date=11 March 2014 |url-access=subscription|archive-date=11 March 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140311122815/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/prince-harry/10358395/Prince-Harry-set-to-marry-Cressida-Bonas-say-friends.html|url-status=live }}</ref> On 30 April 2014, it was reported that the couple had parted amicably.<ref>{{cite news|title=Prince Harry and Cressida Bonas in 'amicable split' |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-27219684|work=BBC News|date=30 April 2014|access-date=1 May 2014 |archive-date=1 May 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140501084743/http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-27219684|url-status=live }}</ref>

===Marriage and family===
{{further|Wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle}}
[[File:Harry and Meghan on Christmas Day 2017 (cropped).jpg|thumb|left|With Markle on Christmas Day, 2017]]
In mid-2016,<ref name="People-date">{{cite magazine|url=https://people.com/royals/prince-harry-meghan-markle-romance-timeline/|title=Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Relationship Timeline|magazine=People|first=Jessica|last=Sager|date=8 December 2022|access-date=10 December 2022|archive-date=9 December 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221209214020/https://people.com/royals/prince-harry-meghan-markle-romance-timeline/|url-status=live}}</ref> Harry began a relationship with American actress [[Meghan Markle]].<ref name="Cambridge">{{cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/11/26/duke-cambridge-approved-prince-harrys-plea-trolls-leave-meghan/|title=The Duke of Cambridge approved Prince Harry's plea to trolls to leave Meghan Markle alone|first=Gordon|last=Rayner|work=The Telegraph|date=30 November 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170912063947/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/11/26/duke-cambridge-approved-prince-harrys-plea-trolls-leave-meghan/|archive-date=12 September 2017|url-status=live|url-access=subscription|access-date=5 September 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/11/27/harry-meghan-blind-date-engagement-words/ |title=Prince Harry and Meghan Markle engaged: 'She didn't even let me finish!' Couple describe 'sweet, natural and very romantic' proposal|last=Furness|first=Hannah|date=27 November 2017|work=The Telegraph|access-date=28 November 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171127233239/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/11/27/harry-meghan-blind-date-engagement-words/|archive-date=27 November 2017|url-status=live|url-access=subscription}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.cbc.ca/news/world/prince-harry-meghan-markle-royal-wedding-marriage-engaged-1.4417681 |title=Prince Harry, actress Meghan Markle engaged|work=CBC News|date=27 November 2017|access-date=21 December 2023|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171127144359/http://www.cbc.ca/news/world/prince-harry-meghan-markle-royal-wedding-marriage-engaged-1.4417681|archive-date=27 November 2017}}</ref> According to the couple, they first connected with each other via [[Instagram]],<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.today.com/popculture/royals/harry-meghan-first-met-instagram-rcna60719|title=Harry and Meghan first met on Instagram after he saw her with a dog-ears filter|work=Today|first=Lindsay|last=Lowe|date=8 December 2022|access-date=9 December 2022|archive-date=9 December 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221209055838/https://www.today.com/popculture/royals/harry-meghan-first-met-instagram-rcna60719|url-status=live}}</ref> though they have also said that they were set up on a blind date by a mutual friend in July 2016.<ref name="People-date"/> On 8 November, eight days after the relationship was made public by the press, the prince directed his communications secretary to release a statement on his behalf to express personal concern about pejorative and false comments made about his girlfriend by [[mainstream media]] and [[internet trolls]].<ref name=":2">{{cite news|url=https://www.royal.uk/statement-communications-secretary-prince-harry|title=A Statement by the Communications Secretary to Prince Harry|last=Vallance |first=Adam |date=8 November 2016 |work=The Royal Family |access-date=26 September 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170927052849/https://www.royal.uk/statement-communications-secretary-prince-harry|archive-date=27 September 2017}}</ref><ref name="Guardian on smear">{{cite news |url=https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2016/nov/08/prince-harry-lambasts-press-over-meghan-markle-coverage|title=Prince Harry attacks press over 'wave of abuse' of girlfriend Meghan Markle|work=The Guardian|first1=Robert|last1=Booth|first2=Lisa|last2=O'Caroll|date=8 November 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170907173906/https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2016/nov/08/prince-harry-lambasts-press-over-meghan-markle-coverage |archive-date=7 September 2017}}</ref> In September 2017, Prince Harry and Markle first appeared together in public at the [[Invictus Games]] in Toronto.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-41376139 |title=Meghan Markle attends Invictus Games|date=24 September 2017|work=BBC News Online|access-date=26 September 2017 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170927085407/http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-41376139 |archive-date=27 September 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/prince-harry-meghan-markle-make-official-public-appearance/story?id=50007178|title=Prince Harry, Meghan Markle make first official public appearance|date=26 September 2017|work=ABC News|access-date=26 September 2017|url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170925041954/https://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/prince-harry-meghan-markle-make-official-public-appearance/story?id=50007178|archive-date=25 September 2017}}</ref> Their engagement was announced on 27 November 2017 by Harry's father.<ref>{{cite news|title=Prince Harry and Ms. Meghan Markle are engaged to be married |url=https://www.royal.uk/prince-harry-and-ms-meghan-markle-are-engaged-be-married |date=27 November 2017|website=The Royal Family|access-date=15 August 2020|last=Minard|first=Jenny |archive-date=7 August 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200807014113/https://www.royal.uk/prince-harry-and-ms-meghan-markle-are-engaged-be-married |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine|last=Frost|first=Katie |title=Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Are Engaged! (Nov. 27, 2017)|url=https://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/tradition/a12198435/prince-harry-meghan-markle-engaged/ |magazine=Town & Country|date=27 November 2017|access-date=15 August 2020|archive-date=11 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200811021101/https://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/tradition/a12198435/prince-harry-meghan-markle-engaged/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="Cambridge"/><ref>{{cite news|last=Bourke|first=Latika |title=Royal wedding: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle announce engagement |url=http://www.theage.com.au/world/royal-wedding-prince-harry-and-meghan-markle-announce-engagement-20171127-gztxks.html |access-date=27 November 2017 |work=The Age|date=27 November 2017|url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171127200809/http://www.theage.com.au/world/royal-wedding-prince-harry-and-meghan-markle-announce-engagement-20171127-gztxks.html|archive-date=27 November 2017}}</ref> The announcement prompted generally positive comments about having a mixed-race person as a member of the royal family,<ref name=race>{{cite news |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/women/life/meghan-markle-has-already-changed-way-think-race/ |title=Meghan Markle has already changed the way we think about race|first=Sunder|last=Katwala |date=25 May 2018 |access-date=12 July 2018|work=The Telegraph|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180713123438/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/women/life/meghan-markle-has-already-changed-way-think-race/|archive-date=13 July 2018|url-status=live|url-access=subscription}}</ref> especially in regard to Commonwealth countries with populations of blended or native ancestry.<ref>{{cite news|last=Grigoriadis|first=Vanessa|title=Inside the Markle Family Breakdown|url=https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2018/12/inside-the-meghan-markle-family-breakdown-thomas-samantha-markle|date=19 December 2018|access-date=24 October 2023|magazine=[[Vanity Fair (magazine)|Vanity Fair]]|archive-date=15 December 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231215115723/https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2018/12/inside-the-meghan-markle-family-breakdown-thomas-samantha-markle|url-status=live}}</ref> The [[Wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle|marriage ceremony]] was held at [[St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle]] on 19 May 2018.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-42156565|title=Harry and Meghan to wed in Windsor in May|date=28 November 2017|work=BBC News|access-date=28 November 2017|archive-date=23 July 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190723044741/https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-42156565|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2018/05/18/st-georges-chapel-inside-windsor-castle-venue-tomorrows-royal/|title=St George's Chapel: Inside the Windsor Castle venue for tomorrow's royal wedding|last=Vickers|first=Hugo|date=18 May 2018|work=The Daily Telegraph|access-date=18 May 2018|url-access=subscription|issn=0307-1235|archive-date=18 May 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180518065407/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2018/05/18/st-georges-chapel-inside-windsor-castle-venue-tomorrows-royal/|url-status=live}}</ref> The couple later revealed in the 2021 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.<ref>{{cite news |title=Meghan and Harry interview: Racism claims, duke 'let down' by dad, and duchess on Kate |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-56316659 |work=BBC News |date=9 March 2021 |access-date=19 September 2022 |archive-date=15 March 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210315232230/https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-56316659 |url-status=live }}</ref> However, this earlier exchange of vows was not an official religious or [[Marriage in England and Wales|legally recognised marriage]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Swerling |first1=Gabriella |last2=Ward |first2=Victoria |last3=Tominey |first3=Camilla |author3-link=Camilla Tominey |title=Prince Harry and Meghan's 'secret wedding' an exchange of vows and not legal ceremony |work=The Daily Telegraph |date=8 March 2021 |quote=sources within both the Church of England and those working for the Sussexes moved to clarify that the vows presided over by the Most Rev Justin Welby in the garden did not constitute a legal marriage. Instead, the "marriage" was merely a personal and private exchange of vows between the couple.}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Siddique |first=Haroon |title=Meghan's claim of private garden wedding sparks confusion |url=https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2021/mar/08/meghans-claim-of-private-garden-wedding-sparks-confusion |access-date=10 March 2021 |work=The Guardian |date=8 March 2021 |archive-date=9 March 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210309203311/https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2021/mar/08/meghans-claim-of-private-garden-wedding-sparks-confusion |url-status=live }}</ref>

The Duke and Duchess initially lived at [[Nottingham Cottage]] in London, in the grounds of Kensington Palace.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2018/05/20/nottingham-cottage-kensington-home-meghan-harry-will-live-married/|title=Nottingham Cottage: The Kensington home where Meghan and Harry live as a married couple|newspaper=The Daily Telegraph|first=Victoria|last=Ward|date=22 May 2018|access-date=12 July 2018|url-access=subscription|archive-date=5 July 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180705111706/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2018/05/20/nottingham-cottage-kensington-home-meghan-harry-will-live-married/|url-status=live}}</ref> In May 2018, it was reported that they had signed a two-year lease on WestfieldLarge, located on the Great Tew Estate in the [[Cotswolds]].<ref name="WestfieldLarge">{{cite magazine|url=https://www.townandcountrymag.com/leisure/real-estate/a20979122/great-tew-estate-meghan-markle-prince-harry-country-home/|title=What to Know About Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's Former Cotswolds Home|magazine=Town & Country|first=Lauren|last=Hubbard|date=17 May 2019|access-date=6 January 2023|archive-date=6 January 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230106204400/https://www.townandcountrymag.com/leisure/real-estate/a20979122/great-tew-estate-meghan-markle-prince-harry-country-home/|url-status=live}}</ref> They gave up the lease after photos of the house and its interior were published by a paparazzi agency.<ref name="WestfieldLarge"/> The couple considered settling at the 21-room Apartment 1 within Kensington Palace,<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.vogue.com/article/all-about-prince-harry-and-meghan-markles-new-home-at-kensington-palace|title=All About Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's New 21-Room Home at Kensington Palace|magazine=Vogue|first=Elise|last=Taylor|date=5 October 2018|access-date=6 January 2023|archive-date=6 January 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230106211631/https://www.vogue.com/article/all-about-prince-harry-and-meghan-markles-new-home-at-kensington-palace|url-status=live}}</ref> but moved to [[Frogmore Cottage]] in the [[Home Park, Windsor|Home Park]] of [[Windsor Castle]] which Queen Elizabeth II had recently gifted to them instead.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/child-coming-it-s-suburbs-prince-harry-meghan-markle-n939631|title=With child coming, it's off to the country for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle|work=NBC News|date=24 November 2018|access-date=24 November 2018|archive-date=24 November 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181124220217/https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/child-coming-it-s-suburbs-prince-harry-meghan-markle-n939631|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.cbsnews.com/news/prince-harry-and-meghan-are-moving-to-the-suburbs-frogmore-cottage-2018-11-24/|title=Prince Harry and Meghan are moving to the suburbs|work=CBS News|date=24 November 2018|access-date=24 November 2018|archive-date=24 November 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181124135143/https://www.cbsnews.com/news/prince-harry-and-meghan-are-moving-to-the-suburbs-frogmore-cottage-2018-11-24/|url-status=live}}</ref> The [[Crown Estate]] refurbished the cottage at a cost of £2.4 million, paid out of the [[Sovereign Grant]], with the Duke later reimbursing expenses beyond restoration and ordinary maintenance, a part of which was offset against rental payments that were due at the time.<ref>{{cite news |title=Harry and Meghan taxpayer-funded renovations cost £2.4m |work=BBC News |date=25 June 2019 |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-48746609 |access-date=25 June 2019 |archive-date=24 June 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190624234634/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-48746609 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=£2.4m bill for renovation of Meghan and Harry's house, Frogmore Cottage |url=https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/2-4m-bill-for-renovation-of-meghan-and-harry-s-house-frogmore-cottage-mxwg6wbdj |website=[[The Times]] |access-date=25 June 2019 |last1=Low |first1=Valentine |url-access=subscription |archive-date=24 June 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190624235404/https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/2-4m-bill-for-renovation-of-meghan-and-harry-s-house-frogmore-cottage-mxwg6wbdj |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-54062799|title=Prince Harry: Frogmore Cottage renovation cost repaid|work=BBC News|date=7 September 2020|access-date=25 November 2020|archive-date=31 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201031230631/https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-54062799|url-status=live}}</ref> On 6 May 2019, the Duke and Duchess's son, [[Prince Archie of Sussex|Archie]], was born.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Barry |first1=Ellen |last2=Karasz |first2=Palko |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/06/world/europe/meghan-markle-baby-boy.html |title=Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, gives birth to a boy |work=The New York Times |date=6 May 2019|access-date=6 May 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190506135908/https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/06/world/europe/meghan-markle-baby-boy.html |archive-date=6 May 2019 |url-status=live |url-access=limited }}</ref> Their office was moved to Buckingham Palace and officially closed on 31 March 2020 when the Sussexes ceased "undertaking official engagements in support of the Queen".<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://people.com/royals/meghan-markle-prince-harry-split-households-kate-middleton-prince-william/|title=Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Have Split Royal Households from Kate Middleton and Prince William|magazine=People|first=Erin|last=Hill|date=14 March 2019|access-date=14 March 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190402132823/https://people.com/royals/meghan-markle-prince-harry-split-households-kate-middleton-prince-william/|archive-date=2 April 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/tradition/a30999952/prince-harry-meghan-markle-to-officially-close-buckingham-palace-office-march-31/|title=Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to Officially Close Buckingham Palace Office at the End of March|magazine=Town & Country|first=Victoria|last=Murphy|date=19 February 2020|access-date=25 November 2020|archive-date=19 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201219031152/https://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/tradition/a30999952/prince-harry-meghan-markle-to-officially-close-buckingham-palace-office-march-31/|url-status=live}}</ref> After some months in Canada and the United States, the couple bought a house in June 2020 on the former estate of [[Riven Rock, Montecito|Riven Rock]] in [[Montecito, California]].<ref name=TelegAug20>{{cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2020/08/13/harry-meghan-buy-home-santa-barbara-estate-formed-setting-1998/|title=Harry and Meghan buy home on Santa Barbara estate that was subject of 1998 novel Riven Rock|date=13 August 2020|work=[[The Daily Telegraph]]|access-date=14 August 2020|url-access=subscription|archive-date=9 January 2022|archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220109090136/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2020/08/13/harry-meghan-buy-home-santa-barbara-estate-formed-setting-1998/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://people.com/royals/meghan-markle-prince-harry-oprah-interview-chicken-coop-california-home-archie-chick-inn/|title=What Is Archie's Chick Inn? The Sweet Moment You Missed from Meghan and Harry's Oprah Interview|magazine=People|first=Stephanie|last=Petit|date=8 March 2021|access-date=18 January 2022|archive-date=18 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220118182734/https://people.com/royals/meghan-markle-prince-harry-oprah-interview-chicken-coop-california-home-archie-chick-inn/|url-status=live}}</ref> The next month, the Duchess suffered a [[miscarriage]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-55068783|title=Meghan: Duchess of Sussex tells of miscarriage 'pain and grief'|work=BBC News|date=25 November 2020|access-date=25 November 2020|archive-date=2 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201202060220/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-55068783|url-status=live}}</ref> On 4 June 2021, their daughter, [[Princess Lilibet of Sussex|Lilibet]], was born.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Foster |first1=Max |last2=Said-Moorhouse |first2=Lauren |title=Meghan and Prince Harry welcome second child |url=https://www.cnn.com/2021/06/06/europe/meghan-harry-baby-girl-news-intl-scli/index.html |access-date=6 June 2021 |work=CNN |date=6 June 2021 |archive-date=24 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220624040458/https://www.cnn.com/2021/06/06/europe/meghan-harry-baby-girl-news-intl-scli/index.html |url-status=live }}</ref> The Duke and Duchess have owned a [[Labrador Retriever|Labrador]] named Pula, and two [[Beagle]]s named Guy and Mamma Mia.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/harry-mamma-mia-pula-sussex-daily-telegraph-b2151800.html|title=Harry and Meghan adopt beagle called Mamma Mia|work=The Independent|first=Catherine|last=Wylie|date=24 August 2022|access-date=24 August 2022|archive-date=24 August 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220824155730/https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/harry-mamma-mia-pula-sussex-daily-telegraph-b2151800.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://people.com/meghan-markle-mourns-death-rescue-beagle-guy-8767884|title=Meghan Markle Mourns Death of Rescue Beagle Guy: 'I Have Cried Too Many Tears to Count'|magazine=People|first1=Rachel|last1=Burchfield|first2=Erin|last2=Hill|date=7 January 2025|access-date=7 January 2025}}</ref>

In 2017, Harry stated that he had "five or six" godchildren, some of whom later attended his wedding.<ref>{{cite AV media|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZzp84rtCbs|title=Bryony Gordon speaks to Prince Harry for Mad World Podcast (2017 Archive)|work=The Telegraph|date=April 2017|accessdate=11 February 2024|via=YouTube|archive-date=27 April 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230427012616/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZzp84rtCbs|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Sorry, great-grandma, but Meghan is leaving Archie in Canada for this trip |url=https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/sorry-great-grandma-but-meghan-is-leaving-archie-in-canada-for-this-trip-pfsmkrpmh/ |access-date=3 December 2020 |work=The Times |date=1 March 2020 |url-access=subscription |archive-date=4 December 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201204060244/https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/sorry-great-grandma-but-meghan-is-leaving-archie-in-canada-for-this-trip-pfsmkrpmh |url-status=live }}</ref>

===Health===
In May 1988, Harry underwent a surgery for a minor [[hernia]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://apnews.com/article/9b2ba9fd6a6bb30b9c2b58a6d97dc714|title=Prince Harry Undergoes Surgery For Minor Hernia|work=AP News|date=10 May 1988|access-date=29 May 2023|archive-date=29 May 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230529215737/https://apnews.com/article/9b2ba9fd6a6bb30b9c2b58a6d97dc714|url-status=live}}</ref> In November 2000, he broke his thumb while playing football at Eton and underwent a minor operation.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/1016959.stm|title=Prince Harry recovers after thumb op|work=BBC|date=10 November 2000|access-date=3 September 2022|archive-date=4 September 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220904000418/http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/1016959.stm|url-status=live}}</ref> In his memoir, ''[[Spare (memoir)|Spare]]'', Harry admits that he took [[cocaine]] at the age of 17.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/royal-family/prince-harry-cocaine-spare-drugs-b2256758.html|title=Prince Harry admits doing cocaine as teenager 'to feel different'|work=The Independent|first=Maanya|last=Sachdeva|date=5 January 2023|access-date=5 January 2023|archive-date=5 January 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230105165252/https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/royal-family/prince-harry-cocaine-spare-drugs-b2256758.html|url-status=live}}</ref> 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 after it had emerged that he had been smoking [[Cannabis (drug)|cannabis]] and drinking at his father's Highgrove House and at a local pub in the summer of 2001.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2002/01/14/world/charles-s-response-to-use-of-drugs-by-son-is-praised.html|title=Charles's Response to Use Of Drugs by Son Is Praised|work=The New York Times|first=Warren|last=Hoge|date=14 January 2002|access-date=3 August 2022|url-access=limited|archive-date=3 August 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220803064140/https://www.nytimes.com/2002/01/14/world/charles-s-response-to-use-of-drugs-by-son-is-praised.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2002/jan/13/monarchy.antonybarnett|title=Prince Harry taken to drink and drugs rehab clinic|work=The Guardian|first=Antony|last=Barnett|date=12 January 2002|access-date=8 January 2022|archive-date=8 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220108204411/https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2002/jan/13/monarchy.antonybarnett|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2002/jan/14/politics.drugsandalcohol|title=Prince praised for stance on Harry's drug use|work=The Guardian|first=Stephen|last=Bates|date=13 January 2002|access-date=8 January 2022|archive-date=8 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220108225239/https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2002/jan/14/politics.drugsandalcohol|url-status=live}}</ref> He adds in his memoir that he smoked cannabis at Eton and in Kensington Palace gardens,<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2023/01/05/prince-harry-cocaine-use-teenager-spare-book/|title=Prince Harry admits to taking cocaine and mushrooms, saying drugs let him see 'the truth'|work=The Daily Telegraph|first=Victoria|last=Ward|date=5 January 2023|access-date=10 January 2023|url-access=subscription|archive-date=9 January 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230109194353/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2023/01/05/prince-harry-cocaine-use-teenager-spare-book/|url-status=live}}</ref> but he later told a court that "he never smoked in [his] father's house".<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.standard.co.uk/insider/prince-harry-hacking-trial-evidence-key-moments-b1085959.html|title=All the key revelations from the Prince Harry hacking trial so far|work=Evening Standard|first=Tristan|last=Kirk|date=6 June 2023|access-date=6 June 2023|archive-date=6 June 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230606151932/https://www.standard.co.uk/insider/prince-harry-hacking-trial-evidence-key-moments-b1085959.html|url-status=live}}</ref> In the memoir, he also detailed taking [[magic mushroom]]s at a party at [[Courteney Cox]]'s house in January 2016.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.vice.com/en/article/qjk9y5/prince-harry-magic-mushrooms|title=Prince Harry Thought a Toilet Was Talking to Him After Doing Magic Mushrooms|work=Vice|first=Max|last=Daly|date=6 January 2023|access-date=6 January 2023|archive-date=6 January 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230106124901/https://www.vice.com/en/article/qjk9y5/prince-harry-magic-mushrooms|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.etonline.com/prince-harry-recalls-crush-on-courteney-cox-says-he-took-mushrooms-while-staying-at-her-house|title=Prince Harry Recalls Crush on Courteney Cox, Says He Took Mushrooms While Staying at Her House|work=Entertainment Tonight|first=Jackie|last=Willis|date=5 January 2023|access-date=6 January 2023|archive-date=5 January 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230105235458/https://www.etonline.com/prince-harry-recalls-crush-on-courteney-cox-says-he-took-mushrooms-while-staying-at-her-house|url-status=live}}</ref>

In 2017 and during an appearance on [[Bryony Gordon]]'s podcast ''Mad World'', Harry acknowledged that with the support of his brother he had sought [[Grief counseling|counselling]] years after his mother's death.<ref name="Telegraph-podcast">{{cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/04/16/prince-harry-sought-counselling-death-mother-led-two-years-total/|title=Prince Harry: I sought counselling after 20 years of not thinking about the death of my mother, Diana, and two years of total chaos in my life|last=Furness|first=Hannah|newspaper=The Daily Telegraph|date=16 April 2017|url-access=subscription|access-date=5 April 2018|archive-date=12 March 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210312231535/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/04/16/prince-harry-sought-counselling-death-mother-led-two-years-total/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2017/04/prince-harry-reveals-he-went-to-therapy-to-process-princess-diana-death|title=Prince Harry Reveals He Went to Therapy to Deal with Princess Diana's Death|magazine=Vanity Fair|first=Hilary|last=Weaver|date=17 April 2017|access-date=15 November 2021|archive-date=9 March 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220309190311/http://www.vanityfair.com/style/2017/04/prince-harry-reveals-he-went-to-therapy-to-process-princess-diana-death|url-status=live}}</ref> He added that he had struggled with aggression, had suffered from [[anxiety]] during royal engagements, and had been "very close to a complete breakdown on numerous occasions".<ref name="Telegraph-podcast"/> He later added that he had taken up [[boxing]] as a way of coping with mental stress and "letting out aggression".<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2017/apr/17/mental-health-benefits-boxing-prince-harry|title=The mental health benefits of boxing|work=The Guardian|first=Kevin|last=Mitchell|date=17 April 2017|access-date=7 May 2022|archive-date=7 May 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220507064234/https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2017/apr/17/mental-health-benefits-boxing-prince-harry|url-status=live}}</ref> In other interviews he stated that besides therapy he took alcohol to cope and used experimental drugs [[Recreational drug use|recreationally]], including "[[psychedelics]], [[Ayahuasca]], [[psilocybin]], mushrooms."<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/royal-family/prince-harry-drugs-diana-grief-60-minutes-b2258376.html|title=Prince Harry says experimental drugs helped him clear 'the misery of loss' after Diana's death|work=The Independent|first=Chelsea|last=Ritschel|date=9 January 2023|access-date=9 January 2023|archive-date=9 January 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230109034158/https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/royal-family/prince-harry-drugs-diana-grief-60-minutes-b2258376.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/prince-harry-admits-psychedelic-drugs-helped-him-deal-traumas-past|title=Prince Harry admits psychedelic drugs helped him 'deal with the traumas' of the past|work=Fox News|first=Tracy|last=Wright|date=6 March 2023|access-date=22 March 2023|archive-date=22 March 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230322045732/https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/prince-harry-admits-psychedelic-drugs-helped-him-deal-traumas-past|url-status=live}}</ref> He also stated that what he experienced after his mother's death "was very much" [[post-traumatic stress disorder]] (PTSD).<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/royal-family/prince-harry-ptsi-diana-spare-b2258744.html|title=Prince Harry opens up about 'healing' from PTSI after Diana's death: What is Post Traumatic Stress Injury?|work=The Independent|first=Amber|last=Raiken|date=9 January 2023|access-date=9 January 2023|archive-date=9 January 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230109151909/https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/royal-family/prince-harry-ptsi-diana-spare-b2258744.html|url-status=live}}</ref>

In his mental-health television documentary, ''[[The Me You Can't See]]'', which premiered in 2021, he added that he had undergone four years of therapy to address his mental health issues, having been encouraged to do so by his future wife after they had started dating.<ref name="Therapy-People">{{cite magazine|url=https://people.com/royals/prince-harry-requests-for-help-to-royal-family-were-met-with-total-silence-total-neglect/|title=Prince Harry Says Requests for Help to His Family Were 'Met with Total Silence, Total Neglect'|magazine=People|first1=Karen|last1=Mizoguchi|first2=Simon|last2=Perry|date=20 May 2021|access-date=21 May 2021|archive-date=21 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210521044627/https://people.com/royals/prince-harry-requests-for-help-to-royal-family-were-met-with-total-silence-total-neglect/|url-status=live}}</ref> He also mentioned that he had suffered from "[[panic attack]]s [and] severe anxiety" in his late 20s and that the heavy load of official visits and functions had eventually "led to [[Occupational burnout|burnout]]".<ref name="Therapy-People"/> In an episode of ''[[Armchair Expert]]'', Harry attributed his mental health issues to the ineffective parenting style of previous generations and to the "genetic pain and suffering" passed down in his family, adding that he believed his issues stemmed from "the pain or suffering that perhaps my father or my parents had suffered".<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.cbsnews.com/news/prince-harry-royal-family-prince-charles-parenting-style/|title=Prince Harry says parenting style of royal family inflicts "pain and suffering"|work=CBS News|first=Sophie|last=Lewis|date=16 May 2021|access-date=6 January 2022|archive-date=7 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220107042759/https://www.cbsnews.com/news/prince-harry-royal-family-prince-charles-parenting-style/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.insider.com/prince-harry-says-pain-suffering-in-royal-dna-science-2021-5|title=Prince Harry says 'pain and suffering' is in the royal family's DNA. Here's how genetic trauma works.|work=Insider|first=Andrea|last=Michelson|date=19 May 2021|access-date=6 January 2022|archive-date=11 February 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240211131152/https://www.businessinsider.com/prince-harry-says-pain-suffering-in-royal-dna-science-2021-5|url-status=live}}</ref> In his 2023 memoir, Harry described himself as an [[agoraphobe]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/royal-family/prince-harry-meghan-markle-fight-spare-b2256999.html|title=Prince Harry recalls fight with Meghan Markle that led him to seek therapy|work=The Independent|first=Amber|last=Raiken|date=6 January 2023|access-date=7 January 2023|archive-date=6 January 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230106105134/https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/royal-family/prince-harry-meghan-markle-fight-spare-b2256999.html|url-status=live}}</ref>

===Political views===
In September 2020, Harry and his wife released a video addressing American voters to "reject hate speech, misinformation and online negativity" in the [[2020 United States presidential election]], which was seen by some as an implicit endorsement of [[Joe Biden]].<ref name="Sussex">{{cite news|url=https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/517909-trump-wishes-prince-harry-luck-with-meghan-markle-after-biden|title=Trump wishes Prince Harry 'luck' with Meghan Markle after Biden endorsement: 'Not a fan'|last1=Concha|first1=Joe|date=23 September 2020|access-date=23 September 2020|archive-date=27 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201027125623/https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/517909-trump-wishes-prince-harry-luck-with-meghan-markle-after-remarks-about-voting}}</ref> Harry was the subject of a prank by the Russian comedy duo [[Vovan and Lexus]], who posed as climate activist [[Greta Thunberg]] and her father during two phone calls on New Year's Eve and 22 January 2020.<ref name="Russian-prank">{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-51831374|title=Prince Harry 'duped by Greta Thunberg call' Russian pranksters say|work=BBC|date=11 March 2020|access-date=7 July 2022|archive-date=24 March 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220324133929/https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-51831374|url-status=live}}</ref> During the conversations, Harry described his decision to leave the monarchy as "not easy" and criticised [[Donald Trump]]'s stance on climate change and his support of the coal industry.<ref name="Russian-prank" />

In May 2021, Harry was a guest on [[Dax Shepard]] and [[Monica Padman]]'s podcast ''[[Armchair Expert]]'' during which he talked about the freedom of speech and laws related to it in the United States, stating "I've got so much I want to say about the [[First Amendment]] as I sort of understand it, but it is bonkers."<ref name="First-Amendment">{{cite news|url=https://news.sky.com/story/prince-harry-faces-backlash-in-the-us-after-calling-first-amendment-bonkers-12309014|title=Prince Harry faces backlash in the US after calling First Amendment 'bonkers'|work=Sky News|first=Chris|last=Robertson|date=17 May 2021|access-date=17 May 2021|archive-date=17 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210517111143/http://news.sky.com/story/prince-harry-faces-backlash-in-the-us-after-calling-first-amendment-bonkers-12309014|url-status=live}}</ref> He added that it was "a huge subject and one which [he didn't] understand", emphasising that one could "capitalise or exploit what's not said rather than uphold what is said."<ref name="First-Amendment"/> The comments were met by backlash from conservative Americans and Britons, prompting figures such as [[Ted Cruz]], [[Dan Crenshaw]], [[Nigel Farage]], [[Candace Owens]], [[Jack Posobiec]], and [[Laura Ingraham]] to criticise him publicly.<ref name="First-Amendment"/><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/royal-family/prince-harry-first-amendment-dax-shepard-b1848649.html|title=Prince Harry criticised after calling First Amendment in USA 'bonkers'|first=Kate|last=Ng|website=[[Independent.co.uk]]|date=17 May 2021|access-date=17 May 2021|archive-date=17 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210517095018/https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/royal-family/prince-harry-first-amendment-dax-shepard-b1848649.html|url-status=live}}</ref>

In November 2021, in a panel at ''[[Wired (magazine)|Wired]]''{{'}}s Re:Wired Conference, Harry claimed that a day before the [[January 6 United States Capitol attack]] he emailed [[Jack Dorsey]], CEO of Twitter, and 'warned' of potential civil unrest, but had not received a response.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-59229044|title=Harry says he warned Twitter boss ahead of Capitol riot|work=[[BBC]]|date=9 November 2021|access-date=10 November 2021|archive-date=10 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211110014520/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-59229044|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2021/nov/10/prince-harry-says-he-warned-twitter-boss-a-day-before-capitol-riot|title=Prince Harry says he warned Twitter boss a day before Capitol riot|work=[[The Guardian]]|first=Sarah|last=Marsh|date=10 November 2021|access-date=10 November 2021|archive-date=10 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211110112930/https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2021/nov/10/prince-harry-says-he-warned-twitter-boss-a-day-before-capitol-riot|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/prince-harry-says-warned-twitter-ceo-jan-6-capitol-riot-rcna5062|title=Prince Harry says he warned Twitter CEO about Jan. 6 Capitol riot|work=NBC News|first=Rachel|last=Elbaum|date=10 November 2021|access-date=13 November 2021|archive-date=12 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211112232211/https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/prince-harry-says-warned-twitter-ceo-jan-6-capitol-riot-rcna5062|url-status=live}}</ref> In the same month, [[Conservative Party (UK)|Conservative]] politician and MP [[Johnny Mercer (politician)|Johnny Mercer]], who was leading the efforts to waive visa fees for foreign-born UK veterans and their families, announced in the [[House of Commons of the United Kingdom|Commons]] that the Duke of Sussex was supportive of their proposal and viewed it as "morally right" and not as "a political intervention".<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/johnny-mercer-harry-commonwealth-mps-government-b1971589.html|title=Harry 'supports bid to remove visa fees for foreign-born UK veterans'|work=The Independent|first=Richard|last=Wheeler|date=8 December 2021|access-date=9 December 2021|archive-date=9 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211209054019/https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/johnny-mercer-harry-commonwealth-mps-government-b1971589.html|url-status=live}}</ref>

In June 2022, in an interview with [[Jessica Yellin]] for ''[[Vogue (magazine)|Vogue]]'', Meghan described Harry's reaction to the [[Supreme Court of the United States]]'s [[Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization|decision]] that abortion is not a protected constitutional right as "guttural".<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.vogue.com/article/gloria-steinem-duchess-of-sussex-jessica-yellin-roe-v-wade/|title=Gloria Steinem, the Duchess of Sussex, and Jessica Yellin on Abortion Rights, the ERA, and Why They Won't Give Up Hope|magazine=Vogue|date=28 June 2022|access-date=30 June 2022|archive-date=30 June 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220630000355/https://www.vogue.com/article/gloria-steinem-duchess-of-sussex-jessica-yellin-roe-v-wade|url-status=live}}</ref> Harry later condemned the decision as "rolling back of constitutional rights" in his address to the United Nations on [[Mandela Day]] in July 2022.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/prince-harry-united-nations-speech-roe-v-wade-b2125861.html|title=Prince Harry condemns the 'rolling back of constitutional rights' in United Nations speech|work=The Independent|first=Bevan|last=Hurley|date=18 July 2022|access-date=18 July 2022|archive-date=18 July 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220718164040/https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/prince-harry-united-nations-speech-roe-v-wade-b2125861.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Associate justice of the Supreme Court [[Samuel Alito]], who wrote the majority decision for the case, criticised foreign figures including Harry for their comments on "American law" during a speech.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://news.sky.com/story/prince-harry-and-boris-johnson-mocked-by-us-supreme-court-judge-for-speaking-out-against-aborting-ruling-12661330|title=Prince Harry and Boris Johnson mocked by US Supreme Court judge for speaking out against aborting ruling|work=Sky News|date=29 July 2022|access-date=30 July 2022|archive-date=29 July 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220729160719/https://news.sky.com/story/prince-harry-and-boris-johnson-mocked-by-us-supreme-court-judge-for-speaking-out-against-aborting-ruling-12661330|url-status=live}}</ref>

In June 2023, Harry broke royal protocol by criticising the [[UK government]] in his witness statement to a court.<ref name="government-statement">{{cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2023/jun/06/prince-harry-tells-court-britains-government-and-press-at-rock-bottom|title=Britain's government and press at rock bottom, Prince Harry tells court|work=The Guardian|first1=Jim|last1=Waterson|first2=Kiran|last2=Stacey|date=6 June 2023|access-date=6 June 2023|archive-date=6 June 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230606150123/https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2023/jun/06/prince-harry-tells-court-britains-government-and-press-at-rock-bottom|url-status=live}}</ref> He argued that both the [[British press]] and the government were "at rock bottom" and instead of scrutinising the government the press got "into bed with them so they can ensure the status quo".<ref name="government-statement"/>

===U.S. visa application===
In March 2023, [[the Heritage Foundation]] (HF) sent a dossier on Harry's drug use to different government entities, asking whether he had admitted to past drug use on his U.S. visa application.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/heritage-foundation-prince-harry-visa-b2305263.html|title=Conservative group demands to know if Prince Harry admitted drug use on US visa application|work=The Independent|first=Abe|last=Asher|date=21 March 2023|access-date=22 March 2023|archive-date=21 March 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230321211216/http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/heritage-foundation-prince-harry-visa-b2305263.html|url-status=live}}</ref> The following month, they filed a lawsuit against the [[U.S. Department of Homeland Security]] (DHS) demanding his immigration records.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/prince-harry-immigration-records-lawsuit-b2330385.html|title=Right-wing think tank files lawsuit demanding Prince Harry's immigration records|work=The Independent|first=Andrew|last=Feinberg|date=1 May 2023|access-date=2 May 2023|archive-date=1 May 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230501190932/https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/prince-harry-immigration-records-lawsuit-b2330385.html|url-status=live}}</ref> 

In March 2024, the U.S. government was ordered to hand over Harry's visa application details to a [[D.C.]] court. The move followed an initial failed freedom of information request that was asked for by the HF from DHS a year earlier.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Reporter |first=James Crawford-Smith Royal |date=8 March 2024 |title=Judge orders Prince Harry's visa application information be handed over |url=https://www.newsweek.com/judge-orders-prince-harry-visa-application-heritage-foundation-drugs-1877168 |access-date=11 March 2024 |work=Newsweek |archive-date=8 March 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240308165955/https://www.newsweek.com/judge-orders-prince-harry-visa-application-heritage-foundation-drugs-1877168 |url-status=live }}</ref> In September 2024, the case brought forward by the HF was closed due to the filing of two sealed orders and a sealed "[[memorandum opinion]]".<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2024/09/11/prince-harry-us-visa-ruling-hidden-from-public/|title=Prince Harry's US visa ruling hidden from public|work=The Telegraph|first=Victoria|last=Ward|date=11 September 2024|access-date=11 September 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240911051809/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2024/09/11/prince-harry-us-visa-ruling-hidden-from-public/|archive-date=11 September 2024|url-access=subscription}}</ref> The HF subsequently filed a request to "vacate" the ruling and release confidential correspondence between the judge and DHS.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newsweek.com/prince-harry-visa-drugs-lawsuit-heritage-foundation-homeland-security-1973363|title=Prince Harry's Visa Drugs Headache Isn't Over Yet|work=Newsweek|first=Jack|last=Royston|date=23 October 2024|access-date=26 October 2024}}</ref> Judge Carl Nichols ordered for the redacted versions of the court documents to be released by 18 March 2025.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/prince-harry-visa-spare-court-trump-drugs-b2715995.html|title=Prince Harry's visa files to be made public in days, US judge rules amid drug use claims|work=The Independent|first=Jessica|last=Coates|date=16 March 2025|access-date=18 March 2025}}</ref> 82 pages across seven exhibits that were heavily redacted and did not include the visa application itself were released, though his immigration status was withheld and it was not revealed whether he disclosed his drug use on his visa application.<ref name="Mar18-court">{{cite news|url=https://www.thetimes.com/us/news-today/article/prince-harry-visa-immigration-us-hjg0dcm82|title=Prince Harry's US visa documents unsealed after drug claims|work=The Times|first=Josie|last=Ensor|date=18 March 2025|access-date=18 March 2025}}</ref> Immigration officials argued in the case that HF could "not point to any evidence of government misconduct" while Harry's team stated that he was "truthful" and the documents suggested that he did not receive preferential treatment.<ref name="Mar18-court"/>

==Public life==
{{further|List of official overseas trips made by Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex}}
[[File:Prince Harry Trooping the Colour cropped.JPG|thumb|At [[Trooping the Colour]], June 2013]]
At the age of 21, Harry was appointed a [[Counsellor of State]] and began his duties in that capacity. The Queen granted Harry and William their own [[Royal Households of the United Kingdom|royal household]] on 6 January 2009. Previously, William and Harry's affairs had been handled by their father's office at [[Clarence House]] in central London. The new household released a statement announcing they had established their own office at nearby [[St James's Palace]] to look after their public, military and charitable activities.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.princeofwales.gov.uk/media/press-releases/new-household-his-royal-highness-prince-william-of-wales-and-his-royal-highness|title=A new Household for His Royal Highness Prince William of Wales and His Royal Highness Prince Henry of Wales|date=6 January 2009|work=Clarence House|access-date=28 May 2009|archive-date=19 September 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180919080111/https://www.princeofwales.gov.uk/media/press-releases/new-household-his-royal-highness-prince-william-of-wales-and-his-royal-highness|url-status=live}}</ref> In March 2012, Harry led an official visit to Belize as part of the [[Diamond Jubilee of Elizabeth II|Queen's Diamond Jubilee]] celebrations.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.princeofwales.gov.uk/newsandgallery/news/prince_harry_arrives_in_belize_at_the_start_of_his_diamond_j_1925598169.html#na |title=Prince Harry arrives in Belize at the start of his Diamond Jubilee tour on behalf of The Queen |work=Clarence House |date=2 March 2012 |access-date=31 March 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120809045819/http://www.princeofwales.gov.uk/newsandgallery/news/prince_harry_arrives_in_belize_at_the_start_of_his_diamond_j_1925598169.html#na |archive-date=9 August 2012 }}</ref> He continued to the Bahamas and Jamaica, where the Prime Minister, [[Portia Simpson-Miller]], was considering initiating a process of turning Jamaica into a republic.<ref>{{cite news|last=Harris|first=Carolyn|title=Royals of the Caribbean 2: Prince Harry is Partying with a Purpose in Belize, the Bahamas, Jamaica and Brazil|url=http://www.royalhistorian.com/royals-of-the-caribbean-2-prince-harry-parties-with-a-purpose-in-belize-the-bahamas-jamaica-and-brazil/|access-date=25 August 2012|newspaper=Royal Historian|date=5 March 2012|archive-date=30 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201130045625/http://www.royalhistorian.com/royals-of-the-caribbean-2-prince-harry-parties-with-a-purpose-in-belize-the-bahamas-jamaica-and-brazil/|url-status=live}}</ref> He then visited Brazil to attend the GREAT Campaign.<ref>{{cite news|title=Prince Harry praises UK and Brazil bonds|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-17313467|work=BBC News|date=10 March 2012|access-date=21 July 2018|archive-date=17 July 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200717173251/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-17313467|url-status=live}}</ref> Harry also played [[tambourine]] and took part in the music video for the song "[[Sing (Gary Barlow song)|Sing]]", which was released in May 2012 to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.eonline.com/news/317310/prince-harry-goes-pop-shakes-tambourine-and-his-booty-on-queen-s-diamond-jubilee-song|title=Prince Harry Goes Pop: Shakes Tambourine—and His Booty!—on Queen's Diamond Jubilee Song|work=E! Online|first=Gina|last=Serpe|date=18 May 2012|access-date=23 September 2021|archive-date=23 September 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210923212929/https://www.eonline.com/news/317310/prince-harry-goes-pop-shakes-tambourine-and-his-booty-on-queen-s-diamond-jubilee-song|url-status=live}}</ref>

Between 9 and 15 May 2013, he made an official visit to the United States. The tour promoted the rehabilitation of injured American and UK troops, publicised his own charities and supported British interests. It included engagements in Washington, DC, Colorado, New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut. He met survivors of [[Hurricane Sandy]] in New Jersey.<ref>{{cite news|title=Prince Harry to tour US to promote troops' rehabilitation|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-21922596|access-date=25 March 2013|date=25 March 2013|work=BBC News|archive-date=12 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201112003239/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-21922596|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Kirka |first=Danica |url=http://seattletimes.com/html/entertainment/2020635585_apeubritainprinceharry.html?syndication=rss |title=Prince Harry to visit US, skipping Vegas this time |work=The Seattle Times |date=25 March 2013 |access-date=31 July 2013 |archive-date=19 September 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180919074056/https://www.seattletimes.com/entertainment//2020635585_apeubritainprinceharry.html?mbaseid=2020635585&syndication=rss |url-status=live }}</ref> In October 2013, he undertook his first official tour of Australia, attending the [[International Fleet Review 2013|International Fleet Review]] at [[Sydney Harbour]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.sky.com/story/1150514/prince-harry-celebrates-navy-centenary-in-oz|title=Prince Harry Celebrates Navy Centenary in Oz|work=Sky News|date=5 October 2013|access-date=21 December 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150722000107/https://news.sky.com/story/1150514/prince-harry-celebrates-navy-centenary-in-oz|archive-date=22 July 2015}}</ref> He also paid a visit to the Australian SAS HQ in [[Perth]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-24421567|title=Prince Harry visits HQ of Australian SAS in Perth|work=BBC News|date=6 October 2013|access-date=21 December 2023|archive-date=24 May 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190524183519/https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-24421567|url-status=live}}</ref> In May 2014, he visited Estonia and Italy. In Estonia, he visited Freedom Square in the capital [[Tallinn]] to honour fallen Estonian soldiers. He also attended a reception at the Estonian Parliament<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-27447952|title=Prince Harry pays tribute to Estonia's soldiers during visit|date=16 May 2014|work=BBC News|access-date=21 December 2023|archive-date=7 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200807192556/https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-27447952|url-status=live}}</ref> and a [[NATO]] military exercise.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-27455901|title=Prince Harry meets Estonian troops during Nato training exercise|date=17 May 2014|work=BBC News|access-date=21 December 2023|archive-date=3 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201203055337/https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-27455901|url-status=live}}</ref> In Italy, Harry attended commemorations of the 70th anniversary of the [[Battle of Monte Cassino|Monte Cassino battles]], in which Polish, Commonwealth and British troops fought.<ref>{{cite news|title=Prince Harry commemorates sacrifice of Polish soldiers who captured Monte Cassino|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/prince-harry/10839040/Prince-Harry-commemorates-sacrifice-of-Polish-soldiers-who-captured-Monte-Cassino.html|date=18 May 2014|access-date=21 December 2023|work=The Telegraph|url-access=subscription|archive-date=12 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201112031927/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/prince-harry/10839040/Prince-Harry-commemorates-sacrifice-of-Polish-soldiers-who-captured-Monte-Cassino.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Prince Harry honours the Monte Cassino fallen troops killed in Italy battle|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/prince-harry/10839847/Prince-Harry-honours-the-Monte-Cassino-fallen-troops-killed-in-Italy-battle.html|date=18 May 2014|access-date=21 December 2023|first=Nick|last=Squires|work=The Telegraph|url-access=subscription|archive-date=5 February 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190205023204/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/prince-harry/10839847/Prince-Harry-honours-the-Monte-Cassino-fallen-troops-killed-in-Italy-battle.html|url-status=live}}</ref> He opened the [[Field of Remembrance]] at Westminster Abbey on 6 November 2014,<ref>{{cite news|title=Prince Harry meets Afghan war widow at Fields of Remembrance event|work=The Telegraph|date=6 November 2014|access-date=21 December 2023|first=Gordon|last=Rayner|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/history/world-war-one/11213112/Prince-Harry-attends-Remembrance-events.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141109131031/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/history/world-war-one/11213112/Prince-Harry-attends-Remembrance-events.html|archive-date=9 November 2014|url-access=subscription}}</ref> a task usually performed by Prince Philip.<ref>{{cite news|title=Prince Philip reunited with pilot he saved in Pacific during WW2|work=The Telegraph|date=7 November 2013|access-date=21 December 2023|first=Gordon|last=Rayner|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/prince-philip/10432990/Prince-Philip-reunited-with-pilot-he-saved-in-Pacific-during-WW2.html|url-access=subscription|archive-date=5 February 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190205105335/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/prince-philip/10432990/Prince-Philip-reunited-with-pilot-he-saved-in-Pacific-during-WW2.html|url-status=live}}</ref>

Before reporting for duty to the Australian Defence Force (ADF), Harry visited the [[Australian War Memorial]] in [[Canberra]] on 6 April 2015.<ref name="Prince Harry arrives in Australia"/> He made a farewell walkabout at the [[Sydney Opera House]] on 7 May 2015 and visited [[Macquarie University Hospital]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Prince Harry farewells Australia, greets fans at Sydney Harbour|url=http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-05-07/prince-harry-farewells-australia-greets-fans-at-sydney-harbour/6451778|date=7 May 2015|work=ABC|first=Brad|last=Ryan|access-date=21 December 2023|archive-date=30 September 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200930170205/https://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-05-07/prince-harry-farewells-australia-greets-fans-at-sydney-harbour/6451778|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Prince Harry thanks Australia for its warm welcome|url=http://www.princehenryofwales.org/news-and-diary/prince-harry-thanks-australia-its-warm-welcome|date=7 May 2015|access-date=21 December 2023|work=Clarence House|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150515102002/http://www.princehenryofwales.org/news-and-diary/prince-harry-thanks-australia-its-warm-welcome|archive-date=15 May 2015}}</ref> He joined his father in Turkey to attend commemorations of the centenary of the [[Gallipoli Campaign]] in April 2015.<ref>{{cite news|title=Gallipoli100 and ANZAC100 commemorations|url=https://www.royal.gov.uk/LatestNewsandDiary/Visitsandevents/2015/Gallipoli100andANZAC100commemorations.aspx|work=The Royal Family|access-date=16 February 2016|archive-date=12 June 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180612141209/https://www.royal.gov.uk/LatestNewsandDiary/Visitsandevents/2015/Gallipoli100andANZAC100commemorations.aspx|url-status=live}}</ref> In October 2015, Harry carried out a day of engagements in the US. He launched the [[Invictus Games]] Orlando 2016 with First Lady [[Michelle Obama]] and Second Lady [[Jill Biden]] at [[Fort Belvoir]].<ref>{{cite web|title=PRINCE HARRY JOINS FIRST LADY MICHELLE OBAMA AND DR. BIDEN TO OFFICIALLY LAUNCH INVICTUS GAMES ORLANDO 2016|publisher=Invictus Games Foundation|url=https://invictusgamesfoundation.org/news/2016-invictus-games-launch|date=28 October 2015|access-date=21 December 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304081447/https://invictusgamesfoundation.org/news/2016-invictus-games-launch|archive-date=4 March 2016}}</ref> He later attended an Invictus Games board meeting and a reception to celebrate the launch at the British Ambassador's Residence.<ref>{{cite news|title=Prince Harry to promote Invictus Games in meeting with Barack Obama|work=The Telegraph|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/prince-harry/11959351/Prince-Harry-to-promote-Invictus-Games-in-meeting-with-Barack-Obama.html|date=28 October 2015|access-date=9 March 2018|url-access=subscription|archive-date=16 November 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191116150709/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/prince-harry/11959351/Prince-Harry-to-promote-Invictus-Games-in-meeting-with-Barack-Obama.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Harry, as patron of Sentebale, travelled to Lesotho to attend the opening of the Mamohato Children's Centre in November 2015.<ref>{{cite news|title='Mamohato Children's Centre is officially opened|url=http://sentebale.org/mamohato-childrens-centre-is-officially-opened|work=Sentebale|access-date=9 March 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160601102220/http://sentebale.org/mamohato-childrens-centre-is-officially-opened/|archive-date=1 June 2016}}</ref> From 30 November to 3 December 2015, he made an official visit to South Africa.<ref>{{cite news|title=Programme details for Prince Harry's tour of Lesotho and South Africa|url=http://www.princeofwales.gov.uk/media/press-releases/programme-details-prince-harrys-tour-of-lesotho-and-south-africa|work=Clarence House|date=19 November 2015|access-date=21 December 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160223082746/http://www.princeofwales.gov.uk/media/press-releases/programme-details-prince-harrys-tour-of-lesotho-and-south-africa|archive-date=23 February 2016}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite news|title=Prince Harry Gives Top Honour To Tutu|url=http://news.sky.com/story/1596887/prince-harry-gives-top-honour-to-tutu|work=Sky News|date=30 November 2015|access-date=21 December 2023|first=Rhiannon|last=Mills|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151203002539/http://news.sky.com/story/1596887/prince-harry-gives-top-honour-to-tutu|archive-date=3 December 2015}}</ref> Harry also played the Sentebale Royal Salute Polo Cup, at [[Val de Vie Estate]] in Cape Town, fundraising for Sentebale.<ref>{{cite news|title=Prince Harry plays in Polo Cup in Cape Town
|url=http://sentebale.org/prince-harry-plays-in-polo-cup-in-cape-town/|work=Sentebale|date=28 November 2015|access-date=9 March 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170629194250/http://sentebale.org/prince-harry-plays-in-polo-cup-in-cape-town/|archive-date=29 June 2017}}</ref> He visited Nepal 19–23 March 2016.<ref>{{cite news|title=Prince Harry welcomed in Pokhara|work=The Himalayan Times|url=https://thehimalayantimes.com/nepal/prince-harry-welcomed-pokhara|date=22 March 2016|access-date=21 December 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160330033846/http://thehimalayantimes.com/nepal/prince-harry-welcomed-pokhara/|archive-date=30 March 2016}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite news|title=Prince Harry coming back to Kathmandu today|url=https://thehimalayantimes.com/nepal/prince-harry-coming-back-kathmandu-today|work=The Himalayan Times|date=28 March 2016|access-date=21 December 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160413170902/http://thehimalayantimes.com/nepal/prince-harry-coming-back-kathmandu-today/|archive-date=13 April 2016}}</ref>

[[File:Johnson and Prince Harry at 2020 African Investment Summit.jpg|upright|240px|left|thumb|The Duke with British prime minister [[Boris Johnson]] at the 2020 UK–Africa Investment Summit]]
In April 2018, he was appointed Commonwealth [[youth ambassador]], a position which he held until March 2020.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://uk.mobile.reuters.com/article/amp/idUKKBN1HM10H|title=Prince Harry promises to listen as he starts new Commonwealth job|last=James|first=William|work=Reuters|access-date=6 July 2018|archive-date=20 September 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190920092723/https://uk.mobile.reuters.com/article/amp/idUKKBN1HM10H|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="TC4">{{cite magazine |url= https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2020/01/prince-harry-meghan-markle-titles |title=Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Will Abandon Their Royal Titles |first=Kate |last=Nicholl |date=18 January 2020 |access-date=19 January 2020 |magazine=Vanity Fair |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200407132616/https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2020/01/prince-harry-meghan-markle-titles |archive-date=7 April 2020 |url-status=live}}</ref> Also in that month, Harry became a patron of Walk of America, a campaign which brings together a number of veterans who will take part in a 1,000-mile expedition across the US in mid-2018.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://people.com/royals/prince-harry-charms-veterans-as-u-s-ambassador-says-royal-wedding-is-going-to-be-unbelievable/|title=Prince Harry Charms Veterans as U.S. Ambassador Says Royal Wedding 'Is Going to Be Unbelievable'|magazine=People|first=Simon|last=Perry|date=11 April 2018|access-date=13 April 2018|archive-date=9 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201109041242/https://people.com/royals/prince-harry-charms-veterans-as-u-s-ambassador-says-royal-wedding-is-going-to-be-unbelievable/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.itv.com/news/2018-04-11/prince-harry-walk-of-america-walking-with-the-wounded/|title=Prince Harry launches 'Walk of America' as he becomes patron of expedition|work=ITV News|date=11 April 2018|access-date=13 April 2018|archive-date=19 September 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180919080104/http://www.itv.com/news/2018-04-11/prince-harry-walk-of-america-walking-with-the-wounded/|url-status=live}}</ref> The Prince was appointed the president of [[The Queen's Commonwealth Trust]], which focuses on projects involving children and welfare of prisoners, in April.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://us.hellomagazine.com/royalty/2018041247774/the-queen-prince-harry-gift-commonwealth/|title=The Queen has given Prince Harry the ultimate gift|magazine=Hello!|first=Emmy|last=Griffiths|date=12 April 2018|access-date=13 April 2018|archive-date=13 February 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190213131953/https://us.hellomagazine.com/royalty/2018041247774/the-queen-prince-harry-gift-commonwealth/|url-status=live}}</ref> Periodically, online QCT chat sessions were conducted and uploaded to YouTube for general public viewing.<ref>{{cite AV media|url=https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaKjYjjY2ARF4SjuuV2mwZA|title=The Queen's Commonwealth Trust|via=YouTube|access-date=21 October 2020|archive-date=17 March 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210317104857/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaKjYjjY2ARF4SjuuV2mwZA|url-status=live}}</ref> He remained the charity's president until February 2021.<ref name=QCT21>{{cite news |date=19 February 2021 |title=Harry and Meghan not returning as working members of Royal Family |work=BBC News |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-56127673 |access-date=19 February 2021 |archive-date=4 March 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210304130733/https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-56127673 |url-status=live }}</ref> In July 2018, Harry travelled to [[Dublin]], Ireland, alongside his wife Meghan, which marked their first overseas visit as a couple.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.independent.ie/style/celebrity/celebrity-news/britains-prince-harry-and-meghan-markle-set-for-first-trip-abroad-as-newlyweds-with-dublin-tour-37026481.html |title=Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan Markle set for first trip abroad as newlyweds with Dublin tour |work=Independent.ie |date=19 June 2018 |access-date=19 June 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180619113036/https://www.independent.ie/style/celebrity/celebrity-news/britains-prince-harry-and-meghan-markle-set-for-first-trip-abroad-as-newlyweds-with-dublin-tour-37026481.html |archive-date=19 June 2018 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.irishtimes.com/life-and-style/people/prince-harry-and-meghan-markle-to-visit-dublin-1.3536037 |title=Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to visit Dublin |newspaper=The Irish Times |date=19 June 2018 |access-date=19 June 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180702101337/https://www.irishtimes.com/life-and-style/people/prince-harry-and-meghan-markle-to-visit-dublin-1.3536037|archive-date=2 July 2018 |url-status=live}}</ref> In October 2018, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex travelled to Sydney, for the [[2018 Invictus Games]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2018/jun/11/prince-harry-and-meghan-to-visit-australia-in-october-for-invictus-games|title=Prince Harry and Meghan to visit Australia in October for Invictus Games|newspaper=The Guardian|date=11 June 2018|access-date=18 October 2020|archive-date=9 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201109040807/https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2018/jun/11/prince-harry-and-meghan-to-visit-australia-in-october-for-invictus-games|url-status=live}}</ref> This formed part of a Pacific tour that included Australia, Fiji, Tonga and New Zealand.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/in-pictures-45939855 |title=Royal tour: Harry and Meghan's overseas trip so far |work=BBC News |date=31 October 2018 |access-date=19 December 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181218112035/https://www.bbc.com/news/in-pictures-45939855 |archive-date=18 December 2018 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="Lyons">{{cite news |url=https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2018/oct/19/prince-harry-meghan-australia-duke-duchess-sussex |title=Bearing a baby and banana bread, Harry and Meghan enchant Australia |newspaper=The Guardian |first=Kate |last=Lyons |date=19 October 2018 |access-date=19 December 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181221041417/https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2018/oct/19/prince-harry-meghan-australia-duke-duchess-sussex |archive-date=21 December 2018 |url-status=live}}</ref>

Harry identifies as a [[feminist]].<ref>{{cite magazine |url=https://www.elle.com/uk/life-and-culture/a25899865/prince-harry-feminist/ |title=Prince Harry Just Told The Public He's A Feminist And Yes To Modern Royalty |date=15 January 2019 |magazine=Elle |first=George |last=Driver |access-date=2 January 2021 |archive-date=11 February 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240211131224/https://www.elle.com/uk/life-and-culture/a25899865/prince-harry-feminist/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/tradition/a33807343/meghan-markle-prince-harry-feminism-gloria-steinem-quote/|title=Meghan Markle Opens Up About Prince Harry's Feminism with Gloria Steinem|date=26 August 2020|magazine=Town & Country|first=Caroline|last=Hallman|access-date=2 January 2021|archive-date=31 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201231232948/https://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/tradition/a33807343/meghan-markle-prince-harry-feminism-gloria-steinem-quote/|url-status=live}}</ref> During their visit to Morocco in February 2019, the Duke and Duchess focused on projects centred on "women's empowerment, girls' education, inclusivity and encouragement of social entrepreneurship".<ref>{{cite magazine |url=https://people.com/royals/meghan-markle-prince-harry-morocco-royal-tour/ |title=Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Arrive Hand-in-Hand in Morocco for Last Royal Tour Before Baby |magazine=People |first1=Simon |last1=Perry |first2=Erin |last2=Hill |date=23 February 2019 |access-date=24 February 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190224060001/https://people.com/royals/meghan-markle-prince-harry-morocco-royal-tour/ |archive-date=24 February 2019 |url-status=live}}</ref> As part of establishing a separate office from that of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge in 2019, the Duke and Duchess created an Instagram social media account, which broke the record for the fastest account at the time to reach a million followers.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/2019/04/02/prince-harry-meghan-instagram-debut-royals-launch-new-separate-account/3340999002/ |title=Harry and Meghan's new Instagram account is a record-breaking hit with millions |website=USA Today |access-date=20 April 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190420054931/https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/2019/04/02/prince-harry-meghan-instagram-debut-royals-launch-new-separate-account/3340999002/ |archive-date=20 April 2019 |url-status=live}}</ref> During his trip to Angola in 2019, the Duke visited the Born Free to Shine project in Luanda, an initiative by First Lady [[Ana Dias Lourenço]] which aims to "prevent HIV transmission from mothers to babies" through education, medical testing and treatment. He also met HIV+ youth and teenagers during his visit.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://people.com/royals/prince-harry-continues-princess-dianas-legacy-by-meeting-with-a-group-of-hiv-teens-in-angola/|title=Prince Harry Continues Princess Diana's Legacy by Meeting with a Group of HIV+ Teens in Angola|magazine=People|first=Stephanie|last=Petit|date=29 September 2019|access-date=29 September 2019|archive-date=30 September 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190930215408/https://people.com/royals/prince-harry-continues-princess-dianas-legacy-by-meeting-with-a-group-of-hiv-teens-in-angola/|url-status=live}}</ref> During his visit to the Luengue-Luiana National Park, the Duke unveiled an initiative by the [[Queen's Commonwealth Canopy]] to help with protecting "an ancient elephant migration route" by providing safe passage for them in the forest.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.harpersbazaar.com/celebrity/latest/a29284325/prince-harry-queens-commonwealth-canopy-angola/|title=Prince Harry Unveils New Conservation Project in Angola|magazine=Harper's Bazaar|date=28 September 2019|access-date=29 September 2019|archive-date=26 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210126090123/https://www.harpersbazaar.com/celebrity/latest/a29284325/prince-harry-queens-commonwealth-canopy-angola/|url-status=live}}</ref> In September and October 2019, a Southern African tour included Malawi, Angola, South Africa and Botswana. Because infant son Archie travelled with the Sussexes, this was "their first official tour as a family".<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.harpersbazaar.com/celebrity/latest/a27950856/meghan-markle-prince-harry-royal-tour-africa-2019/|title=Meghan Markle, Prince Harry, and Archie's Royal Tour of Southern Africa: Everything You Need to Know|magazine=Harper's Bazaar|first=Erica|last=Gonzales|date=6 September 2019|access-date=20 October 2020|archive-date=22 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201022234316/https://www.harpersbazaar.com/celebrity/latest/a27950856/meghan-markle-prince-harry-royal-tour-africa-2019/|url-status=live}}</ref> Harry completed 1,190 engagements between 2006 and 2019.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2023/apr/07/the-royal-clan-whos-who-what-do-they-do-and-how-much-money-do-they-get|title=The royal clan: who's who, what do they do and how much money do they get?|work=The Guardian|date=7 April 2023|access-date=8 April 2023|archive-date=7 April 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230407235014/https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2023/apr/07/the-royal-clan-whos-who-what-do-they-do-and-how-much-money-do-they-get|url-status=live}}</ref>
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===Stepping back and subsequent public appearances===
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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.<ref>{{cite news|title=Duke and Duchess of Sussex step back from senior royal duties. Read their full statement|url=https://www.cnn.com/2020/01/08/uk/harry-meghan-step-back-from-royal-family-full-statement-gbr-intl/index.html|work=CNN|date=8 January 2020|access-date=8 January 2020|archive-date=9 January 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200109020325/https://www.cnn.com/2020/01/08/uk/harry-meghan-step-back-from-royal-family-full-statement-gbr-intl/index.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/prince-harry-and-meghan-to-step-back-as-senior-royals-and-split-time-between-britain-and-north-america/2020/01/08/564f3e32-3249-11ea-971b-43bec3ff9860_story.html|title=Prince Harry and Meghan to 'step back' as senior royals and split time between Britain and North America|newspaper=The Washington Post|first1=William|last1=Booth|first2=Karla|last2=Adam|date=8 January 2020|access-date=8 January 2020|url-access=subscription|archive-date=4 April 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200404223408/https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/prince-harry-and-meghan-to-step-back-as-senior-royals-and-split-time-between-britain-and-north-america/2020/01/08/564f3e32-3249-11ea-971b-43bec3ff9860_story.html|url-status=live}}</ref> A statement released by the Palace confirmed that the Duke and Duchess were to become financially independent and cease to represent the Queen.<ref name="Statement-2020">{{cite news|url=https://www.news.com.au/entertainment/celebrity-life/royals/secret-message-hidden-in-queens-statement/news-story/a4be63ab82e8fd5078933029d7ace33f|title=Queen rejects Harry and Meghan's plan|website=news.com.au|first=Daniela|last=Elser|date=20 January 2020|access-date=21 October 2020|archive-date=8 March 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210308111505/https://www.news.com.au/entertainment/celebrity-life/royals/secret-message-hidden-in-queens-statement/news-story/a4be63ab82e8fd5078933029d7ace33f|url-status=live}}</ref> At the time of the announcement of Harry and Meghan's decision to "step back" as senior members of the royal family in 2020, 95% of the couple's income derived from the £2.3 million given to them annually by Harry's father, Charles, as part of his income from the [[Duchy of Cornwall]].<ref name=TeleJan2020>{{cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2020/01/10/prince-harry-meghan-does-fortune-come-will-make-money/|title=Prince Harry and Meghan: Where does their fortune come from – and how will they make money?|date=10 January 2020|work=[[The Daily Telegraph]]|first=Josh|last=White|access-date=6 April 2020|url-access=subscription|archive-date=25 March 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200325023646/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2020/01/10/prince-harry-meghan-does-fortune-come-will-make-money/|url-status=live}}</ref> The couple retain their HRH stylings but are not permitted to use them.<ref name="Statement-2020"/> The formal role of the Duke and Duchess was subject to a twelve-month review period, ending in March 2021. In March 2020, Harry attended the opening of the Silverstone Experience in [[Silverstone Circuit]] together with racing driver [[Lewis Hamilton]]. Harry's appearance at the museum was his final solo engagement as a senior royal.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/av/uk-england-northamptonshire-51770835/prince-harry-joins-lewis-hamilton-to-open-silverstone-museum|title=Prince Harry joins Lewis Hamilton to open Silverstone museum|work=BBC News|date=6 March 2020|access-date=11 March 2020|archive-date=11 February 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240211131107/https://www.bbc.com/news/av/uk-england-northamptonshire-51770835|url-status=live}}</ref> He and Meghan attended the [[Commonwealth Day]] service at Westminster Abbey on 9 March 2020, which was their last engagement as a couple before they officially stepped down on 31 March. Harry's personal wealth was estimated at £30 million by ''[[The Daily Telegraph]]'' in 2020.<ref name=TeleJan2020/> Two years later, they made their first official appearance in the UK in June 2022 while attending the [[Platinum Jubilee National Service of Thanksgiving]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-61685845|title=Prince Harry and Meghan navigate a tricky return to duty|work=BBC|first=Daniela|last=Relph|date=3 June 2022|access-date=7 June 2022|archive-date=22 September 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220922063148/https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-61685845|url-status=live}}</ref>

The Sussexes visited the UK and Germany in September 2022 for a number of charity events in [[Manchester]] and [[Düsseldorf]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-62547219|title=Harry and Meghan to visit UK in September for charity events|work=BBC|date=15 August 2022|access-date=22 August 2022|archive-date=22 September 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220922095645/https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-62547219|url-status=live}}</ref> On 8 September 2022, while Harry and Meghan were in London preparing to attend a charity event, [[Death and state funeral of Elizabeth II|Queen Elizabeth II died]] at [[Balmoral Castle]] in Scotland, and they remained in the United Kingdom for her funeral.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.yahoo.com/news/harry-meghan-cancel-engagements-the-queen-balmoral-125822728.html|title=Meghan stays in London as Harry joins Royal Family at Balmoral to be at Queen's side|work=Yahoo! News|date=8 September 2022|access-date=10 September 2022|archive-date=9 September 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220909231754/https://www.yahoo.com/news/harry-meghan-cancel-engagements-the-queen-balmoral-125822728.html|url-status=live}}</ref>

Harry and Meghan visited Nigeria in May 2024 to honour the work of the Invictus Games. According to CNN, their trip focused on "sports rehabilitation, mental health, and women's empowerment".<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.cnn.com/2024/05/13/africa/meghan-nigeria-tour-int-latam/index.html/|title=Meghan visited Nigeria as a duchess and left an African princess|work=CNN|first=Stephanie|last=Busari|date=13 May 2024|access-date=14 May 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240514160711/https://www.cnn.com/2024/05/13/africa/meghan-nigeria-tour-int-latam/index.html/|archive-date=14 May 2024|url-status=live}}</ref>

====Publicly funded police security====
Harry faced difficulties with obtaining and maintaining publicly funded security, both in Canada and the United Kingdom, after he and Meghan announced their self-demotion within the royal family. While the couple resided on [[Vancouver Island]], the [[Canadian Taxpayers Federation]] launched a petition calling for the [[Royal Canadian Mounted Police]] to cease [[Monarchy of Canada#Security|providing security]] to the Sussexes.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.taxpayer.com/newsroom/rcmp-bill-for-meghan-and-harry-rises-to-93,000?id=18740|title=RCMP bill for Meghan and Harry topped $50,000|work=Canadian Taxpayers Federation|date=15 June 2020|access-date=1 February 2023|archive-date=11 March 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230311151935/https://www.taxpayer.com/newsroom/rcmp-bill-for-meghan-and-harry-rises-to-93,000?id=18740|url-status=live}}</ref> The Government of Canada announced RCMP security would not be provided after March 2020 when the couple's status changed.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/harry-meghan-security-costs-rcmp-canada-1.5478022|title=Canada will not pay for Prince Harry and Meghan's security after March|work=CBC News|first=Evan|last=Dyer|date=27 February 2020|access-date=18 March 2023|archive-date=27 February 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200227230457/https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/harry-meghan-security-costs-rcmp-canada-1.5478022|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name=CBC>{{cite news| url=https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/prince-harry-rcmp-protection-1.6276872| last=Thompson| first=Elizabeth| title=Protecting Prince Harry cost Canadians more than $334,000| date=8 December 2021| work=CBC News| access-date=3 August 2022| archive-date=3 August 2022| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220803174246/https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/prince-harry-rcmp-protection-1.6276872| url-status=live}}</ref> A similar petition circulated in the UK in mid-March 2020.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://meaww.com/petition-britain-uk-pay-stop-prince-harry-meghan-markle-security-25-million|title=Petition calls for UK to stop footing Harry and Meghan's $25M security bill: 'They have made their choice'|work=MEAWW|first=Ishani|last=Ghose|date=19 March 2020|access-date=1 February 2023|archive-date=1 February 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230201175628/https://meaww.com/petition-britain-uk-pay-stop-prince-harry-meghan-markle-security-25-million|url-status=live}}</ref> The backlash in the two countries led President [[Donald Trump]] to preemptively assert that the United States would not pay either; though, the couple never intended to ask for it while in the US.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-52086992|title=Trump says Harry and Meghan must pay for security|work=BBC News|date=29 March 2020|access-date=1 February 2023|archive-date=19 April 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210419111928/https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-52086992|url-status=live}}</ref>

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.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-60012238|title=Prince Harry in legal fight to pay for UK police protection|work=BBC|first=Joseph|last=Lee|date=15 January 2022|access-date=16 January 2022|archive-date=8 December 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221208193416/https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-60012238|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2022/jan/16/uk-too-dangerous-for-us-to-visit-says-prince-harry-meghan|title=UK too dangerous for us to visit, says Prince Harry|work=The Guardian|first=Caroline|last=Davies|date=16 January 2022|access-date=16 January 2022|archive-date=23 September 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220923160253/https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2022/jan/16/uk-too-dangerous-for-us-to-visit-says-prince-harry-meghan|url-status=live}}</ref> He had made the offer to pay during the [[Sandringham Summit]] and "self-evidently believed" that it would be passed on to the government.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/prince-harry-could-not-afford-private-security-without-earning-prkpgzghq|title=Prince Harry 'couldn't afford private security without earning'|work=The Times|first=David|last=Brown|date=17 March 2023|access-date=18 March 2023|url-access=subscription|archive-date=17 March 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230317210430/https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/prince-harry-could-not-afford-private-security-without-earning-prkpgzghq|url-status=live}}</ref> Following the first court hearing of the case by the [[High Court of Justice|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.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-60438739|title=Prince Harry says UK still his home as he bids for police security on visits|work=BBC|first=Dominic|last=Casciani|date=18 February 2022|access-date=19 February 2022|archive-date=5 December 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221205162629/https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-60438739|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2022/feb/18/prince-harry-does-not-feel-safe-in-uk-lawyers-tell-high-court|title=Prince Harry 'does not feel safe in UK', lawyers tell high court|work=The Guardian|first=Ben|last=Quinn|date=18 February 2022|access-date=19 February 2022|archive-date=9 November 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221109044559/https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2022/feb/18/prince-harry-does-not-feel-safe-in-uk-lawyers-tell-high-court|url-status=live}}</ref> After receiving applications by the Duke and the Home Office to keep parts of the case private, the High Court ruled in March 2022 that some parts of it would remain confidential.<ref name="BBC-Mar202">{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-60860357|title=Prince Harry: Parts of legal case to be kept secret, court says|work=BBC|first=Alex|last=Therrien|date=24 March 2022|access-date=24 March 2022|archive-date=10 December 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221210035626/https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-60860357|url-status=live}}</ref> 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".<ref name="BBC-Mar202"/> In July 2022, Mr Justice Swift granted permission for part of Harry's claim to proceed for a judicial review.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-62265278|title=Prince Harry wins bid to challenge security decisions|work=BBC|first=George|last=Bowden|date=22 July 2022|access-date=22 July 2022|archive-date=8 December 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221208192851/https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-62265278|url-status=live}}</ref>

Harry filed a lawsuit against the Home Office and the [[Metropolitan Police]] in August 2022, 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.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/prince-harry-sues-uk-government-reduced-security-team-qrt3zbn7q|title=Prince Harry sues UK government again over reduced security team|work=The Times|first=Valentine|last=Low|date=5 August 2022|access-date=7 August 2022|url-access=subscription|archive-date=8 August 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220808013539/https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/prince-harry-sues-uk-government-reduced-security-team-qrt3zbn7q|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newsweek.com/prince-harry-files-new-lawsuit-against-u-k-government-tensions-remain-police-security-1730681|title=Harry Files New Lawsuit Against U.K. Government in Sign Tensions Remain|work=Newsweek|first=Jack|last=Royston|date=4 August 2022|access-date=5 August 2022|archive-date=2 December 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221202030940/https://www.newsweek.com/prince-harry-files-new-lawsuit-against-u-k-government-tensions-remain-police-security-1730681|url-status=live}}</ref> In February 2023, a High Court judge ruled that the second case should be thrown out,<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newsweek.com/prince-harry-buy-armed-police-uk-home-office-lawsuit-security-1800559|title=Prince Harry Should not Be Allowed to 'Buy' Armed Police—U.K. Home Office|work=Newsweek|first=Jack|last=Royston|date=16 May 2023|access-date=16 May 2023|archive-date=16 May 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230516153845/https://www.newsweek.com/prince-harry-buy-armed-police-uk-home-office-lawsuit-security-1800559|url-status=live}}</ref> however, the decision was later appealed by Harry's legal team.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/prince-harry-court-home-office-b2339791.html|title=Prince Harry in court again over payment for security|work=The Independent|first=Jess|last=Glass|date=16 May 2023|access-date=16 May 2023|archive-date=16 May 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230516143832/https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/prince-harry-court-home-office-b2339791.html|url-status=live}}</ref> He lost the legal challenge in May 2023, meaning that he will not be allowed to make private payments for police protection.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-65609209|title=Prince Harry loses challenge to pay for police protection in UK|work=BBC News|first=Sean|last=Coughlan|date=23 May 2023|access-date=23 May 2023|archive-date=23 May 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230523094306/https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-65609209|url-status=live}}</ref> In June 2023, a [[Freedom of Information Act 2000|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.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.geo.tv/493829-prince-harrys-high-court-case-expected-to-cost-taxpayers-over-1-million|title=Prince Harry's High Court case "expected to cost taxpayers over £1 million"|work=Geo News|date=17 June 2023|access-date=20 June 2023|archive-date=11 February 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240211131218/https://www.geo.tv/|url-status=live}}</ref> 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.<ref name="Feb24-Ravec">{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-68421992|title=Prince Harry loses High Court challenge over UK security levels|work=BBC News|first1=Sean|last1=Coughlan|first2=Alex|last2=Binley|date=28 February 2024|access-date=28 February 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240228164333/https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-68421992|archive-date=28 February 2024}}</ref> Harry's lawyers announced that they would appeal the decision.<ref name="Feb24-Ravec"/> In April 2024, he lost an initial attempt to appeal against the ruling.<ref name="Guardian-appeal24">{{cite news|url=https://theguardian.com/uk-news/2024/apr/15/prince-harry-duke-of-sussex-loses-initial-attempt-to-appeal-against-security-ruling|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240415212537/https://theguardian.com/uk-news/2024/apr/15/prince-harry-duke-of-sussex-loses-initial-attempt-to-appeal-against-security-ruling|title=Prince Harry loses initial attempt to appeal against security ruling|work=The Guardian|first=Matthew|last=Weaver|date=15 April 2024|archive-date=15 April 2024|access-date=15 April 2024|url-status=live}}</ref> Despite his lawyers' attempts to have him pay no more than 50% of the Home Office's legal costs of defending his challenge, the judge held him liable for 90% of the costs.<ref name="Guardian-appeal24"/> It was also revealed that during the proceedings Harry had leaked information via email to "a partner of Schillings" and to [[Johnny Mercer (politician)|Johnny Mercer]], for which he apologised to the court.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2024/04/15/prince-harry-apologises-confidentiality-rules-high-court/|title=Prince Harry apologises for breaking confidentiality rules in High Court case|work=The Telegraph|first=Victoria|last=Ward|date=15 April 2024|access-date=15 April 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240415205613/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2024/04/15/prince-harry-apologises-confidentiality-rules-high-court/|archive-date=15 April 2024}}</ref> In May 2024, he was given permission by the [[Court of Appeal (England and Wales)|Court of Appeal]] to challenge the High Court's decision.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c7228zd319lo|title=Prince Harry can appeal against UK security ruling|work=BBC News|first=James|last=Gregory|date=6 June 2024|access-date=7 June 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240607070904/https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c7228zd319lo|archive-date=7 June 2024|url-status=live}}</ref>

==Civilian career and investments==
In summer 2019, before announcing their decision to step back in January 2020, Harry and his wife were involved in talks with [[Jeffrey Katzenberg]], the founder of the now-defunct streaming platform [[Quibi]], over a possible role in the service without gaining personal profits, but they eventually decided against joining the project.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://etcanada.com/news/764547/meghan-markle-and-prince-harrys-meetings-with-quibi-came-at-request-of-founder-jeffrey-katzenberg/|title=Meghan Markle And Prince Harry's Meetings With Quibi Came At Request Of Founder Jeffrey Katzenberg|work=ET Canada|first=Sean|last=Mandell|date=2 April 2021|access-date=3 April 2021|archive-date=3 April 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210403014407/https://etcanada.com/news/764547/meghan-markle-and-prince-harrys-meetings-with-quibi-came-at-request-of-founder-jeffrey-katzenberg/}}</ref> In September 2019, it was reported that the couple had hired New York-based PR firm [[Sunshine Sachs]], which represented them until 2022.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.tatler.com/article/harry-and-meghan-hire-new-pr-sunshine-sachs|title=Have Meghan and Harry just hired a new crisis PR firm in the US?|magazine=Tatler|first=Annabelle|last=Spranklen|date=3 September 2019|access-date=11 November 2021|archive-date=10 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211110020558/https://www.tatler.com/article/harry-and-meghan-hire-new-pr-sunshine-sachs|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/prince-harry-meghan-markle-sussex-pr-pinterest-b1722733.html|title=Prince Harry and Meghan Markle hire US public relations team including ex-Pinterest executive|work=The Independent|first=Justin|last=Vallejo|date=14 November 2020|access-date=9 November 2021|archive-date=12 May 2022|archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220512/https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/prince-harry-meghan-markle-sussex-pr-pinterest-b1722733.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://okmagazine.com/p/meghan-markle-prince-harry-ditch-us-based-pr-firm-pulled-from-royal-life/|title=Meghan Markle & Prince Harry Ditch US-Based PR Firm Who Pulled Them From Royal Life|magazine=OK!|first=Nikki|last=Schuster|date=16 September 2022|access-date=19 September 2022|archive-date=20 September 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220920173553/https://okmagazine.com/p/meghan-markle-prince-harry-ditch-us-based-pr-firm-pulled-from-royal-life/|url-status=live}}</ref> The couple has also been associated with [[Adam Lilling]]'s Plus Capital, a venture capital fund designed to connect early stage companies with influencers and investors.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2023/02/10/duke-duchess-sussex-working-hollywood-investor-who-makes-millions/|title=Duke and Duchess of Sussex working with Hollywood investor who makes millions for celebrities|work=The Daily Telegraph|first=Victoria|last=Ward|date=10 February 2023|access-date=23 February 2023|url-access=subscription|archive-date=24 February 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230224003936/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2023/02/10/duke-duchess-sussex-working-hollywood-investor-who-makes-millions/|url-status=live}}</ref> Between 2019 and 2020, Harry and Meghan contributed to the book ''[[Finding Freedom]]'' through a [[third-party source]].<ref name="Guardian-Nov10">{{cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2021/nov/10/meghan-admits-her-pr-chief-gave-biography-authors-information-with-her-knowledge|title=Meghan admits aide gave biography authors information with her knowledge|work=[[The Guardian]]|first=Tom|last=Ambrose|date=10 November 2021|access-date=10 November 2021|archive-date=10 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211110201028/https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2021/nov/10/meghan-admits-her-pr-chief-gave-biography-authors-information-with-her-knowledge|url-status=live}}</ref> Despite initially denying their involvement with the book,<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-53535221|title=Harry and Meghan 'did not contribute' to new book Finding Freedom|work=BBC News|date=25 July 2020|access-date=27 February 2025}}</ref> their contributions to the book became apparent during [[Meghan, Duchess of Sussex#Associated Newspapers Limited|Meghan's court case against Associated Newspapers]] who were trying to use the book in their defense.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-59242093|title=Duchess of Sussex apologises to court for biography exchanges|work=BBC News|date=10 November 2021|access-date=10 November 2021|archive-date=10 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211110214535/https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-59242093|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite magazine|date=29 September 2020|title=Meghan Markle Loses Latest Round in Court Battle With Associated Newspapers|magazine=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|url=https://variety.com/2020/tv/global/meghan-markle-loses-court-battle-1234786287/|access-date=22 October 2020|archive-date=26 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201026104015/https://variety.com/2020/tv/global/meghan-markle-loses-court-battle-1234786287/|url-status=live}}</ref> 

In June 2020, they signed with the Harry Walker Agency, owned by media company [[Endeavor (company)|Endeavor]], to conduct paid public speaking engagements.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-britain-royals-speaking/harry-and-meghan-sign-with-a-list-agency-to-hit-the-speaking-circuit-idUSKBN23V2VB|title=Harry and Meghan sign with A-list agency to hit the speaking circuit|work=Reuters|first=Lisa|last=Richwine|date=24 June 2020|access-date=15 December 2020|archive-date=9 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210109131843/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-britain-royals-speaking/harry-and-meghan-sign-with-a-list-agency-to-hit-the-speaking-circuit-idUSKBN23V2VB|url-status=live}}</ref> In September 2020, the Sussexes signed a private commercial deal with [[Netflix]].<ref>{{cite web|date=2 September 2020|title=Netflix Teams With Prince Harry And Meghan Markle For Overall Deal|url=https://television.mxdwn.com/news/netflix-teams-with-prince-harry-and-meghan-markle-for-overall-deal/|access-date=3 September 2020|website=mxdwn Television|archive-date=20 September 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200920230840/https://television.mxdwn.com/news/netflix-teams-with-prince-harry-and-meghan-markle-for-overall-deal/|url-status=live}}</ref> In December 2020, the Duke and Duchess signed a multi-year deal with [[Spotify]] to produce and host their own programs through their audio producing company, [[Archewell]] Audio.<ref>{{cite news |title=Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's media empire expands with Spotify podcast deal |url=https://www.cnn.com/2020/12/15/media/meghan-harry-podcast-spotify/index.html |access-date=15 December 2020 |work=CNN |date=15 December 2020 |archive-date=15 March 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210315172525/https://www.cnn.com/2020/12/15/media/meghan-harry-podcast-spotify/index.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Clark |first=Meredith |date=23 August 2022 |title=Meghan Markle Archetypes: Everything we learned from the podcast's first episode |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/royal-family/meghan-markle-archetypes-podcast-spotify-b2150874.html |access-date=23 August 2022 |work=The Independent |archive-date=23 August 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220823141814/https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/royal-family/meghan-markle-archetypes-podcast-spotify-b2150874.html |url-status=live }}</ref> A holiday special was released by the couple on the service in December 2020.<ref>{{cite magazine |title=Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's Holiday Podcast Just Dropped — Hear Archie Talk for the First Time! |url=https://people.com/royals/meghan-markle-and-prince-harrys-holiday-podcast-just-dropped-hear-archie-talk-for-the-first-time/ |website=People |access-date=29 December 2020 |archive-date=29 December 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201229154101/https://people.com/royals/meghan-markle-and-prince-harrys-holiday-podcast-just-dropped-hear-archie-talk-for-the-first-time/ |url-status=live }}</ref> In June 2023, Spotify announced they would not proceed with the deal, cancelling ''[[Archetypes (podcast)|Archetypes]]'' which had run for a single season of 12 episodes.<ref>{{Cite news |date=16 June 2023 |title=Harry and Meghan: Spotify ends podcast deal with couple |language=en-GB |work=BBC News |first1=Sean |last1=Seddon |first2=David |last2=Willis |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-65924584 |access-date=16 June 2023 |archive-date=16 June 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230616185527/https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-65924584 |url-status=live }}</ref> ''[[Harry & Meghan]]'', a [[docuseries]] about the Sussexes, was produced by Netflix and the couple's Archewell Productions and premiered on 8 December 2022. It is directed by [[Liz Garbus]].<ref name="Tudum">{{cite web |title='Harry & Meghan' Is the Duke and Duchess of Sussex Story You Haven't Heard Before |url=https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/harry-meghan-documentary |website=Tudum |first=Amanda |last=Richards |date=1 December 2022 |access-date=1 December 2022 |archive-date=11 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230111162710/https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/harry-meghan-documentary |url-status=live }}</ref> The series received mixed reviews.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/royal-family/harry-meghan-privacy-netflix-series-b2242440.html|title=Prince Harry and Meghan Markle respond to claims they wanted 'privacy' amid release of Netflix docuseries|work=The Independent|date=9 December 2022|access-date=6 January 2023|archive-date=6 January 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230106205621/https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/royal-family/harry-meghan-privacy-netflix-series-b2242440.html|url-status=live}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{Cite magazine|date=11 April 2024 |title=Netflix making 2 more shows with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/maryroeloffs/2024/04/11/netflix-prince-harry-and-meghan-markle-polo-lifestyle-american-riviera-orchard/ |magazine=Forbes |access-date=12 April 2024 |archive-date=12 April 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240412172758/https://www.forbes.com/sites/maryroeloffs/2024/04/11/netflix-prince-harry-and-meghan-markle-polo-lifestyle-american-riviera-orchard/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|date=11 April 2024 |title=Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, and Prince Harry have two new Netflix shows in production|url=https://www.cnn.com/2024/04/11/entertainment/meghan-prince-harry-new-netflix/index.html|first=Lisa|last=Respers France|work=CNN|access-date=14 May 2024 |archive-date=24 April 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240424004946/https://www.cnn.com/2024/04/11/entertainment/meghan-prince-harry-new-netflix/index.html|url-status=live }}</ref>

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In March 2021, San Francisco-based mental health start-up BetterUp, a company that helps people get in contact with coaches or counsellors, said that Harry would become its first chief impact officer.<ref>{{cite news|date=23 March 2021|title=Prince Harry named chief impact officer at mental health company|work=Reuters|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-britain-royals-harry-idUSKBN2BF1QO|access-date=23 March 2021|archive-date=23 March 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210323211732/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-britain-royals-harry-idUSKBN2BF1QO|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|date=24 March 2021|title=Prince Harry takes a job with San Francisco-based mental health startup BetterUp|work=ABC News|url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-03-24/prince-harry-gets-a-job-with-tech-startup/100024978|access-date=24 March 2021|archive-date=23 March 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210323230842/https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-03-24/prince-harry-gets-a-job-with-tech-startup/100024978|url-status=live}}</ref> In the same month, Harry 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.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.cnn.com/2021/03/24/media/prince-harry-aspen-institute-commission-on-information-disorder/index.html|title=Prince Harry joins the Aspen Institute's fight against misinformation|work=CNN|first=Brian|last=Stelter|date=24 March 2021|access-date=25 March 2021|archive-date=25 March 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210325021616/https://www.cnn.com/2021/03/24/media/prince-harry-aspen-institute-commission-on-information-disorder/index.html|url-status=live}}</ref> The study was published in November 2021 as a report with 15 recommendations.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2021/nov/15/prince-harry-says-online-misinformation-is-a-global-humanitarian-issue|title=Prince Harry: online misinformation is a 'global humanitarian issue'|work=The Guardian|first=Dan|last=Milmo|date=15 November 2021|access-date=16 November 2021|archive-date=16 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211116001120/https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2021/nov/15/prince-harry-says-online-misinformation-is-a-global-humanitarian-issue|url-status=live}}</ref> In the following month, in his capacity as BetterUp's chief impact officer, Harry was interviewed by ''[[Fast Company]]'', stating that the recent trend of people leaving their jobs (known as the [[Great Resignation]]) was something that needed to be celebrated, though his remarks were criticised for coming from a position of privilege.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thecut.com/2021/12/prince-harry-quitting-your-job-for-your-mental-health.html|title=Prince Harry Is Happy You Quit Your Job|work=The Cut|first=Olivia|last=Truffaut-Wong|date=6 December 2021|access-date=7 December 2021|archive-date=7 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211207021428/https://www.thecut.com/2021/12/prince-harry-quitting-your-job-for-your-mental-health.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/prince-harry-criticised-for-encouraging-people-to-quit-their-jobs-for-the-sake-of-their-mental-health/RXNGWPSQWWWO33DMTU6WYDZPJ4/|title=Prince Harry criticised for encouraging people to quit their jobs for the sake of their mental health|work=The New Zealand Herald|date=6 December 2021|access-date=7 December 2021|archive-date=6 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211206234511/https://www.nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/prince-harry-criticised-for-encouraging-people-to-quit-their-jobs-for-the-sake-of-their-mental-health/RXNGWPSQWWWO33DMTU6WYDZPJ4/|url-status=live}}</ref> In April 2022, reports emerged of criticism by the company's coaches over the new metrics placed for evaluating their services and over the [[opacity]] surrounding Harry's actual role in the firm.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2022/04/27/silicon-valley-start-up-facing-staff-mutiny-prince-harrys-role/|title=Silicon Valley start-up 'facing staff mutiny' over Prince Harry's role|work=The Daily Telegraph|first=Rozina|last=Sabur|date=27 April 2022|access-date=30 April 2022|url-access=subscription|archive-date=30 April 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220430042455/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2022/04/27/silicon-valley-start-up-facing-staff-mutiny-prince-harrys-role/|url-status=live}}</ref>

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]], which was initially set to air in 2020 on [[Apple TV+]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.cnn.com/2019/04/10/entertainment/prince-harry-oprah-winfrey-mental-health-tv-series-intl-scli-gbr/index.html|title=Prince Harry and Oprah are making a documentary series about mental health for Apple|work=CNN|first1=Matthew|last1=Robinson|first2=Lisa|last2=Respers France|date=10 April 2019|access-date=10 April 2019|archive-date=1 March 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210301180107/https://www.cnn.com/2019/04/10/entertainment/prince-harry-oprah-winfrey-mental-health-tv-series-intl-scli-gbr/index.html|url-status=live}}</ref> It was later announced that the series, titled ''[[The Me You Can't See]]'', would be released on 21 May 2021.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2021/05/oprah-winfrey-prince-harry-doc-series-the-me-you-cant-see-premieres-may-21-on-apple-tv-1234752612/|title=Oprah, Prince Harry Documentary Series 'The Me You Can't See' Premieres May 21 On Apple TV+|work=Deadline|first=Brandon|last=Choe|date=10 May 2021|access-date=10 May 2021|archive-date=10 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210510132208/https://deadline.com/2021/05/oprah-winfrey-prince-harry-doc-series-the-me-you-cant-see-premieres-may-21-on-apple-tv-1234752612/|url-status=live}}</ref> In the following month, [[UCAS]] reported an increase in the percentage of students declaring mental health issues on their university applications, citing self-help books and Harry's statements on his struggles with "panic attacks and anxiety" as contributing factors.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2021/06/17/prince-harry-effect-adds-huge-rise-students-reporting-mental/|title='Prince Harry effect' adds to huge rise in students reporting mental health problems|first=Max|last=Stephens|newspaper=The Daily Telegraph|date=17 June 2021|access-date=17 June 2021|url-access=subscription|archive-date=17 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210617060800/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2021/06/17/prince-harry-effect-adds-huge-rise-students-reporting-mental/|url-status=live}}</ref> In October 2021, Harry and Meghan announced their partnership with Ethic, a [[Sustainable investing|sustainable investment]] firm based in New York City, which also manages the couple's investments.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.cnn.com/2021/10/12/investing/harry-meghan-investing-ethic/index.html|title=Meghan and Harry are getting into the sustainable investing game|work=CNN|first=Paul R.|last=La Monica|date=12 October 2021|access-date=12 October 2021|archive-date=12 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211012170920/https://www.cnn.com/2021/10/12/investing/harry-meghan-investing-ethic/index.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/business-58891522|title=Harry and Meghan become partners at ethical investment firm|work=BBC|first=Daniel|last=Thomas|date=12 October 2021|access-date=12 October 2021|archive-date=12 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211012203022/https://www.bbc.com/news/business-58891522|url-status=live}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/prince-harry-meghan-markle-tax-firms-b1996277.html|title=Prince Harry and Meghan 'set up 11 companies in tax haven'|work=The Independent|first=Jane|last=Dalton|date=21 January 2022|access-date=22 January 2022|archive-date=12 May 2022|archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220512/https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/prince-harry-meghan-markle-tax-firms-b1996277.html|url-status=live}}</ref>

In July 2021, it was announced that Harry was set to publish his memoir [[Spare (memoir)|''Spare'']] via [[Penguin Random House]], with Harry reportedly earning an advance of at least $20 million.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.cnn.com/2021/07/19/media/prince-harry-memoir/index.html|title=Prince Harry is publishing a memoir|work=CNN|first=Frank|last=Pallotta|date=19 July 2021|access-date=19 July 2021|archive-date=19 July 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210719195148/https://www.cnn.com/2021/07/19/media/prince-harry-memoir/index.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.foxbusiness.com/lifestyle/prince-harry-earning-20m-for-memoir-report|title=Prince Harry earning $20M for memoir: report|work=Fox News|first=Nate|last=Day|date=19 July 2021|access-date=21 July 2021|archive-date=20 July 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210720200814/https://www.foxbusiness.com/lifestyle/prince-harry-earning-20m-for-memoir-report|url-status=live}}</ref> ''Spare'' was [[Ghostwriter|ghostwritten]] by novelist [[J. R. Moehringer]].<ref>{{cite news |title=JR Moehringer: who's the celebrity ghostwriter behind Prince Harry's tell-all book? |url=https://www.standard.co.uk/insider/who-jr-moehringer-prince-harry-book-autobiography-memoir-b946683.html |website=Evening Standard |access-date=20 July 2021 |archive-date=20 July 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210720113631/https://www.standard.co.uk/insider/who-jr-moehringer-prince-harry-book-autobiography-memoir-b946683.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Who is JR Moehringer, Prince Harry's 'super ghost writer? |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/books/authors/jr-moehringer-prince-harrys-super-ghost-writer/ |work=The Telegraph |date=20 July 2021 |access-date=20 July 2021 |last1=Swain |first1=Marianka |last2=Ward |first2=Victoria |url-access=subscription |archive-date=20 July 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210720192657/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/books/authors/jr-moehringer-prince-harrys-super-ghost-writer/|url-status=live }}</ref> The memoir is reportedly the first of a four-book publishing deal that is set to include a second book by Harry and a wellness guide by Meghan.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2021/07/24/prince-harry-reportedly-secures-lucrative-four-book-publishing/|title=Prince Harry reportedly secures lucrative four-book publishing deal|work=The Telegraph|date=24 July 2021|access-date=4 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210725013841/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2021/07/24/prince-harry-reportedly-secures-lucrative-four-book-publishing/|archive-date=25 July 2021|url-status=live|url-access=subscription}}</ref> ''Spare'' was officially published on 10 January 2023 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.<ref>{{cite news|date=10 January 2023|title=Prince Harry autobiography Spare is fastest-selling non-fiction book ever|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/books/news/prince-harry-spare-autobiography-memoir-b2259565.html |first=Emily|last=Atkinson|access-date=11 January 2023|work=The Independent|archive-date=10 January 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230110185508/https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/books/news/prince-harry-spare-autobiography-memoir-b2259565.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=After hype, readers get hands on Prince Harry's 'Spare'|url=https://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/wireStory/after-hype-readers-hands-prince-harrys-spare-96332534 |access-date=11 January 2023|work=ABC News|archive-date=10 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230110215827/https://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/wireStory/after-hype-readers-hands-prince-harrys-spare-96332534 |url-status=live}}</ref> Harry announced that $1.5 million of the proceeds from the memoir were pledged to the charity [[Sentebale]],<ref>{{cite magazine|last=Petit|first=Stephanie|date=19 August 2021 |title=Prince Harry Announces $1.5 Million Charity Donation from Memoir at Surprise Polo Match Appearance in Aspen|url=https://people.com/royals/prince-harry-memoir-donation-sentebale-charity-polo-match/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230111165540/https://people.com/royals/prince-harry-memoir-donation-sentebale-charity-polo-match/|archive-date=11 January 2023|access-date=19 August 2021|magazine=People}}</ref> while £300,000 would be given to [[WellChild]].<ref name="Guardian-memoir">{{cite news|last=Shaffi|first=Sarah|date=27 October 2022|title=Prince Harry's 'unflinching' memoir, Spare, to be published in January|url=https://www.theguardian.com/books/2022/oct/27/prince-harry-unflinching-memoir-spare-to-be-published-in-january|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221027111349/https://www.theguardian.com/books/2022/oct/27/prince-harry-unflinching-memoir-spare-to-be-published-in-january|archive-date=27 October 2022|access-date=27 October 2022|work=The Guardian|url-status=live}}</ref>

==Charity work==
=== Humanitarian and environmental activities ===
In 2006 Harry visited [[Msizi Africa#Mophato oa Mants'ase Children's Home|Mants'ase Children's Home]] near [[Mohale's Hoek]] in Lesotho, which he had first toured in 2004, and alongside [[Prince Seeiso of Lesotho]], he launched [[Sentebale|Sentebale: The Princes' Fund for Lesotho]], a charity to assist children orphaned by HIV/AIDS. He has granted his [[patronage]] to organisations including [[WellChild]], Dolen Cymru, [[MapAction]] and the [[London Marathon]] Charitable Trust; he stepped down from MapAction in 2019 and the London Marathon Charitable Trust in 2021.<ref>{{cite press release|url=http://www.princeofwales.gov.uk/media/press-releases/prince-harry-become-patron-of-three-charities|title=Prince Harry to become Patron of three charities|work=Clarence House|date=28 March 2007|access-date=9 September 2013|archive-date=22 March 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140322153837/http://www.princeofwales.gov.uk/media/press-releases/prince-harry-become-patron-of-three-charities|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Prince Harry lists UK charity as patronage – despite stepping back in 2019 |url=https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/prince-harry-lists-charity-as-patronage-despite-stepping-back-133915587.html|website=Yahoo UK|date=May 2020|access-date=13 January 2021|archive-date=14 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210114231557/https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/prince-harry-lists-charity-as-patronage-despite-stepping-back-133915587.html|url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Lawless|first=Jill|title=It's final: Harry and Meghan won't return as working royals|url=https://apnews.com/article/prince-harry-meghan-royal-duties-f4b38611a4ba8e1a611efec0bc6ecd65|access-date=19 February 2021|work=AP News|date=19 February 2021}}</ref> In 2007 he and William organised the [[Concert for Diana]], in memory of their mother, which benefited the charities and patronages of Diana, William, and Harry.<ref>{{cite news|title=What is the Concert for Diana|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/concertfordiana/features/about.shtml|work=BBC News|date=13 August 2015}}</ref> 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]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/uk-britain-princes/princes-embark-on-africa-charity-bike-ride-idUKTRE49H12V20081018|title=Princes embark on Africa charity bike ride|work=Reuters|date=18 October 2008|access-date=4 July 2022}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.princeofwales.gov.uk/newsandgallery/focus/the_foundation_of_prince_william_and_prince_harry_570302665.html|title=The Foundation of Prince William and Prince Harry|work=Clarence House|date=2 October 2011|access-date=7 February 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100216061828/http://www.princeofwales.gov.uk/newsandgallery/focus/the_foundation_of_prince_william_and_prince_harry_570302665.html|archive-date=16 February 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.royalwedding2011.info/2011/04/foundation-of-prince-william-and-prince.html|title=The Foundation of Prince William and Prince Harry|website=Royal wedding 2011.info|date=29 April 2011|access-date=7 February 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.looktothestars.org/charity/1652-the-foundation-of-prince-william-and-prince-harry|title=The Foundation of Prince William and Prince Harry Celebrity Supporters & Events|website=Look to the stars.org|access-date=7 February 2012}}</ref> Harry left the charity in June 2019.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2019/06/20/royal-charity-splits-duke-duchess-sussex-leave-royal-foundation/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230522173434/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2019/06/20/royal-charity-splits-duke-duchess-sussex-leave-royal-foundation/|title=Royal charity split: Duke and Duchess of Sussex to leave Royal Foundation|work=The Daily Telegraph|first=Hannah|last=Furness|date=20 June 2019|archive-date=22 May 2023|access-date=20 June 2019|url-access=subscription|url-status=live}}</ref>

After taking part in an unfinished trip to the North Pole with [[Walking With The Wounded]] in 2011, Harry joined the charity's 200-mile expedition to the South Pole in [[Antarctica]] during December 2013, accompanying twelve injured servicemen and women from the UK, the US and the Commonwealth.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-25354839|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230921110807/https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-25354839|title=Prince Harry and team arrive at South Pole|work=BBC News|date=13 December 2013|archive-date=21 September 2023|access-date=23 September 2021|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2013/dec/13/prince-harry-reaches-south-pole|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231127071853/https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2013/dec/13/prince-harry-reaches-south-pole|title=Prince Harry reaches South Pole on Walking with the Wounded expedition|work=The Guardian|first=Caroline|last=Davies|date=13 December 2013|archive-date=27 November 2023|access-date=23 September 2021|url-status=live}}</ref> As patron of Walk of Britain, he walked with the team on 30 September<ref>{{cite news|title=Prince Harry joins injured veterans' trek in Shropshire|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-shropshire-34399328|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160717164412/https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-shropshire-34399328|date=30 September 2015|archive-date=17 July 2016|work=BBC News|access-date=21 December 2023|url-status=live}}</ref> and 20 October 2015.<ref>{{cite news|title=Prince Harry surprises villagers on Walk of Britain trek|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-norfolk-34581613|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151022033112/http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-norfolk-34581613|date=20 October 2015|archive-date=22 October 2015|work=BBC News|access-date=21 December 2023|url-status=live}}</ref> To raise awareness for HIV testing, Harry took a test live on the royal family Facebook page on 14 July 2016.<ref>{{cite magazine|title=Prince Harry Takes HIV Test Live on Facebook to Promote Awareness|url=https://time.com/4406061/prince-harry-hiv-test-facebook-live/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160714152118/http://time.com/4406061/prince-harry-hiv-test-facebook-live/|magazine=Time|first=Megan|last=McCluskey|date=14 July 2016|archive-date=14 July 2016|access-date=21 December 2023|url-status=live}}</ref> He later attended the 21st International AIDS Conference in Durban, South Africa, on 21 July 2016.<ref>{{cite AV media|title=Prince Harry attends AIDS 2016|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1nf3_QiGZc| archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211211/n1nf3_QiGZc| archive-date=11 December 2021 | url-status=live|work=International AIDS Conference|via=YouTube}}{{cbignore}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.cnn.com/2016/07/21/health/prince-harry-diana-aids-conference/index.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160723003306/https://www.cnn.com/2016/07/21/health/prince-harry-diana-aids-conference/index.html|title=Prince Harry follows Diana's footsteps to fight AIDS|work=CNN|first=Meera|last=Senthilingam|date=21 July 2016|archive-date=23 July 2016|access-date=2 September 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> On [[World AIDS Day]], Harry and [[Rihanna]] helped publicise HIV testing by taking the test themselves.<ref>{{cite news|title=Prince Harry and Rihanna get tested for HIV on World Aids Day|url=http://www.itv.com/news/2016-12-01/prince-harry-and-rihanna-get-tested-for-hiv-on-world-aids-day/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161202103631/http://www.itv.com/news/2016-12-01/prince-harry-and-rihanna-get-tested-for-hiv-on-world-aids-day/|archive-date=2 December 2016|work=ITV|url-status=live}}</ref> Since 2016 Harry has been working with [[Terrence Higgins Trust]] to raise awareness about HIV and sexual health.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/prince-harry-tackles-stigma-surrounding-hiv-testing-by-taking-test-live-on-facebook-a7136341.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160715143634/https://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/prince-harry-tackles-stigma-surrounding-hiv-testing-by-taking-test-live-on-facebook-a7136341.html|title=Prince Harry praised by Terrence Higgins Trust for taking HIV test live on Facebook|work=The Independent|first=Olivia|last=Blair|date=14 July 2016|archive-date=15 July 2016|access-date=9 January 2020|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/society/2018/nov/17/prince-harry-hiv-testing-completely-normal-duke-of-sussex|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181117131740/https://www.theguardian.com/society/2018/nov/17/prince-harry-hiv-testing-completely-normal-duke-of-sussex|title=Prince Harry calls for HIV testing to be seen as completely normal|work=The Guardian|date=17 November 2018|archive-date=17 November 2018|access-date=9 January 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> In November 2019, to mark the National HIV Testing Week, the Duke interviewed HIV+ Rugby player [[Gareth Thomas (rugby, born 1974)|Gareth Thomas]] on behalf of the trust.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-50440058|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240308005917/https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-50440058|title=Prince Harry praises Gareth Thomas for HIV stigma battle|work=BBC News|date=16 November 2019|archive-date=8 March 2024|access-date=9 January 2020|url-status=live}}</ref>

In December 2017, Harry guest edited [[BBC Radio 4]]'s ''[[Today (BBC Radio 4)|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.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/av/uk-42491777|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210810233032/https://www.bbc.com/news/av/uk-42491777|title=Prince Harry: Why I'm editing Today programme|work=BBC News|date=27 December 2017|archive-date=10 August 2021|access-date=7 September 2022|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.royal.uk/prince-harry-guest-edits-bbc-radio-4s-today-programme|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180321051904/https://www.royal.uk/prince-harry-guest-edits-bbc-radio-4s-today-programme|title=Prince Harry guest edits BBC Radio 4's Today programme|website=The Royal Family|date=27 December 2017|access-date=7 September 2022|archive-date=21 March 2018|url-status=live}}</ref> Harry was officially appointed the new president of [[African Parks]] (a conservation NGO) on 27 December 2017, a position which he held until 2023 when he was appointed a member of its board of directors.<ref>{{cite news|title=The Country That Brought its Elephants Back from the Brink|work=BBC News|date=27 December 2017|first=Alastair|last=Leithead|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-42367560|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240205193116/https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-42367560|archive-date=5 February 2024|access-date=3 February 2018|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://people.com/prince-harry-urged-step-down-african-parks-board-reports-abuse-rangers-8551205|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240205133909/https://people.com/prince-harry-urged-step-down-african-parks-board-reports-abuse-rangers-8551205|title=Prince Harry Urged to Step Down from African Parks Board amid Reports of Abuse, Rape by Rangers|magazine=People|first=Janine|last=Henni|date=29 January 2024|archive-date=5 February 2024|access-date=29 January 2024|url-status=live}}</ref> He had previously spent three weeks in Malawi with African Parks where he joined a team of volunteers and professionals to carry out one of the largest elephant translocations in history. The effort to repopulate areas decimated due to poaching and habitat loss moved 500 elephants from Liwonde and Majete National Parks to [[Nkhotakota Wildlife Reserve]].<ref>{{cite news|title=New Photos, Video Show Prince Harry Saving Elephants in Africa|url=https://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/photos-video-show-prince-harry-saving-elephants-africa/story?id=43130187|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231207234359/https://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/photos-video-show-prince-harry-saving-elephants-africa/story?id=43130187|work=ABC News|access-date=3 February 2018|archive-date=7 December 2023|url-status=live}}</ref> Harry had previously helped with relocating [[rhino]]s in the [[Okavango Delta]] and later became patron of the Rhino Conservation Botswana.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/tradition/a22701197/prince-harry-botswana-trip-rhinos/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180811011951/https://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/tradition/a22701197/prince-harry-botswana-trip-rhinos/|title=Prince Harry Just Went on a Surprise Trip to Botswana Without Meghan Markle|magazine=Town & Country|first=Eileen|last=Reslen|date=10 August 2018|archive-date=11 August 2018|access-date=14 October 2021|url-status=live}}</ref> 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".<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-britain-royals-aids/prince-harry-elton-john-to-launch-coalition-against-hiv-in-men-idUSKBN1K22O2|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180712192228/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-britain-royals-aids/prince-harry-elton-john-to-launch-coalition-against-hiv-in-men-idUSKBN1K22O2|title=Prince Harry, Elton John to launch coalition against HIV in men|work=Reuters|first=Marie-Louise|last=Gumuchian|date=12 July 2018|archive-date=12 July 2018|access-date=14 July 2018|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.harpersbazaar.com/celebrity/latest/a22552074/prince-harry-elton-john-menstar-coalition-aids-initiative/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180726220726/https://www.harpersbazaar.com/celebrity/latest/a22552074/prince-harry-elton-john-menstar-coalition-aids-initiative/|title=Inside Prince Harry's Plan to 'Smash' the AIDS Stigma and Get More Men Testing for HIV|magazine=Harper's Bazaar|first=Omid|last=Scobie|date=26 July 2018|archive-date=26 July 2018|access-date=28 July 2018|url-status=live}}</ref>

[[File:Prince Harry and Ms. Markle visit Catalyst Inc (41014635231).jpg|thumb|With Meghan visiting [[Catalyst Inc]], 2018]]
In May 2019, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex together with Harry's brother and sister-in-law launched Shout, the UK's first 24/7 text messaging service for those who suffer from mental issues.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.harpersbazaar.com/celebrity/latest/a27424334/william-kate-harry-meghan-launch-shout-mental-health-text-service/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190510040940/https://www.harpersbazaar.com/celebrity/latest/a27424334/william-kate-harry-meghan-launch-shout-mental-health-text-service/|title=The Cambridges & Sussexes Launch Mental Health Texting Service Shout|magazine=Harper's Bazaar|first=Julie|last=Kosin|date=9 May 2019|access-date=10 May 2019|archive-date=10 May 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> In September 2019, the Duke launched Travalyst during his visit to the Netherlands after two years of development. The initiative is set "to encourage sustainable practices in the travel industry" and "tackle climate change and environmental damage", in collaboration with a number of companies, including [[Tripadvisor]], [[Booking.com]], [[Ctrip]], [[Skyscanner]], and [[Visa Inc.]]<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/prince-harry-sustainable-travel-scli-intl/index.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190903142307/https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/prince-harry-sustainable-travel-scli-intl/index.html|title=Prince Harry launches sustainable travel initiative after private jet criticism|work=CNN|first=Jack|last=Guy|date=3 September 2019|archive-date=3 September 2019|access-date=3 September 2019|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://skift.com/2022/04/13/google-selects-prince-harry-backed-travalyst-for-emissions-data-on-flight-searches/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220413110649/https://skift.com/2022/04/13/google-selects-prince-harry-backed-travalyst-for-emissions-data-on-flight-searches/|title=Google Selects Prince Harry-Backed Travalyst for Emissions Data on Flight Searches|work=Skift|first=Matthew|last=Parsons|date=13 April 2022|archive-date=13 April 2022|access-date=13 April 2022|url-status=live}}</ref> The organisation later announced a partnership with Google in 2021.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/894713-prince-harry-teams-up-with-google-for-eco-friendly-travel-with-travalyst|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210924091127/https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/894713-prince-harry-teams-up-with-google-for-eco-friendly-travel-with-travalyst|title=Prince Harry teams up with Google for eco-friendly travel with Travalyst|work=The News International|date=23 September 2021|archive-date=24 September 2021|access-date=23 September 2021|url-status=live}}</ref> In October 2019, along with other members of the royal family, Harry voiced a [[Public Health England]] announcement, for the "Every Mind Matters" mental health program.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/prince-harry-meghan-markle-prince-william-kate-middleton-mental-health|title=Prince Harry, Meghan Markle reunite with Prince William, Kate Middleton for mental health PSA|work=Fox News|first=Stephanie|last=Nolasco|date=7 October 2019|access-date=8 October 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191008130655/https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/prince-harry-meghan-markle-prince-william-kate-middleton-mental-health|archive-date=8 October 2019|url-status=live}}</ref>

In February 2020, Harry recorded a new version of the song "Unbroken" with [[Jon Bon Jovi]]. The new version features backing vocals from members of the Invictus Choir.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.cnn.com/2020/02/28/uk/prince-harry-jon-bon-jovi-scli-gbr-intl/index.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200228150040/https://www.cnn.com/2020/02/28/uk/prince-harry-jon-bon-jovi-scli-gbr-intl/index.html|title=Livin' on an Heir: Prince Harry and Jon Bon Jovi jam at Abbey Road|work=CNN|first=Rob|last=Picheta|date=28 February 2020|archive-date=28 February 2020|access-date=29 February 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> The song was released on 27 March 2020, the proceeds of which were donated to the Invictus Games Foundation.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/2020032787017/prince-harry-jon-bon-jovi-invictus-charity-single/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200327202142/https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/2020032787017/prince-harry-jon-bon-jovi-invictus-charity-single/|title=Why today is an exciting day for Prince Harry|magazine=Hello!|first=Danielle|last=Stacey|date=27 March 2020|archive-date=27 March 2020|access-date=27 March 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> In April 2020, Harry launched a new initiative named HeadFIT, a platform designed to provide mental support for members of the armed forces. The initiative was developed mutually by the Royal Foundation's Heads Together campaign, the [[Ministry of Defence (United Kingdom)|Ministry of Defence]], and [[King's College London]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.thedailybeast.com/prince-harry-launches-new-wellness-website-to-help-people-through-the-pandemic|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200427203706/https://www.thedailybeast.com/prince-harry-launches-new-wellness-website-to-help-people-through-the-pandemic|title=Prince Harry Launches New Wellness Website to Help People Through the Pandemic|newspaper=The Daily Beast|first=Tom|last=Sykes|date=27 April 2020|archive-date=27 April 2020|access-date=27 April 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> In June 2020, the Duke and Duchess backed the [[Stop Hate for Profit]] campaign and encouraged CEOs of different companies to join the movement.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.harpersbazaar.com/celebrity/latest/a32987774/meghan-markle-prince-harry-facebook-advertizing-boycott/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200627171919/https://www.harpersbazaar.com/celebrity/latest/a32987774/meghan-markle-prince-harry-facebook-advertizing-boycott/|title=Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan Support #StopHateForProfit Facebook Advertising Boycott|magazine=Harper's Bazaar|first=Omid|last=Scobie|date=27 June 2020|archive-date=27 June 2020|access-date=27 February 2022|url-status=live}}</ref>

[[File:Linda Thomas-Greenfield attends 2021 Global Citizen Live (1).jpg|thumb|left|With Meghan and the U.S. ambassador to the UN [[Linda Thomas-Greenfield]] at the 2021 [[Global Citizen (organization)|Global Citizen]] live event]]
In April 2021, Harry and Meghan were announced as campaign chairs for Vax Live: The Concert to Reunite the World, an event organised by [[Global Citizen (organization)|Global Citizen]] to increase access to [[COVID-19 vaccination]]s.<ref>{{cite news|title=Vax Live: Harry and Meghan to join Covid vaccine concert|work=BBC News|date=27 April 2021|archive-date=27 April 2021|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-56908144|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210427192508/https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-56908144|access-date=27 April 2021|url-status=live}}</ref> They also announced their support for a vaccine equity fundraiser initiated by the same organisation,<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/royal-family/prince-harry-meghan-markle-archie-vaccine-b1843401.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210506213832/https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/royal-family/prince-harry-meghan-markle-archie-vaccine-b1843401.html|title=Prince Harry and Meghan Markle ask people to donate $5 for Archie's birthday to fund vaccine drive|work=Independent|date=6 May 2021|archive-date=6 May 2021|access-date=20 May 2021|url-status=live}}</ref> and penned an open letter to the [[pharmaceutical industry]] CEOs urging them to address the vaccine equity crisis.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.globalcitizen.org/en/content/prince-harry-meghan-letter-big-pharma-vaccines/|title=Prince Harry and Meghan, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Call on Big Pharma CEOs to Combat Vaccine Equity Crisis|work=Global Citizen|first=James|last=Hitchings-Hales|date=6 May 2021|access-date=23 September 2021}}</ref> Later that month, he narrated "Hope Starts Here", a special video rereleased by African Parks to mark the [[Earth Day]] in which he urged organisations and communities to preserve biodiversity and paid tribute to his grandfather Prince Philip for his efforts as a conservationist.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.harpersbazaar.com/celebrity/latest/a36199460/prince-harry-african-parks-video-earth-day/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210422161932/https://www.harpersbazaar.com/celebrity/latest/a36199460/prince-harry-african-parks-video-earth-day/|title=Prince Harry Narrated a Special Earth Day Video About Protected Areas in Africa|magazine=Harper's Bazaar|first=Chelsey|last=Sanchez|date=22 April 2021|archive-date=22 April 2021|access-date=25 April 2021}}</ref> He helped with the establishment of Peak State, a mental fitness programme aimed at providing tools and resources for managing mental health, to which he publicly lent his support in May 2021.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.betterup.com/en-us/resources/blog/prince-harry-chief-impact-officer|title=Prince Harry, The Duke of Sussex joins BetterUp as Chief Impact Officer|work=BetterUp|author=Alexi Robichaux|author2=Prince Harry, The Duke of Sussex|date=23 March 2021|access-date=27 May 2021|quote=To start, I've invited BetterUp to work with 'Peak State: Mental Fitness', a platform I helped establish which provides practical online tools to enhance our mental fitness.}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://uk.news.yahoo.com/harry-appears-mental-fitness-video-222248235.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210618003941/https://uk.news.yahoo.com/harry-appears-mental-fitness-video-222248235.html|title=Harry appears in 'mental fitness' video ahead of reunion with Oprah|work=PA Media|date=27 May 2021|archive-date=18 June 2021|access-date=27 May 2021|url-status=live}}</ref>

Like his mother, Harry has worked with the [[HALO Trust]], an organisation that removes debris—particularly [[landmines]]—left behind by war.<ref name="BBC-HALO">{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-49849848|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190927150309/https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-49849848|title=Prince Harry walks through Angola minefield 22 years after Diana|work=BBC|date=28 September 2019|archive-date=27 September 2019|access-date=11 June 2021|url-status=live}}</ref> He had previously visited a minefield in Mozambique with the charity and spent two days learning about their work and [[mine-clearing]] techniques.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/theroyalfamily/7844663/Prince-Harry-carries-on-his-mothers-legacy-with-visit-to-Mozambique-minefield.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110310095711/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/theroyalfamily/7844663/Prince-Harry-carries-on-his-mothers-legacy-with-visit-to-Mozambique-minefield.html|title=Prince Harry carries on his mother's legacy with visit to Mozambique minefield|work=The Telegraph|first=Gordon|last=Rayner|date=21 June 2010|archive-date=10 March 2011|access-date=22 August 2022|url-access=subscription}}</ref> In 2013 he was named as patron of the charity's 25th Anniversary Appeal.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-23743997|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140630072948/https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-23743997|title=Prince Harry 'irritated' over landmine clearance efforts|work=BBC|date=18 August 2013|archive-date=30 June 2014|access-date=5 November 2021|url-status=live}}</ref> In April 2017, he hosted the Landmine Free 2025 reception at Kensington Palace, during which the UK government announced an increase in its financial support for de-mining efforts.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/apr/04/uk-government-pledges-100m-help-prince-harry-banish-landmines|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170404201946/https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/apr/04/uk-government-pledges-100m-help-prince-harry-banish-landmines|title=UK pledges £100m to Prince Harry's campaign against landmines|work=The Guardian|first=Caroline|last=Davies|date=4 April 2017|archive-date=4 April 2017|access-date=30 September 2022|url-status=live}}</ref> In September 2019, he walked through a de-mining site in Angola, the same country visited by his mother 22 years earlier.<ref name="BBC-HALO"/> In June 2021, after ten members of the trust were killed by an armed group at a mine clearance camp in Afghanistan, Harry issued a statement saying the attack "was nothing less than an act of barbarism".<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://people.com/royals/prince-harry-reacts-halo-trust-killings-afghanistan/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210611014531/https://people.com/royals/prince-harry-reacts-halo-trust-killings-afghanistan/|title=Prince Harry Calls Killings of HALO Trust Staff in Afghanistan an 'Act of Barbarism'|magazine=People|first=Stephanie|last=Petit|date=10 June 2021|archive-date=11 June 2021|access-date=11 June 2021|url-status=live}}</ref>

In September 2021, together with First Lady [[Jill Biden]], he hosted a virtual event for the [[Warrior Games]], which were cancelled due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/prince-harry-jill-biden-warrior-games-event-b1919566.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210914001344/https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/prince-harry-jill-biden-warrior-games-event-b1919566.html|title=Prince Harry joins Jill Biden to pay tribute to military veteran athletes at virtual Warrior Games event|work=The Independent|first=Kevin E. G.|last=Perry|date=13 September 2021|archive-date=14 September 2021|access-date=13 September 2021|url-status=live}}</ref> In October 2021, he spoke against oil drilling in the [[Okavango River]] in an [[op-ed]] for ''[[The Washington Post]]''.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.harpersbazaar.com/celebrity/latest/a37972647/prince-harry-calls-to-end-drilling-in-okavango-river-africa/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211015163804/https://www.harpersbazaar.com/celebrity/latest/a37972647/prince-harry-calls-to-end-drilling-in-okavango-river-africa/|title=Prince Harry Calls for an End to Drilling in Africa's Okavango River|magazine=Harper's Bazaar|first=Bianca|last=Betancourt|date=15 October 2021|archive-date=15 October 2021|access-date=15 October 2021|url-status=live}}</ref> In the same month and ahead of the [[2021 G20 Rome summit]], Harry and his wife penned an open letter together with the [[Director-General of the World Health Organization]] [[Tedros Adhanom]], asking the [[G20]] leaders to expedite efforts for the global distribution of COVID-19 vaccines.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://people.com/royals/meghan-markle-prince-harry-call-out-vaccine-equity-divide/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211029183830/https://people.com/royals/meghan-markle-prince-harry-call-out-vaccine-equity-divide/|title=Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Call Out Vaccine Equity Divide: 'Where Are the Doses?'|magazine=People|first=Stephanie|last=Petit|date=29 October 2021|archive-date=29 October 2021|access-date=29 October 2021|url-status=live}}</ref> In March 2022, they were among more than a hundred people who signed an open letter published by the People's Vaccine Alliance, asking for free global access to COVID-19 vaccines and calling out the UK, EU and Switzerland for opposing a waiver that would allow vaccine intellectual property protections to be lifted.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/royal-family/prince-harry-meghan-markle-vaccine-equity-letter-b2034553.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220312224615/https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/royal-family/prince-harry-meghan-markle-vaccine-equity-letter-b2034553.html|title=Prince Harry and Meghan Markle sign open letter calling for vaccine equity|work=The Independent|first=Saman|last=Jave|date=12 March 2022|archive-date=12 March 2022|access-date=15 March 2022|url-status=live}}</ref> In April 2022 and in a video featuring [[Rhys Darby]] and [[Dave Fane]] on [[Māori Television]], Harry launched an eco-travel campaign through his non-profit Travalyst, encouraging people to travel sustainably.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://news.sky.com/story/prince-harry-takes-part-in-tv-skit-promoting-his-new-sustainable-travel-campaign-12609259|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220509104458/https://news.sky.com/story/prince-harry-takes-part-in-tv-skit-promoting-his-new-sustainable-travel-campaign-12609259|title=Prince Harry takes part in TV skit promoting his new sustainable travel campaign|work=Sky News|date=9 May 2022|archive-date=9 May 2022|access-date=9 May 2022|url-status=live}}</ref> In November 2023, he was named global ambassador for [[Scotty's Little Soldiers]],<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://people.com/prince-harry-surprises-military-children-lost-parent-longstanding-charity-london-8646084|title=Prince Harry Surprises Children of Fallen Military Personnel Before Leaving the U.K.: 'It Was an Honor'|magazine=People|first=Janine|last=Henni|date=9 May 2024|access-date=10 May 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240510064046/https://people.com/prince-harry-surprises-military-children-lost-parent-longstanding-charity-london-8646084|archive-date=10 May 2024}}</ref> one of the seven charities which he and his wife had invited people to support in lieu of giving them wedding presents.<ref>{{cite web |title=Royal Wedding Charitable Donations |url=https://www.royal.uk/wedding-charity-donations |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240209053826/https://www.royal.uk/wedding-charity-donations|website=The Royal Family |archive-date=9 February 2024|access-date=10 May 2024|url-status=live}}</ref>

=== Sport ===
[[File:Prince Harry competes in Warrior Games volleyball exhibition 130511-M-IX060-015.jpg|thumb|right|Competing in an exhibition sitting volleyball match between the UK and the US teams during the [[Warrior Games]], 2013]]
Harry has enjoyed playing sports, such as competitive [[polo]], [[skiing]], and [[motocross]].<ref name="POWInt"/> Like his brother and father, he has participated in polo matches to raise money for charitable causes.<ref name="POWInt"/><ref>{{cite news|title=A speech by Prince Harry at the Sentebale Polo Cub, Abu Dhabi|website=The Royal Family|date=20 November 2014|url=https://www.royal.uk/speech-prince-harry-sentebale-polo-cup-abu-dhabi|access-date=6 January 2018|last=Fisher|first=Connie}}</ref> Harry is also a keen [[Rugby football]] fan and supported England's bid to host [[rugby union]]'s [[2015 Rugby World Cup]],<ref>{{cite news|title=Prince Harry backs England bid for Rugby World Cup|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/theroyalfamily/5331397/Prince-Harry-backs-England-bid-for-Rugby-World-Cup.html|access-date=11 March 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111005181934/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/theroyalfamily/5331397/Prince-Harry-backs-England-bid-for-Rugby-World-Cup.html|work=The Telegraph|date=16 May 2009|archive-date=5 October 2011|url-access=subscription|url-status=live}}</ref> and presented the trophy at [[rugby league]]'s [[2019 Challenge Cup]] finals.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2019/08/24/prince-harry-puts-private-jet-storm-behind-attends-rugby-league/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190824194448/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2019/08/24/prince-harry-puts-private-jet-storm-behind-attends-rugby-league/|title=Prince Harry puts private jet storm behind him as he attends rugby league final at Wembley|work=The Telegraph|date=24 August 2019|archive-date=24 August 2019|access-date=8 January 2020|url-access=subscription|url-status=live}}</ref> In 2004 Harry trained as a Rugby Development Officer for the [[Rugby Football Union]] and coached students in schools to encourage them to learn the sport. He, along with former rugby player [[Brian Moore (rugby union)|Brian Moore]], both argued that in response to [[Black Lives Matter]], the song "[[Swing Low, Sweet Chariot]]" should no longer be sung in rugby context.<ref>{{cite news|title=Prince Harry backs rugby move to kick out slavery song Swing Low, Sweet Chariot|work=The Times|first=Roya|last=Nikkhah|url=https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/prince-harry-backs-rugby-move-to-kick-out-slavery-song-swing-low-sweet-chariot-93bdw2qjk|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200621061048/https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/prince-harry-backs-rugby-move-to-kick-out-slavery-song-swing-low-sweet-chariot-93bdw2qjk|access-date=21 June 2020|archive-date=21 June 2020|url-access=subscription|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|date=21 June 2020|title=Ex-Engand hooker Brian Moore says Swing Low, Sweet Chariot must go|url=https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/international/300039265/exengand-hooker-brian-moore-says-swing-low-sweet-chariot-must-go|access-date=21 June 2020|website=Stuff}}</ref> Between December 2016 and February 2021, he was patron of both the Rugby Football Union (RFU) and [[Rugby Football League]] (RFL), [[Rugby League]]'s governing body in England.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rugby-league.com/article/50473/welcome-to-our-new-patron---prince-harry|date=5 July 2017|title=Welcome to our new patron – Prince Harry|website=rugby-league.com}}</ref><ref name=QCT21/> He had served as the RFU's vice-royal patron since 2010, supporting the Queen as patron.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-38379529|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170426050706/https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-38379529|title=Prince William to succeed Queen as Welsh Rugby Union patron|work=BBC News|date=20 December 2016|archive-date=26 April 2017|access-date=9 February 2023|url-status=live}}</ref>

In 2012 Harry launched Coach Core alongside his brother and sister-in-law, the Duke and [[Catherine, Princess of Wales|Duchess of Cambridge]]. The program was set up following the [[2012 Olympics]] and provides apprenticeship opportunities for people who desire to pursue a career as a professional coach.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://time.com/5404587/meghan-harry-coach-core/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180924161702/https://time.com/5404587/meghan-harry-coach-core/|archive-date=24 September 2018|title=Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Were Total Sports at This Fun Gymnasium Event|magazine=Time|first=Rasia|last=Bruner|date=24 September 2018|access-date=9 January 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> In January 2017, Harry visited the Running Charity and its partner Depaul UK to highlight the role of sport in helping homeless and vulnerable people.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://int.depaulcharity.org/news/prince-harry-visits-depaul-uk/|title=Prince Harry visits Depaul UK|work=Depaul UK|date=26 January 2017|access-date=22 June 2022}}</ref> In June 2019, the Duke was present at the launch of Made by Sport, a charity coalition set to raise money to boost sport in disadvantaged communities. In his statement, he lent his support to the charity by arguing that its role in bringing sport into the life of disadvantaged people would save "hundreds of millions of pounds" towards treating the issues among young people.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2019/06/12/prince-harry-investing-sport-disadvantaged-youth-would-save/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190612205326/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2019/06/12/prince-harry-investing-sport-disadvantaged-youth-would-save/|title=Prince Harry: Investing in sport for disadvantaged youth would save 'hundreds of millions of pounds'|work=The Telegraph|first=Hannah|last=Furness|date=12 June 2019|archive-date=12 June 2019|access-date=9 January 2020|url-access=subscription|url-status=live}}</ref>

=== Sussex Royal and Archewell ===
In June 2019, it was announced that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex would split from [[The Royal Foundation]] and establish their own charity foundation by the end of 2019. Nevertheless, the couple would collaborate with Harry's brother and his wife on mutual projects, such as the mental health initiative Heads Together.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.cnn.com/2019/06/20/uk/sussex-cambridge-royal-foundation-split-intl/index.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190620193137/https://www.cnn.com/2019/06/20/uk/sussex-cambridge-royal-foundation-split-intl/index.html|title=Meghan and Harry split from joint charity with William and Kate|work=CNN|first1=Max|last1=Foster|first2=Bianca|last2=Britton|date=20 June 2019|archive-date=20 June 2019|access-date=20 June 2019|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2019/06/20/royal-charity-splits-duke-duchess-sussex-leave-royal-foundation/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190620193136/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2019/06/20/royal-charity-splits-duke-duchess-sussex-leave-royal-foundation/|title=Royal charity split: Duke and Duchess of Sussex to leave Royal Foundation|work=The Telegraph|first=Hannah|last=Furness|date=20 June 2019|archive-date=20 June 2019|access-date=20 June 2019|url-access=subscription|url-status=live}}</ref> In July 2019, Harry and Meghan's new charity was registered in England and Wales under the title "Sussex Royal The Foundation of The Duke and Duchess of Sussex".<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.harpersbazaar.com/uk/celebrities/news/a28443339/sussex-royal-foundation/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190729204201/https://www.harpersbazaar.com/uk/celebrities/news/a28443339/sussex-royal-foundation/|title=The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have named their royal foundation|magazine=Harper's Bazaar|date=19 July 2019|archive-date=29 July 2019|access-date=29 July 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> It was confirmed on 21 February 2020 that "[[Sussex Royal]]" would not be used as a brand name for the couple following their withdrawal from public life.<ref name="Fox-221">{{cite news|url=https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/prince-harry-meghan-markle-wont-use-sussex-royal-stepping-back|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200221232733/https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/prince-harry-meghan-markle-wont-use-sussex-royal-stepping-back|title=Prince Harry, Meghan Markle won't use 'Sussex Royal' after stepping back as senior members of royal family|work=Fox News|first=Julius|last=Young|date=21 February 2020|archive-date=21 February 2020|access-date=21 February 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> Sussex Royal Foundation was renamed "[[Markle Windsor Foundation|MWX Foundation]]" on 5 August 2020 and dissolved the same day.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/harry-and-meghan-officially-rename-charity-markle-windsor-foundation/KCLNNEG5AQIFF2BLFA3BKFHKHA/|title=Harry and Meghan officially rename charity Markle Windsor Foundation|work=The New Zealand Herald|date=27 August 2020|access-date=15 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230929024232/https://www.nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/harry-and-meghan-officially-rename-charity-markle-windsor-foundation/KCLNNEG5AQIFF2BLFA3BKFHKHA/|archive-date=29 September 2023|url-status=live}}</ref>

In March 2021, it was reported that the [[Charity Commission for England and Wales]] was conducting a review of the [[Markle Windsor Foundation|Sussex Royal]] organisation in a "regulatory and compliance case" regarding its conduct under charity law during dissolution.<ref name="telegraph2021">{{cite news|title=Exclusive: Charity Commission reviewing Prince Harry and Meghan's Sussex Royal organisation |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2021/03/05/prince-harry-meghan-face-charity-review/ |newspaper=The Daily Telegraph |date=5 March 2021 |access-date=5 March 2021|last1=Newell |first1=Claire |last2=Rushton |first2=Katherine |last3=Ward |first3=Victoria |last4=Tominey |first4=Camilla |url-access=subscription}}</ref> Representatives for the couple claimed that Sussex Royal was "managed by a board of trustees" and that "suggestion of mismanagement" directed exclusively at the Duke and Duchess would be incorrect.<ref name="telegraph2021" /> The commission later concluded that the foundation did not act unlawfully, but criticised the board of directors for expending a "substantial proportion of funds" to setting up and closing the charity.<ref>{{cite magazine|title=Meghan and Harry's Former Charity Didn't Mismanage Funds, Says the U.K. Charity Commission|url=https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2021/05/meghan-and-harry-charity-commission-report|magazine=Vanity Fair|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210525210456/https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2021/05/meghan-and-harry-charity-commission-report|date=25 May 2021|archive-date=25 May 2021|access-date=26 May 2021|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Sussex Royal cleared over claims that it misused charity funds|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2021/05/25/sussex-royal-cleared-breaking-charity-funding-law-republic-apologise/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210525145933/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2021/05/25/sussex-royal-cleared-breaking-charity-funding-law-republic-apologise/|work=The Telegraph|date=25 May 2021|archive-date=25 May 2021|last=Ward|first=Victoria|url-access=subscription|url-status=live}}</ref>

In April 2020, Meghan and Harry confirmed their new foundation (in lieu of Sussex Royal) would be called "[[Archewell]]".<ref name="tacarchewell">{{cite magazine|url=https://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/tradition/a32057824/meghan-markle-prince-harry-archie-archewell-announcement/|title=Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's New Non-Profit Archewell Has a Sweet Tie to Baby Archie|last=Foussianes|first=Chloe|date=6 April 2020|website=Town & Country|access-date=17 April 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200410084139/https://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/tradition/a32057824/meghan-markle-prince-harry-archie-archewell-announcement/|archive-date=10 April 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> The name stems from the Greek word "[[arche]]", which means "source of action"; the same word that inspired the name of their son.<ref name="tacarchewell" /> Archewell was registered in the United States.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.news.com.au/entertainment/celebrity-life/royals/harry-and-meghans-archewell-trademark-application-rejected/news-story/bbffeab487c01a7ad1490ee0e634f95b|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200618031833/https://www.news.com.au/entertainment/celebrity-life/royals/harry-and-meghans-archewell-trademark-application-rejected/news-story/bbffeab487c01a7ad1490ee0e634f95b|title=Harry and Meghan's Archewell trademark application rejected|website=news.com.au|first=Lexie|last=Cartwright|date=18 June 2020|archive-date=18 June 2020|access-date=24 October 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> Its website was officially launched in October 2020.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.news.com.au/entertainment/celebrity-life/royals/meghan-markle-prince-harry-launch-website-for-charitable-venture-archewell/news-story/842078bd33b5780ad8468c27f3e4040f|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201023025823/https://www.news.com.au/entertainment/celebrity-life/royals/meghan-markle-prince-harry-launch-website-for-charitable-venture-archewell/news-story/842078bd33b5780ad8468c27f3e4040f|title=Meghan Markle, Prince Harry launch website for charitable venture Archewell|website=news.com.au|first=Lexie|last=Cartwright|date=23 October 2020|archive-date=23 October 2020|access-date=1 November 2020|url-status=live}}</ref>

==Public image==
In his youth, Harry earned a reputation for being rebellious, leading the [[tabloid journalism|tabloid]] press to label him a "wild child".<ref name="Reuters">{{cite news|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/newsOne/idUSL2968319120080301|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240213144307/https://www.reuters.com/article/newsOne/idUSL2968319120080301|last=Majendie|first=Paul|title=Prince Harry: Wild child turned war hero|work=Reuters|date=1 March 2008|archive-date=13 February 2024|access-date=16 October 2008|url-status=dead}}</ref> At the age of 17, he was seen smoking cannabis, drinking underage with friends, and clashing physically with [[paparazzi]] outside nightclubs.<ref name="Reuters" /><ref name="Nightclub-Scuffle">{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/3762200.stm|title=Prince Harry in nightclub scuffle|work=BBC News|date=21 October 2004|access-date=27 June 2022}}</ref> In early 2005, he was photographed at a "Colonial and Native"-themed birthday party in [[Wiltshire]] wearing a [[Nazi German]] [[Afrika Korps]] uniform with a [[swastika]]{{anchor|Harry_swastika}} armband.<ref name="BBC-Costume">{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/4170083.stm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20051028002744/http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/4170083.stm|title=Harry says sorry for Nazi costume|work=BBC News|access-date=14 October 2008|archive-date=28 October 2005|date=13 January 2005|url-status=live}}</ref> His choice sparked a backlash from the media, politicians, and religious figures.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.dw.com/en/prince-harry-offends-with-nazi-gaffe/a-1457931|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150722165732/https://www.dw.com/en/prince-harry-offends-with-nazi-gaffe/a-1457931|title=Prince Harry Offends with Nazi Gaffe|work=Deutsche Welle|date=13 January 2005|archive-date=22 July 2015|access-date=27 January 2023|url-status=live}}</ref> Clarence House later issued a public statement in which Harry apologised for his behaviour.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/4170623.stm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060207053727/http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/4170623.stm|title=Harry public apology 'not needed'|work=BBC News|date=14 January 2005|archive-date=7 February 2006|access-date=14 October 2008|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.cnn.com/2005/WORLD/europe/01/12/harry.nazi/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230921110807/https://www.cnn.com/2005/WORLD/europe/01/12/harry.nazi/|title=Harry sorry for Nazi uniform stunt|work=CNN|date=13 January 2005|archive-date=21 September 2023|access-date=27 January 2023|url-status=live}}</ref> In an interview for his 21st birthday he stated that it "was a very stupid thing to do and I've learnt my lesson".<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/4246518.stm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050919170138/http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/4246518.stm|title=Harry 'loves wonderful Camilla'|work=BBC News|date=7 October 2005|archive-date=19 September 2005|access-date=18 May 2018|url-status=live}}</ref>

In January 2005, in response to an inquiry about his Zimbabwean girlfriend Chelsy Davy, Harry responded "She's not black or anything, you know".<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/g2/story/0,3604,1383309,00.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201214103009/https://www.theguardian.com/g2/story/0,3604,1383309,00.html|title=Charles, prince of the prudes|work=The Guardian|first=Ben|last=Summerskill|date=5 January 2005|archive-date=14 December 2020|access-date=25 March 2022|url-status=live}}</ref> In January 2009, the British [[Tabloid (newspaper format)|tabloid]], the ''[[News of the World]]'', revealed a video made by Harry three years earlier in which he referred to a Pakistani fellow officer cadet as "our little [[Paki (slur)|Paki]] friend" and called a soldier wearing a camouflage hood a "[[raghead]]". These terms were described by the Leader of the Opposition at the time [[David Cameron]] as "unacceptable",<ref name="telegraphy on harry comments 2009">{{cite news|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110501150613/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/theroyalfamily/4216808/Prince-Harrys-Paki-comments-completely-unacceptable-says-David-Cameron.html|archive-date=1 May 2011|url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/theroyalfamily/4216808/Prince-Harrys-Paki-comments-completely-unacceptable-says-David-Cameron.html|title=Prince Harry's 'Paki' comments 'completely unacceptable', says David Cameron|work=The Telegraph|first1=David|last1=Harrison|first2=Jon|last2=Swaine|date=11 January 2009}}</ref> and by ''[[The Daily Telegraph]]'' as "racist".<ref name="telegraphy on harry comments 2009" /> A British Muslim youth organisation called Harry a "thug".<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/7822883.stm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240406053937/http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/7822883.stm|title=Prince's racist term sparks anger|work=BBC News|date=11 January 2009|archive-date=6 April 2024|url-status=live}}</ref> Further extracts showed him telling a comrade "I love you" before giving him a kiss on the cheek and licking his face, and asking another whether he felt gay, queer, or on the side.<ref name="The Guardian-Jan 2009">{{cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2009/jan/12/prince-harry-racism|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130905172033/https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2009/jan/12/prince-harry-racism|title=Video nasty: Prince Harry faces racism inquiry over footage of 'Paki' remark|work=The Guardian|first1=Stephen|last1=Bates|first2=Richard|last2=Norton-Taylor|date=11 January 2009|archive-date=5 September 2013|access-date=27 September 2021|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.towleroad.com/2009/01/uk-gay-activist/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170420020636/https://www.towleroad.com/2009/01/uk-gay-activist/|title=UK Gay Activist: Prince Harry's Male Kiss 'Liberated and Enlightened'|work=Towleroad|date=14 January 2009|archive-date=20 April 2017|access-date=30 July 2022|url-status=live}}</ref> [[Clarence House]] immediately issued an apology from Harry, who stated that no malice was intended in his remarks.<ref name="CNN">{{cite news|url=http://www.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/europe/01/10/prince.harry.videos/index.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090121061506/http://www.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/europe/01/10/prince.harry.videos/index.html|last=Byron|first=Katy|title=Britain's Prince Harry apologizes for offensive language|work=CNN|date=11 January 2009|archive-date=21 January 2009|access-date=11 January 2009|url-status=live}}</ref> Subsequently, it was reported that the military had instructed Harry to attend a diversity course.<ref>{{cite news|date=12 February 2009 |archive-date=9 March 2021|title=Reports: Prince Harry to attend diversity course|url=https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna29164935|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210309060921/https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna29164935|work=NBC News|access-date=5 December 2023|url-status=live}}</ref> In the same year, British stand-up comedian [[Stephen K. Amos]] alleged that after a stand-up show for Charles's 60th birthday celebrations in November 2008 Harry had commented on his performance by saying, "You don't sound like a black chap", though he hoped that the remarks were made in jest.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/harry-told-me-you-don-t-sound-black-claims-comic-1606648.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210224090812/https://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/harry-told-me-you-don-t-sound-black-claims-comic-1606648.html|title=Harry told me 'you don't sound black' claims comic|work=The Independent|first=Vicky|last=Shaw|date=11 February 2009|archive-date=24 February 2021|access-date=17 July 2022|url-status=live}}</ref>

{{anchor|Strip Billiards}}In October 2007, a video from Harry's trip to Namibia with his friends surfaced, which showed him snorting vodka and licking a male friend's nipples.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.cbsnews.com/news/prince-harry-reportedly-snorted-vodka/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181229182623/https://www.cbsnews.com/news/prince-harry-reportedly-snorted-vodka/|title=Prince Harry Reportedly Snorted Vodka|work=CBS News|date=9 October 2007|archive-date=29 December 2018|access-date=30 July 2022|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.towleroad.com/2007/10/prince-harry-go/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160518084538/https://www.towleroad.com/2007/10/prince-harry-go/|title=Prince Harry Gone Wild, Snorting Vodka, Licking Male Nipple|work=Towleroad|date=8 October 2007|archive-date=18 May 2016|access-date=30 July 2022|url-status=live}}</ref> While on holiday in Las Vegas in August 2012, Harry and an unknown young woman were photographed naked in a [[Wynn Las Vegas]] hotel room, reportedly during a game of strip [[billiards]]. The pictures were leaked by American celebrity website [[TMZ]] on 21 August 2012,<ref>{{cite news|title=Prince Harry naked photos during Vegas rager |url=http://www.tmz.com/2012/08/21/prince-harry-naked-photos-nude-vegas-hotel-party|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120822041459/http://www.tmz.com/2012/08/21/prince-harry-naked-photos-nude-vegas-hotel-party/|work=TMZ|date=21 August 2012|archive-date=22 August 2012|access-date=22 August 2012|url-status=live}}</ref> and reported worldwide by mainstream media on 22 August 2012.<ref>{{cite news|title=Naked photos of Prince Harry surface in Las Vegas|first=Ed|last=Payne|url=http://edition.cnn.com/2012/08/22/showbiz/prince-harry-photos/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120825003238/http://edition.cnn.com/2012/08/22/showbiz/prince-harry-photos/|work=CNN|date=22 August 2012|archive-date=25 August 2012|access-date=22 August 2012|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Naked Prince Harry photos published online|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-19346468|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120822184406/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-19346468|work=BBC News|date=22 August 2012|archive-date=22 August 2012|access-date=22 August 2012|url-status=live}}</ref> The photographs were shown by the American media, but British media were reluctant to publish them.<ref>{{cite news|title=Nude Harry photos: How UK tabloids lost their sting|first=Robert|last=Jobson|author-link=Robert Jobson |url=http://edition.cnn.com/2012/08/22/opinion/britain-harry-press-jobson/|work=CNN|date=22 August 2012|access-date=22 August 2012}}</ref> Royal aides suggested [[Clarence House]] would contact the [[Press Complaints Commission]] (PCC) if British publications used the pictures.<ref>{{cite news|title=Naked pictures of Prince Harry published by gossip website|first=Josh|last=Halliday |url=https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2012/aug/22/naked-pictures-prince-harry-published|work=The Guardian|date=22 August 2012|access-date=22 August 2012|location=London}}</ref> [[St James's Palace]] confirmed that Harry was in the photographs, saying that he was essentially a victim whose privacy had been invaded and contacted the PCC upon hearing that a number of British newspapers were considering publishing the photographs.<ref>{{cite news|title=Prince Harry naked photos prompted palace call to PCC|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-19352489|work=BBC News|archive-date=23 August 2012|date=23 August 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120823102128/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-19352489|access-date=23 August 2012|url-status=live}}</ref> On 24 August 2012, [[The Sun (United Kingdom)|''The Sun'']] newspaper published the photographs.<ref>{{cite news|title=Prince Harry naked Vegas photos published by Sun|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-19364261|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120823220814/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-19364261|date=24 August 2012|archive-date=23 August 2012|access-date=24 August 2012|work=BBC News|url-status=live}}</ref>

In December 2021, reports emerged about Harry's meetings with Saudi businessman [[Mahfouz Marei Mubarak bin Mahfouz]], whose receipt of a [[CBE]] became the subject of an investigation by the [[Scottish Charity Regulator]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://news.sky.com/story/princes-foundation-chairman-douglas-connell-quits-over-claims-charity-accepted-six-figure-sum-from-russian-donor-12408614|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230326035134/https://news.sky.com/story/princes-foundation-chairman-douglas-connell-quits-over-claims-charity-accepted-six-figure-sum-from-russian-donor-12408614|title=Prince's Foundation chairman Douglas Connell quits over claims charity accepted six-figure sum from Russian donor|work=Sky News|date=15 September 2021|archive-date=26 March 2023|access-date=15 September 2021|url-status=live}}</ref> Mahfouz had met Harry in 2013 and 2014 and donated £50,000 to his charity Sentebale and £10,000 to Walking With The Wounded, of which Harry is patron. ''[[The Sunday Times]]'' claimed that the meetings with Harry opened the way for Mahfouz to get access to the Prince of Wales.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/harry-i-cut-ties-with-dads-saudi-cbe-friend-because-of-his-motives-jt2jrks9t|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230921110809/https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/harry-i-cut-ties-with-dads-saudi-cbe-friend-because-of-his-motives-jt2jrks9t|title=Harry: I cut ties with dad's Saudi CBE friend because of 'his motives'|work=The Times|first=Gabriel|last=Pogrund|date=5 December 2021|archive-date=21 September 2023|access-date=5 December 2021|url-access=subscription|url-status=live}}</ref> Harry referred to the incident as the "CBE scandal" in December 2021 and stated that he severed ties with Mahfouz in 2015 after expressing "growing concerns" about his motives, though aides from his father's household denied having any discussions with him regarding Mahfouz.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2021/12/06/prince-harry-did-not-raise-concerns-billionaire-saudi-donor/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230921113903/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2021/12/06/prince-harry-did-not-raise-concerns-billionaire-saudi-donor/|title=Prince Harry 'did not raise concerns' about billionaire Saudi donor with Clarence House|work=The Telegraph|first=Victoria|last=Ward|date=6 December 2021|archive-date=21 September 2023|access-date=9 December 2021|url-access=subscription|url-status=live}}</ref> A spokesperson for Sentebale defended the meetings and added that there was not any impropriety regarding the donations.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/charity-founded-prince-harry-denies-impropriety-mahfouz-foundation-donations/governance/article/1735125|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230921110808/https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/charity-founded-prince-harry-denies-impropriety-mahfouz-foundation-donations/governance/article/1735125|title=Charity founded by Prince Harry denies any impropriety over Mahfouz Foundation donations|work=Third Sector|first=Stephen|last=Delahunty|date=6 December 2021|archive-date=21 September 2023|access-date=9 December 2021|url-status=live}}</ref>

In March 2024, Harry was named in a lawsuit against [[P. Diddy]] who was facing allegations of sexual trafficking. He was mentioned as a well-known celebrity associate of Combs, whom he would use among other famous figures to draw guests to his parties.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/prince-harry-p-diddy-sexual-assault-lawsuit-b2518881.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240327003524/https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/prince-harry-p-diddy-sexual-assault-lawsuit-b2518881.html|title=Prince Harry named in $30m Sean 'Diddy' Combs sexual assault lawsuit|work=The Independent|first=Holly|last=Evans|date=26 March 2024|archive-date=27 March 2024|access-date=27 March 2024|url-status=live}}</ref>

===Public opinion===
In view of their [[environmental activism]], Harry and Meghan were criticised in August 2019 for reportedly taking four [[private jet]] journeys in 11 days, including one to [[Elton John]]'s home in [[Nice]], France.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-49398852|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230828192722/https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-49398852|title=Elton John defends Harry and Meghan's use of private jets|work=BBC News|date=19 August 2019|archive-date=28 August 2023|access-date=23 August 2021|url-status=live}}</ref> The criticism was in line with the reactions the royal family faced in June 2019, after it was revealed that they "had doubled [their] carbon footprint from business travel".<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/harry-used-private-jet-twice-in-a-week-after-climate-talks-pwv57fnj3|title=Prince Harry used private jet twice in a week after climate talks|work=The Times|first=Ben|last=Webster |date=19 August 2019|access-date=22 August 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190821191008/https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/harry-used-private-jet-twice-in-a-week-after-climate-talks-pwv57fnj3|archive-date=21 August 2019|url-status=live|url-access=subscription}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.cnn.com/2019/08/19/uk/harry-meghan-private-jets-gbr-intl/index.html |title=Harry and Meghan branded hypocrites for using private jets|work=CNN|first=Bianca|last=Britton |date=20 August 2019|access-date=22 August 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190821194635/https://www.cnn.com/2019/08/19/uk/harry-meghan-private-jets-gbr-intl/index.html|archive-date=21 August 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> Harry received backlash again in August 2021 and 2022 for taking a two-hour flight on private jets between California and [[Aspen, Colorado]], to participate in an annual charity polo tournament.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/climate-change/sustainable-living/prince-harry-private-jet-flying-b1906737.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210822175416/https://www.independent.co.uk/climate-change/sustainable-living/prince-harry-private-jet-flying-b1906737.html|title=Prince Harry criticised after flying in private jet after charity polo match|work=The Independent|first=Kate|last=Ng|date=22 August 2021|archive-date=22 August 2021|access-date=23 August 2021|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2022/08/26/prince-harry-takes-private-jet-one-day-polo-match-has-kit-transported/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220826163857/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2022/08/26/prince-harry-takes-private-jet-one-day-polo-match-has-kit-transported/|title=Prince Harry takes private jet to one-day polo match and has kit transported in separate car|work=The Telegraph|first=Hannah|last=Furness|date=26 August 2022|archive-date=26 August 2022|access-date=28 August 2022|url-access=subscription|url-status=live}}</ref> In June 2022 and on their way to California after the [[Queen's Platinum Jubilee]], Harry and Meghan boarded a private jet that was estimated to have emitted "ten times more carbon than flying commercial".<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/harry-and-meghan-back-in-us-after-low-key-appearance-at-jubilee-5hwq7d23p|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220606103126/https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/harry-and-meghan-back-in-us-after-low-key-appearance-at-jubilee-5hwq7d23p|title=Harry and Meghan's private jet to US raises climate questions|work=The Times|first1=Andrew|last1=Ellson|first2=Debbie|last2=White|date=6 June 2022|archive-date=6 June 2022|access-date=8 June 2022|url-access=subscription|url-status=live}}</ref>

After his marriage, Harry's popularity skyrocketed above all the other royals as he was deemed likable by 77 per cent of respondents in a poll of 3,600 Britons conducted by statistics and polling company [[YouGov]].<ref>{{cite magazine|url= https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2018/11/prince-harry-most-popular-royal|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181113222808/https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2018/11/prince-harry-most-popular-royal|archive-date=13 November 2018|title= Prince Harry Just Beat the Queen in a Royal Popularity Contest |magazine=Vanity Fair|date=13 November 2018|access-date=6 January 2023|url-status=live}}</ref> However, his popularity fell after [[Megxit|stepping back from royal duties]], and it plummeted after the release of his controversial interview with Oprah Winfrey, his Netflix docuseries, and his memoir.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://news.sky.com/story/harry-and-meghan-uk-public-opinion-of-couple-worst-ever-after-oprah-winfrey-interview-poll-suggests-12243692|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210312140536/https://news.sky.com/story/harry-and-meghan-uk-public-opinion-of-couple-worst-ever-after-oprah-winfrey-interview-poll-suggests-12243692|archive-date=12 March 2021 |title= Harry and Meghan: UK public opinion of couple 'worst ever' after Oprah Winfrey interview, poll suggests |work=Sky News|date=13 March 2021|access-date=6 January 2023|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/royal-family/prince-harry-title-netflix-survey-b2254050.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221231140224/https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/royal-family/prince-harry-title-netflix-survey-b2254050.html|archive-date=31 December 2022|title= Nearly half of Brits say Prince Harry should lose his title, survey suggests|work=The Independent|date=1 January 2022|access-date=6 January 2023|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-01-09/harry-s-popularity-with-the-british-public-hits-record-low-ahead-of-book-release?leadSource=uverify%20wall|title=Prince Harry's Popularity With British Public Hits Record Low Ahead of Book Release|work=Bloomberg|first=Ted|last=Hennessey|date=9 January 2023|access-date=9 January 2023}}</ref> In December 2022, Harry was found to be the third most disliked member of the British royal family by YouGov, preceded by his uncle [[Prince Andrew]] and his wife Meghan.<ref>{{cite web|url= https://yougov.co.uk/topics/politics/articles-reports/2022/12/09/after-prince-andrew-prince-harry-and-meghan-markle|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230129225315/https://yougov.co.uk/topics/politics/articles-reports/2022/12/09/after-prince-andrew-prince-harry-and-meghan-markle|title=After Prince Andrew, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle remain Britain's most unpopular royals|website=YouGov|date=6 January 2022|archive-date=29 January 2023|access-date=6 January 2023|url-status=live}}</ref> Writing for ''[[The New York Times]]'', [[Sarah Lyall]] noted that following the release of his memoir Harry and his wife lost support within segments of the American public and press.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/09/books/prince-harry-book-royal-family.html|title=Has Prince Harry's Confessional Tour Run Its Course?|newspaper=The New York Times|first=Sarah|last=Lyall|date=9 January 2023|access-date=26 January 2023|url-access=limited}}</ref> It has been suggested by critics that this fall from public esteem is due to Harry and Meghan's frequent attempts to achieve ongoing relevancy,<ref>{{cite news|url= https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-63890246|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240120050310/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-63890246|title= Harry and Meghan: Does Netflix's documentary live up to the hype?|work=BBC News|date=9 December 2022|archive-date=20 January 2024|access-date=7 January 2023|url-status=live}}</ref> and their perceived hypocrisy and selfishness.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/uk-63876934|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230507080956/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/uk-63876934|title=Royals deny they were asked to comment on Harry and Meghan show|work=BBC News|date=3 December 2022|archive-date=7 May 2023|access-date=7 January 2023|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url= https://www.lynnnews.co.uk/news/netflix-drama-shows-prince-harry-s-true-selfish-nature-9290243/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240213120316/https://www.lynnnews.co.uk/news/netflix-drama-shows-prince-harry-s-true-selfish-nature-9290243/|title=Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Netflix documentary highlights his true selfish nature, writes Kris Johnston|work=Lynn News|date=19 December 2022|archive-date=13 February 2024|access-date=7 January 2023|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/columnists/2022/12/12/unapologetically-selfish-harry-meghan-product-american-obsession/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230228093615/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/columnists/2022/12/12/unapologetically-selfish-harry-meghan-product-american-obsession/|title= Unapologetically selfish, Harry and Meghan are a product of the American obsession with therapy|work=The Telegraph|date=12 December 2022|archive-date=28 February 2023|access-date=7 January 2023|url-access=subscription|url-status=live}}</ref> Harry and Meghan's exit from the royal family was satirized in [[The Worldwide Privacy Tour|a 2023 episode]] of ''[[South Park]]''.<ref>{{cite web|last=Kanter|first=Jake|date=16 February 2023|title='South Park' Tears Into Prince Harry & Meghan Markle's 'Worldwide Privacy Tour'|url=https://deadline.com/2023/02/south-park-roasts-prince-harry-meghan-markle-the-worldwide-privacy-tour-1235261636/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231219142730/https://deadline.com/2023/02/south-park-roasts-prince-harry-meghan-markle-the-worldwide-privacy-tour-1235261636/|archive-date=19 December 2023|access-date=24 June 2023|website=Deadline|url-status=live}}</ref>

In 2018 and 2021, Harry was selected as one of the [[100 Most Influential People in the World]] by ''[[Time (magazine)|Time]]'' magazine.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://time.com/collection/most-influential-people-2018/5239433/prince-harry/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240226082033/https://time.com/collection/most-influential-people-2018/5239433/prince-harry/|archive-date=26 February 2024|title=Prince Harry Is on the TIME 100 List|magazine=Time|first=Elton|last=John|access-date=3 May 2018|url-status=live}}</ref> In 2019, the magazine named Harry and his wife as among the 25 Most Influential People on the Internet.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://people.com/royals/meghan-markle-prince-harry-named-time-most-influential-people-internet/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230203064509/https://people.com/royals/meghan-markle-prince-harry-named-time-most-influential-people-internet/|title=Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Named to Time's List of Most Influential People on the Internet|magazine=People|first=Stephanie|last=Petit|date=16 July 2019|archive-date=3 February 2023|access-date=15 September 2021|url-status=live}}</ref> In 2021, the couple was featured on one of the magazine's seven worldwide ''Time 100'' covers.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.insider.com/prince-harry-meghan-markle-time-100-most-influential-people-list-2021-9|title=Prince Harry and Meghan Markle feature on Time's cover as they make its 100 'most influential' people list|work=Insider|first=Kelly|last=McLaughlin|date=15 September 2021|access-date=15 September 2021}}</ref> In 2023, ''[[People (magazine)|People]]'' named him as one of the "25 Most Intriguing People of the Year".<ref>{{cite magazine|url= https://people.com/25-most-intriguing-people-of-2023-photos-8410727|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240122210622/https://people.com/25-most-intriguing-people-of-2023-photos-8410727|title=Meet PEOPLE's 25 Most Intriguing People of the Year!|magazine=People|date=5 December 2023|archive-date=22 January 2024|access-date=5 December 2023|url-status=live}}</ref> In the same year, [[James Hibberd (writer)|James Hibberd]] of ''[[The Hollywood Reporter]]'' named Harry and Meghan among the Hollywood losers of 2023.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/hollywood-winners-losers-2023-1235712279/|title=The Biggest Hollywood Winners and Losers of 2023: From Margot Robbie to Marvel|work=The Hollywood Reporter|first=James|last=Hibberd|date=7 December 2023|access-date=26 May 2024}}</ref>

Following Harry and Meghan's trip to Nigeria in May 2024, Lucia Stein of the [[Australian Broadcasting Corporation|ABC]] argued that the couple could have been used by the royal family, and added that "perhaps how helpful they would have been" had an agreement on a "hybrid working model" been achieved.<ref name="LStein">{{Cite news |last=Stein |first=Lucia |date=13 May 2024 |title=Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Nigerian tour is a reminder of what might have been |url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-05-14/why-were-harry-and-meghan-in-nigeria/103839774 |access-date=15 May 2024 |work=Australian Broadcasting Company News |language=en-AU}}</ref> Media editor, [[Tina Brown]] commented in relation to the visit, they are "enormously appealing to the public, and very good at [public engagement]."<ref name="LStein"/> In the same year Harry's role as founder of Travalyst was recognised in the second edition of the ''Time'' Climate 100 list which ranked the most influential climate action leaders.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://time.com/7172552/prince-harry-climate/|title=Prince Harry, The Duke of Sussex: TIME100 Climate List|magazine=Time|first=Olivia B.|last=Waxman|date=12 November 2024|access-date=13 November 2024}}</ref>

In January 2025, [[Justine Bateman]] called the behavior of Harry and Meghan "repulsive" for showing up at a food bank during the [[Palisades Fire|Southern California wildfires]] in the [[Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles|Pacific Palisades]], a section of Los Angeles. Bateman stated that Harry and his wife were not "politicians" and were only after a "[[photo op]]", calling them "disaster tourists".<ref>{{Cite news|work=The Independent |first=Ellie |last=Muir|title=Meghan and Harry branded 'disaster tourists' after LA wildfires 'photo op' claims star |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/meghan-markle-prince-harry-justine-bateman-la-wildfires-b2678418.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241008203234/https://gum.criteo.com/syncframe?|date=13 January 2024|archive-date=8 October 2024|access-date=14 January 2025|url-status=live}}</ref> Harry and Meghan's appearance in the area drew mixed reactions from segments of the media and public figures.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.the-independent.com/arts-entertainment/tv/news/kelly-osbourne-los-angeles-fires-meghan-harry-b2681176.html|title=Kelly Osbourne calls out celebrities using LA fires as photo op after Meghan and Harry labeled 'disaster tourists'|first=Amber|last=Raiken|work=The Independent|date=16 January 2025|access-date=18 January 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.geo.tv/video/585878-prince-harry-meghan-markle-blasted-for-flaunting-their-donations-to-la-fire-victims|title=Prince Harry, Meghan Markle blasted for flaunting their donations to LA fire victims|work=Geo TV|date=17 January 2025|access-date=18 January 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://people.com/meghan-markle-prince-harry-distribute-food-supplies-eaton-wildfire-victims-world-central-kitchen-8772999|title=Meghan Markle and Prince Harry visit Eaton fire victims, distributing food and supplies|magazine=People|first1=Charmaine|last1=Patterson|first2=Erin|last2=Hill|date=13 January 2025|access-date=25 February 2025}}</ref>

==Privacy and the media==
===Legal issues and incidents===
====Associated Newspapers====
In January 2020, the [[Independent Press Standards Organisation]] (IPSO) sided with the ''[[Mail on Sunday]]'' over a dispute between the Duke and the newspaper regarding an Instagram photo involving Harry in which, according to the newspaper, elephants were in fact "tranquilised" and "tethered" during a relocating process. The IPSO rejected Harry's claim that the paper's description was "inaccurate" or "misleading".<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/prince-harry-loses-complaint-uk-newspaper|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200131022015/https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/prince-harry-loses-complaint-uk-newspaper|archive-date=31 January 2020|title=Prince Harry loses battle with UK newspaper over Instagram photo|work=Fox News|first=Melissa|last=Roberto|date=30 January 2020|access-date=31 January 2020|url-status=live}}</ref>

In December 2020, Harry's legal team sued [[Associated Newspapers Limited]] (ANL) for publishing a story in the ''Mail on Sunday'' claiming his working relationship with the Royal Marines had suffered post-royal departure.<ref>{{cite news|title=Prince Harry to sue Mail on Sunday publisher over 'libellous' news article|url=https://news.sky.com/story/prince-harry-to-sue-mail-on-sunday-publisher-over-libellous-news-article-12154618|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201207193241/https://news.sky.com/story/prince-harry-to-sue-mail-on-sunday-publisher-over-libellous-news-article-12154618|work=Sky News|date=7 December 2020|archive-date=7 December 2020|access-date=12 December 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> The newspaper subsequently accepted the claims were false and issued an apology. The prince's lawyer said the "substantial damages" paid by the publisher would be donated to the Invictus Games Foundation.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-55888361|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210201113442/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-55888361|date=1 February 2021|title=Prince Harry accepts damages from Mail publishers over 'baseless' article|archive-date=1 February 2021|work=BBC News|access-date=1 February 2021|url-status=live}}</ref>

In February 2022, Harry filed a libel suit in the [[High Court of Justice|High Court]] against ANL for a ''Mail on Sunday'' article which alleged he was trying to keep his legal battle against the [[Home Office]] to restore his police protection secret from the public through requesting a confidentiality order on the case and that he offered to pay for police protection only after filing a lawsuit against the government.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://news.sky.com/story/prince-harry-duke-of-sussex-launches-libel-claim-against-publisher-of-the-daily-mail-12549791|title=Prince Harry: Duke of Sussex launches libel claim against publisher of the Daily Mail|work=Sky News|date=23 February 2022|access-date=23 February 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.reuters.com/world/uk/prince-harry-launches-lawsuit-against-uk-newspaper-publisher-2022-02-23/|title=Prince Harry launches lawsuit against UK newspaper publisher|work=Reuters|date=23 February 2022|access-date=24 February 2022}}</ref><ref name="Feb22-case">{{cite news|url=https://www.reuters.com/world/uk/uks-prince-harry-seek-mail-sunday-libel-win-without-trial-2023-03-17/|title=UK's Prince Harry's libel case against publisher 'built on sand', London court told|work=Reuters|first1=Michael|last1=Holden|first2=Sam|last2=Tobin|date=17 March 2023|access-date=18 March 2023}}</ref> In June 2022, [[Mr Justice Nicklin]] ruled that parts of the article were potentially defamatory, though Nicklin rejected claims by Harry's lawyers that the article portrayed him as a liar.<ref name="BBC-ANL-Jul22">{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-62090652|title=Prince Harry wins latest stage in Mail on Sunday High Court libel claim|work=BBC News|date=8 July 2022|access-date=8 July 2022}}</ref> Harry attempted to have the publisher's defence thrown out, but the judge rejected his motion in December 2023 and decided that the case should proceed to trial.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.reuters.com/world/uk/prince-harrys-libel-claim-against-mail-sunday-publisher-must-go-trial-judge-2023-12-08/|title=Prince Harry loses bid to have publisher's libel defence thrown out|work=Reuters|date=8 December 2023|accessdate=8 December 2023}}</ref> He later ordered Harry to pay ''Mail on Sunday'' £48,447 in legal costs.<ref name=mailonsundaypayment>{{cite news|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/royal-family/news/prince-harry-daily-mail-sunday-libel-payout-b2462118.html|title=Prince Harry ordered to pay £50,000 to Mail on Sunday after losing first battle in libel case|first=Maanya|last=Sachdeva|work=The Independent|date=11 December 2023|accessdate=11 December 2023}}</ref> Harry withdrew the libel claim in January 2024 and became liable for the publisher's £250,000 legal costs.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-68034322|title=Prince Harry drops libel claim against Mail on Sunday publisher|work=BBC News|first=Doug|last=Faulkner|date=19 January 2024|access-date=19 January 2024}}</ref>

In October 2022, the Duke of Sussex joined [[Doreen Lawrence]], [[Sir Elton John]], [[David Furnish]], [[Sadie Frost]], and [[Elizabeth Hurley]] in launching a legal action against ANL for their alleged "abhorrent criminal activity", which was said to involve listening to and recording people's phone calls and daily activities, obtaining sensitive information and medical records, and accessing bank accounts and financial transactions.<ref name="BBC-ANL-Oct">{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-63164654|title=Elton John and Prince Harry sue Daily Mail publisher over 'privacy breach'|work=BBC News|first1=Daniel|last1=Sandford|first2=Tom|last2=Symonds|date=6 October 2022|access-date=7 October 2022}}</ref> In a statement, ANL described the allegations as "preposterous smears", and Gavin Burrows, the private investigator whose alleged 2021 statement was used as a key element in the case, said that the statement was not signed by him and was "a cut and paste from my evidence" of other publishers targeting individuals.<ref name="BBC-ANL-Oct"/><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2023/03/31/prince-harry-hacking-dailymail-private-investigator/|title=Private investigator at centre of Prince Harry case against Daily Mail denies admitting hacking|work=The Daily Telegraph|first=Robert|last=Mendick|date=31 March 2023|access-date=4 April 2023|url-access=subscription}}</ref> In November 2023, Mr Justice Nicklin ruled that the case brought by Harry and the other claimants could proceed but unpublished material provided to the [[Leveson Inquiry]] was inadmissible as proof in this case.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-67122719|title=Prince Harry wins latest stage in case against Mail publisher|work=BBC News|first=Sean|last=Coughlan|date=10 November 2023|accessdate=11 November 2023}}</ref>

====News Group and Mirror Group newspapers====
In October 2019, it was announced that Harry had sued the ''[[Daily Mirror]]'', ''[[The Sun (United Kingdom)|The Sun]]'' and the now-defunct ''[[News of the World]]'' "in relation to alleged phone-hacking".<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-49940905|title=Harry sues Sun and Mirror's owners in phone-hacking claim|work=BBC News|date=4 October 2019|access-date=4 October 2019}}</ref> Former ''News of the World'' royal editor [[Clive Goodman]] had previously stated that he had [[News of the World royal phone hacking scandal|hacked]] Harry's phone on nine occasions.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-27413632|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240120075943/https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-27413632|title=Phone-hacking trial: Kate Middleton 'hacked 155 times'|work=BBC News|date=14 May 2014|archive-date=20 January 2024|access-date=22 November 2021|url-status=live}}</ref> [[Andy Coulson]], the editor of the ''News of the World'', apologised to Harry and his brother for invading their privacy, accepting "ultimate responsibility" for the actions of Goodman.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/media/2006/nov/29/newsoftheworld.royalsandthemedia|title=News of the World's Coulson apologises|work=The Guardian|first=Stephen|last=Brook|date=29 November 2006|access-date=22 January 2025}}</ref> In his lawsuit, 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 UK#News Group Newspapers Ltd|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.<ref name="Guardian-settlement"/> Both brothers brought a claim privately through their mutual attorneys, but Harry decided to pursue his case separately with a new solicitor in 2019.<ref name="Guardian-settlement">{{cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2023/apr/25/prince-william-murdoch-phone-hacking-claims-court-filings-prince-harry|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240329071208/https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2023/apr/25/prince-william-murdoch-phone-hacking-claims-court-filings-prince-harry|title=Murdoch firm 'paid secret phone-hacking settlement to Prince William'|work=The Guardian|first=Jim|last=Waterson|date=25 April 2023|archive-date=29 March 2024|access-date=25 April 2023|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2023/04/25/prince-harry-william-kate-media-coronation/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230604212524/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2023/04/25/prince-harry-william-kate-media-coronation/|title=Blindsided by Prince Harry again, the royals must be feeling hacked off|work=The Telegraph|first=Camilla|last=Tominey|date=25 April 2023|archive-date=4 June 2023|access-date=26 April 2023|url-access=subscription|url-status=live}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-66322279|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230727095446/https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-66322279|title=Prince Harry set for court showdown with The Sun publisher|first1=Sean|last1=Seddon|first2=Tom|last2=Symonds|work=BBC News|date=27 July 2023|archive-date=27 July 2023|access-date=27 July 2023|url-status=live}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3ggk2erkkvo|title=Harry loses bid to name Murdoch in hacking claim|work=BBC News|first=Ido|last=Vock|date=21 May 2024|access-date=21 May 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240521120727/https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3ggk2erkkvo|archive-date=21 May 2024|url-status=live}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.thetimes.com/uk/royal-family/article/prince-harry-allegations-claims-tabloid-journalist-2c52zvphd|title=Prince Harry refused permission to amend tabloid bugging claims|work=The Times|first=David|last=Brown|date=4 October 2024|access-date=7 October 2024|url-access=subscription}}</ref> In January 2025, the two parties settled with NGN paying more than £10 million in pay outs and legal fees in the settlements involving both Harry and former Labour deputy leader [[Tom Watson, Baron Watson of Wyre Forest|Tom Watson]].<ref name="NGN-settlement">{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp3wn1k6drqo|title=Sun owner to pay Prince Harry 'substantial' damages|work=BBC News|first1=Aleks|last1=Phillips|first2=Alex|last2=Smith|first3=Katie|last3=Razzall|date=22 January 2025|access-date=22 January 2025}}</ref> NGN made a "full and unequivocal apology" for "serious intrusion" 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".<ref name="NGN-settlement"/> The BBC reported on the "scrapped case", highlighting NGN's statement which said that the settlement agreement "drew a line under the past" and that they rejected the claims that would have been made in court about a [[Cover-up|corporate cover-up]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Coughlan |first1=Sean |title=Has Prince Harry got what he wanted after tabloid apology |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c2l0kzypgz4o |access-date=23 January 2025 |work=BBC News |date=22 January 2025}}</ref>

Lawyers for the ''Mirror'' denied accessing Harry's voicemail messages and other allegations, but admitted to instructing "private investigators to unlawfully obtain private information" about Harry on a single occasion that involved him visiting [[Chinawhite (nightclub)|Chinawhite]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newsweek.com/prince-harry-very-private-person-lawyers-memoir-spare-1771357|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230424171408/https://www.newsweek.com/prince-harry-very-private-person-lawyers-memoir-spare-1771357|title=Prince Harry's Lawyers Say He's a 'Very Private Person' Amid Memoir Storm|work=Newsweek|first=Jack|last=Royston|date=6 January 2023|archive-date=24 April 2023|access-date=11 January 2023|url-status=live}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.reuters.com/world/uk/prince-harry-lawsuit-against-newspaper-publisher-set-may-trial-2023-03-08/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230308165143/https://www.reuters.com/world/uk/prince-harry-lawsuit-against-newspaper-publisher-set-may-trial-2023-03-08/|title=Prince Harry lawsuit against newspaper publisher set for May trial|work=Reuters|date=8 March 2023|archive-date=8 March 2023|access-date=8 March 2023|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine|title=Prince Harry to Appear as a Witness in London Court Trial This Summer for Phone Hacking Case|url=https://people.com/royals/prince-harry-appear-witness-london-court-trial-mirror-group-newspapers/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231226225639/https://people.com/royals/prince-harry-appear-witness-london-court-trial-mirror-group-newspapers/|date=7 April 2023|archive-date=26 December 2023|access-date=7 April 2023|magazine=People|first=Janine|last=Henni|url-status=live}}</ref> At the beginning of trial, MGN apologised for one instance of unlawful information gathering against Harry and added that his legal challenge "warrants compensation".<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-65541046|title=Prince Harry: Mirror publisher apologises in phone hacking trial|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230510103107/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-65541046|first1=Tom|last1=Symonds|first2=James|last2=Gregory|work=BBC News|date=10 May 2023|archive-date=10 May 2023|access-date=10 May 2023|url-status=live}}</ref> In June 2023, Harry testified in the court case accusing former ''Daily Mirror'' editor [[Piers Morgan]] of horrific personal attacks and claimed that his phone had been hacked dating back to when he was still at Eton.<ref>{{cite news |date=6 June 2023|title=Prince Harry accuses Piers Morgan of 'horrific personal attacks'|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/live/uk-65818773|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230606075022/https://www.bbc.com/news/live/uk-65818773|access-date=6 June 2023|archive-date=6 June 2023|work=BBC News}}</ref> His appearance marked the first time a member of the royal family had been [[cross-examined]] in court since [[Albert Edward, Prince of Wales]], appeared as a witness in court [[Royal baccarat scandal|in 1891]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/prince-harry-testify-court-uk-tabloid-hacking-trial-mirror-rcna87621|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240409230246/https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/prince-harry-testify-court-uk-tabloid-hacking-trial-mirror-rcna87621|title=Prince Harry becomes the first British royal to testify in court in 130 years|work=NBC News|first=Alexander|last=Smith|date=5 June 2023|archive-date=9 April 2024|access-date=6 June 2023|url-status=live}}</ref> In December 2023, the High Court ruled in favour 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.<ref>{{cite news|last=Ward|first=Victoria|title=Prince Harry was victim of phone hacking by Mirror newspapers, judge rules|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2023/12/15/extensive-hacking-mirror-newspapers-prince-harry/|work=The Telegraph|access-date=15 December 2023 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20231215115026/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2023/12/15/extensive-hacking-mirror-newspapers-prince-harry/|archive-date=15 December 2023 |date=15 December 2023 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="Mirror-ruling">{{cite news|last=Coughlan|first=Sean|title=Harry wins 15 claims in phone-hacking case against Mirror publisher |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-67332563|work=BBC News|access-date=15 December 2023|archive-url=https://archive.today/20231215155455/https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-67332563|archive-date=15 December 2023|date=15 December 2023 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Siddique|first=Haroon|title=Prince Harry v Mirror Group: key findings of the phone-hacking case |url=https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2023/dec/15/prince-harry-v-mirror-group-key-findings-of-phone-hacking-case|work=The Guardian|access-date=15 December 2023|archive-url=https://archive.today/20231215172157/https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2023/dec/15/prince-harry-v-mirror-group-key-findings-of-phone-hacking-case|archive-date=15 December 2023|date=15 December 2023|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.reuters.com/world/uk/prince-harry-his-many-lawsuits-against-press-2023-12-15/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240325071712/https://www.reuters.com/world/uk/prince-harry-his-many-lawsuits-against-press-2023-12-15/|title=Prince Harry and his many lawsuits against the press|work=Reuters|date=14 December 2023|archive-date=25 March 2024|access-date=15 December 2023|url-status=live}}</ref> Mr Justice Fancourt concluded [[Piers Morgan]] and other editors knew about the phone hacking at their publications and were involved in it.<ref>{{cite news|last=Topping|first=Alexandra|title=Piers Morgan denies knowing of phone hacking after judge rules he did|url=https://www.theguardian.com/media/2023/dec/15/piers-morgan-denies-knowing-phone-hacking-judge-rules-did-prince-harry|work=The Guardian|access-date=15 December 2023|archive-url=https://archive.today/20231215153354/https://www.theguardian.com/media/2023/dec/15/piers-morgan-denies-knowing-phone-hacking-judge-rules-did-prince-harry|archive-date=15 December 2023 |date=15 December 2023|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Tobin|first1=Sam|last2=Holden|first2=Michael |title=Piers Morgan knew about phone-hacking at Daily Mirror, London judge finds |url=https://www.reuters.com/world/uk/piers-morgan-knew-about-phone-hacking-daily-mirror-london-judge-finds-2023-12-15|access-date=15 December 2023|archive-url=https://archive.today/20231215131723/https://www.reuters.com/world/uk/piers-morgan-knew-about-phone-hacking-daily-mirror-london-judge-finds-2023-12-15/|archive-date=15 December 2023|date=15 December 2023|url-status=live|work=Reuters}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Pilgrim|first=Pilgrim|title=Judge accepts evidence that Piers Morgan knew about phone hacking at The Mirror|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/piers-morgan-omid-scobie-justice-kylie-minogue-mirror-group-newspapers-b2464820.html|work=The Independent|access-date=15 December 2023|archive-url=https://archive.today/20231215153912/https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/piers-morgan-omid-scobie-justice-kylie-minogue-mirror-group-newspapers-b2464820.html|archive-date=15 December 2023|date=15 December 2023|url-status=live}}</ref> Harry through his lawyer [[David Sherborne]] called the ruling "vindicating and affirming" and urged the authorities to further investigate and prosecute the company.<ref name="Mirror-ruling"/> An additional 115 articles from Harry's claim might have been the focus of two further trials, but in February 2024 he 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.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-68249009|title=Prince Harry settles phone hacking claim with Mirror group|work=BBC News|first=James|last=Gregory|date=9 February 2024|access-date=9 February 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240209154218/https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-68249009|archive-date=9 February 2024|url-status=live}}</ref>

====Other cases====
In October 2013, [[Jo Brand]] appeared on ''[[Have I Got News for You]]'' and while talking about [[Prince George of Wales|Prince George]]'s christening she said: "George's godparents include [[Hugh van Cutsem]] ... I presume that's a nickname as in Hugh van cuts 'em and Harry then snorts 'em."<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.upi.com/Entertainment_News/TV/2013/11/01/BBC-apologizes-for-error-made-in-Prince-Harry-cocaine-joke/43021383325851/|title=BBC apologizes for error made in Prince Harry cocaine joke|work=UPI|date=1 November 2013|access-date=26 January 2023}}</ref> Representatives of Kensington Palace contacted the BBC after the programme aired, pointing out the error and the implications of the joke.<ref name="BBC-christening">{{cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/tvandradio/bbc/10418969/BBC-apologises-for-factual-inaccuracy-of-Prince-Harry-drug-joke.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131103165545/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/tvandradio/bbc/10418969/BBC-apologises-for-factual-inaccuracy-of-Prince-Harry-drug-joke.html|title=BBC apologises for 'factual inaccuracy' of Prince Harry drug joke|work=The Telegraph|first=Hannah|last=Furness|date=1 November 2013|archive-date=3 November 2013|access-date=26 January 2023|url-access=subscription|url-status=live}}</ref> 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".<ref name="BBC-christening"/>

In February 2014, a judge sentenced the convicted criminal Ashraf Islam to three years in prison, as he had plotted to murder Harry and had given it "considerable thought" due to his belief that Harry had "a moral guilt" since he was in the army.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://news.sky.com/story/prince-harry-death-plot-ashraf-islam-jailed-10417878|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220116220532/https://news.sky.com/story/prince-harry-death-plot-ashraf-islam-jailed-10417878|title=Prince Harry Death Plot: Ashraf Islam Jailed|work=Sky News|date=10 February 2014|archive-date=16 January 2022|access-date=16 January 2022|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/prince-harry/10628964/Prince-Harry-death-plot-criminal-jailed-for-three-years.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230921110819/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/prince-harry/10628964/Prince-Harry-death-plot-criminal-jailed-for-three-years.html|title=Prince Harry death plot criminal jailed for three years|work=The Telegraph|date=10 February 2014|archive-date=21 September 2023|access-date=16 January 2022|url-access=subscription|url-status=live}}</ref> In June 2019, two members of the neo-Nazi group [[Sonnenkrieg Division]] were jailed for eighteen months and four years, respectively, for sharing propaganda posters among which was one that labelled Harry as a "race traitor" with a gun pointed at his head.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-48672929|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190618122627/https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-48672929|title=Teenage neo-Nazis jailed over terror offences|work=BBC News|date=18 June 2019|archive-date=18 June 2019|access-date=29 September 2021|url-status=live}}</ref>

In May 2019, [[Splash News]] issued a formal apology to the Sussexes for sending photographers to their [[Cotswolds]] residence, which put their privacy at risk. The agency also agreed to pay damages and legal costs associated with the case.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-48296202|title=Prince Harry accepts damages over Splash News Agency photos|work=BBC News|date=16 May 2019|access-date=16 May 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190522060329/https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-48296202|archive-date=22 May 2019|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.cnn.com/2019/05/16/europe/prince-harry-meghan-helicopter-pictures-gbr-intl-scli/index.html|title=Prince Harry accepts 'substantial' damages after helicopter photos forced royal couple from their home|work=CNN|first1=Rob|last1=Picheta|first2=Max|last2=Foster|date=16 May 2019|access-date=16 May 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200127061122/https://www.cnn.com/2019/05/16/europe/prince-harry-meghan-helicopter-pictures-gbr-intl-scli/index.html|archive-date=27 January 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> In December 2019, [[PA Media]] retracted the publishing of a [[Christmas card]] photograph of Harry, Meghan, and their son Archie. The agency said that the photo was retracted because they had been advised that the photograph was "not representative of the Christmas card sent by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex".<ref>{{cite news|last=Saad|first=Nardine|date=24 December 2019|title=Prince Harry and Meghan let Archie take over family Christmas card |url=https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2019-12-24/prince-harry-meghan-archie-christmas-card-canada|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231222115155/https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2019-12-24/prince-harry-meghan-archie-christmas-card-canada|archive-date=22 December 2023|access-date=11 March 2024|work=Los Angeles Times}}</ref> In January 2020, lawyers issued a legal warning to the press after paparazzi photographs were published in the media.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/media/2020/jan/21/harry-and-meghan-legal-warning-latest-twist-in-royal-paparazzi-feud|title=Harry and Meghan legal warning latest twist in royal paparazzi feud|work=The Guardian|first=Ben|last=Quinn|date=21 January 2020|access-date=21 January 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200121170458/https://www.theguardian.com/media/2020/jan/21/harry-and-meghan-legal-warning-latest-twist-in-royal-paparazzi-feud|archive-date=21 January 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> In March 2020, the couple took Splash UK to court after the Duchess and their son were photographed without permission during a "private family outing" while staying in Canada. The case was settled later that year with Splash UK agreeing to no longer take unauthorised photos of the family.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-55363316|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240214135046/https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-55363316|title=Meghan settles case over Archie photos with Splash UK agency|work=BBC News|date=18 December 2020|archive-date=14 February 2024|access-date=31 December 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> 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''.<ref>{{cite news |title=Meghan and Harry tell four British tabloids they can expect 'zero engagement'|url=https://www.cnn.com/2020/04/20/media/meghan-harry-tabloids-uk/index.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200420130842/https://www.cnn.com/2020/04/20/media/meghan-harry-tabloids-uk/index.html|work=CNN|first=Hada|last=Gold|date=20 April 2020|archive-date=20 April 2020|access-date=31 December 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> They won an apology in October that year from American news agency X17 for taking photographs of their son at their home using drones.<ref>{{cite news|date=8 October 2020|archive-date=9 October 2020|title=Harry and Meghan: News agency apology over 'drone photos' of son|work=BBC News|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-54472714|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201009040102/https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-54472714|access-date=22 October 2020|url-status=live}}</ref>

In June 2020, it was reported that Harry's lawyers had issued a 'letter before action', threatening to sue the ''Sun'' and [[Dan Wootton]], based on the allegations that they had paid money to associates of palace officials to secure their stories.<ref name="Byline-NewsUK">{{cite news|url=https://bylineinvestigates.com/2020/06/05/royal-exclusive-prince-harrys-legal-move-over-cash-for-briefings-claims-at-the-sun-the-story-murdoch-tried-to-bury/|title=ROYAL EXCLUSIVE: Prince Harry's legal move over 'cash-for-briefings' claims at The Sun – The story Murdoch tried to bury|work=Byline Investigates|first=Dan|last=Evans|date=5 June 2020|access-date=4 January 2023}}</ref> It was alleged that the ''Sun'' had 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.<ref name="Byline-NewsUK"/> News Group Newspapers, publisher of the ''Sun'', emphasised that they had done nothing "unlawful" in sourcing the stories and no illegal payments were made.<ref name="Byline-NewsUK"/> Wootton's lawyers denied that any payments were made unlawfully to a public official or a proxy and described the claims as "a smear campaign by unknown bad actors."<ref name="Byline-NewsUK"/> Wootton has been credited with breaking the story about [[Megxit]] and Harry and Meghan's initial plans for moving to Canada in the ''Sun'' on 8 January 2020, which prompted the couple to issue an announcement within hours, confirming their plans for stepping back from their royal duties.<ref name="Press-Sussex">{{cite news|url=https://pressgazette.co.uk/publishers/nationals/harry-and-meghan-are-professional-victims-says-sun-journalist-who-broke-royal-split-story/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230104230025/https://pressgazette.co.uk/publishers/nationals/harry-and-meghan-are-professional-victims-says-sun-journalist-who-broke-royal-split-story/|title=Harry and Meghan are 'professional victims' says Sun journalist who broke royal split story|work=Press Gazette|first=Freddy|last=Mayhew|date=30 September 2022|archive-date=4 January 2023|access-date=4 January 2023|url-status=live}}</ref> 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.<ref name="Press-Sussex"/> Wootton disputed the claim as "They released the statement after we had published the story and had so much notice."<ref name="Press-Sussex"/>

A September 2020 article by ''[[The Times]]'' claiming an Invictus Games fundraiser had been cancelled due to its affiliation with a competitor of Netflix, Harry's business partner, became the subject of a legal complaint issued by the Duke.<ref>{{cite news|last=Nikkah|first=Roya|title=Harry and Meghan's Netflix deal scuppers Invictus bash|url=https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/harry-and-meghans-netflix-deal-scuppers-invictus-bash-38kt5k6sc|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230921110810/https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/harry-and-meghans-netflix-deal-scuppers-invictus-bash-38kt5k6sc|access-date=12 December 2020|work=The Times|date=6 September 2020|archive-date=21 September 2023|url-access=subscription|url-status=live}}</ref> In January 2022, the couple mutually filed a legal complaint against ''The Times'' for an article reporting on Archewell raising less than $50,000 in 2020.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/archewells-50-000-slow-start-and-the-truth-about-celebrity-fundraising-2rp2pp003|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230117045414/https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/archewells-50-000-slow-start-and-the-truth-about-celebrity-fundraising-2rp2pp003|title=Archewell's $50,000 slow start, and the truth about celebrity fundraising|work=The Times|first=Damian|last=Whitworth|date=6 January 2022|archive-date=17 January 2023|access-date=10 January 2022|url-access=subscription|url-status=live}}</ref>

Despite the palace congratulating the Duke and Duchess on the birth of their daughter Lilibet in June 2021, a few days later the BBC reported that Harry and Meghan had not sought the permission of the Queen before naming their daughter with her personal family nickname.<ref>{{cite news|title=Harry and Meghan reject claim Queen not consulted on Lilibet name|url=https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2021/jun/09/harry-and-meghan-push-back-at-claim-queen-not-consulted-on-lilibet-name|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240117220014/https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2021/jun/09/harry-and-meghan-push-back-at-claim-queen-not-consulted-on-lilibet-name|work=The Guardian|date=9 June 2021|archive-date=17 January 2024|access-date=11 June 2021|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Meghan Markle & Prince Harry Bristle At "False & Defamatory" BBC Report On Daughter Lilibet's Name|url=https://deadline.com/2021/06/meghan-markle-prince-harry-bbc-lilibet-1234772079/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230921110809/https://deadline.com/2021/06/meghan-markle-prince-harry-bbc-lilibet-1234772079/|website=Deadline|date=9 June 2021|archive-date=21 September 2023|access-date=11 June 2021|url-status=live}}</ref> Lawyers for the couple subsequently accused the BBC of defamation and sent letters out to various media organisations saying the report was false and defamatory, and the allegations should not be repeated as Harry had spoken to the Queen before announcing their daughter's name.<ref>{{cite news |title=What's in a name? An angry spat between Harry, Meghan and the BBC|url=https://www.reuters.com/world/uk/whats-name-an-angry-spat-between-harry-meghan-bbc-2021-06-09/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230921110811/https://www.reuters.com/world/uk/whats-name-an-angry-spat-between-harry-meghan-bbc-2021-06-09/|work=Reuters|date=10 June 2021|archive-date=21 September 2023|access-date=11 June 2021|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="telegraph2121">{{cite news |last=Tominey |first=Camilla |title=Palace frustration over Lilibet name choice is part of wider annoyance over Sussexes' departure|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2021/06/09/palace-frustration-name-choice-part-wider-annoyance-sussexes/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230921110808/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2021/06/09/palace-frustration-name-choice-part-wider-annoyance-sussexes/|work=The Telegraph|date=9 June 2021|archive-date=21 September 2023|access-date=11 June 2021|url-status=live|url-access=subscription}}</ref>

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.<ref>{{cite news|title=Neo-Nazi podcasters sent to prison on terror charges for targeting Prince Harry and his young son|url=https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/neo-nazi-podcasters-sent-prison-terror-charges-targeting-prince-harry-rcna132425|access-date=11 January 2024|work=NBC News|date=5 January 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240229073434/https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/neo-nazi-podcasters-sent-prison-terror-charges-targeting-prince-harry-rcna132425 |archive-date=29 February 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Moody|first=Jasmine|title=Two white supremacists jailed for terrorism offences after targeting Harry and Meghan's son in neo-Nazi podcast |url=https://www.lbc.co.uk/news/white-supremacists-jailed-terrorism-prince-harry-meghan-markle-neo-nazi-podcast/|work=LBC|date=4 January 2024|access-date=11 January 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240117191015/https://www.lbc.co.uk/news/white-supremacists-jailed-terrorism-prince-harry-meghan-markle-neo-nazi-podcast/|archive-date=17 January 2024}}</ref>

===Interviews===
Harry and his wife [[Oprah with Meghan and Harry|were interviewed]] by [[Oprah Winfrey]] in a television special for [[CBS]], broadcast on 7 March 2021.<ref name=BBC1Mar>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-56234900|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231216223024/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-56234900|title=Meghan and Harry Oprah interview: Diana discussed in teaser clips|date=1 March 2021|work=BBC News|archive-date=16 December 2023|access-date=3 March 2021|url-status=live}}</ref> Meghan spoke about marriage, motherhood, and the pressures of public life. Harry joined her later, and the pair talked about the initial difficulties associated with their move to the United States in 2020 and their plans for the future.<ref name="JonesLinton">{{cite news|last1=Jones|first1=Zoe Christen |last2=Linton |first2=Caroline|title=Live Updates: The Harry and Meghan interview with Oprah|url=https://www.cbsnews.com/live-updates/harry-meghan-oprah-interview/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210308014244/https://www.cbsnews.com/live-updates/harry-meghan-oprah-interview/|work=CBS News|access-date=8 March 2021|archive-date=8 March 2021|date=7 March 2021|url-status=live}}</ref> During the interview, Harry criticised his father's parenting style, mentioned his father did not answer his calls and had cut him off financially, and he had no relationship with his brother.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/royal-family/prince-charles-harry-pub-criticism-b1855788.html|first=Olivia|last=Petter|title=Prince Charles appears cheerful in pub amid Harry's criticism of royal family|date=28 May 2021|archive-date=21 September 2023|work=The Independent|access-date=27 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230921110809/https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/royal-family/prince-charles-harry-pub-criticism-b1855788.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/prince-harry-charles-diana-oprah-b1850989.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230921110807/https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/prince-harry-charles-diana-oprah-b1850989.html|first=Clara|last=Hill|title=Prince Harry criticises Charles' parenting and complains royals refused to talk about Diana's death|archive-date=21 September 2023|date=21 May 2021|work=The Independent|access-date=27 November 2021|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/royal-family/what-did-harry-and-meghan-get-up-to-in-2021-b1983849.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230921110808/https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/royal-family/what-did-harry-and-meghan-get-up-to-in-2021-b1983849.html|title=What did Harry and Meghan get up to in 2021?|work=The Independent|first=Saman|last=Jave|date=29 December 2021|archive-date=21 September 2023|access-date=3 January 2022|url-status=live}}</ref> There was a wide and polarised reaction to the interview.<ref>{{cite news|title=Global reaction to Harry and Meghan interview pours in|url=https://chicago.suntimes.com/entertainment-and-culture/2021/3/8/22320311/harry-meghan-interview-bidens-world-leaders-reactions-oprah-winfrey|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221223223115/https://chicago.suntimes.com/entertainment-and-culture/2021/3/8/22320311/harry-meghan-interview-bidens-world-leaders-reactions-oprah-winfrey|work=Chicago Sun-Times|access-date=12 March 2021|archive-date=23 December 2022|date=8 March 2021|url-status=live}}</ref>

In April 2022, Harry sat down for an interview with ''[[Today (American TV program)|Today]]''{{'}}s [[Hoda Kotb]] during the [[2020 Invictus Games|Invictus Games]], during which he claimed that he had visited his grandmother the Queen earlier to make sure that she was "protected and got the right people around her."<ref name="Sky-TodayS">{{cite news|url=https://news.sky.com/story/prince-harry-opens-up-about-visiting-queen-and-life-in-the-us-during-interview-with-hoda-kotb-at-invictus-games-12594070|title=Prince Harry opens up about visiting Queen and life in the US during interview with Hoda Kotb at Invictus Games|work=Sky News|date=20 April 2022|access-date=6 January 2023}}</ref> In January 2023 and ahead of the release of his memoir ''Spare'', Harry sat down for 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''.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://etcanada.com/news/952680/prince-harry-is-scheduled-for-another-sit-down-interview-to-promote-his-tell-all-memoir-spare/|title=Prince Harry Is Scheduled For Another Sit-Down Interview To Promote His Tell-All Memoir 'Spare'|work=ET Canada|first=Melissa|last=Romualdi|date=19 December 2022|access-date=25 December 2022|archive-date=11 January 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230111165542/https://etcanada.com/news/952680/prince-harry-is-scheduled-for-another-sit-down-interview-to-promote-his-tell-all-memoir-spare/}}</ref> In the interview with Bradby, Harry said that he "would like to get my father back, I would like to have my brother back".<ref name=GuardJan02/> Referring to the press as "the devil", he also alleged that "certain members" of his family were "in the bed" with them to "rehabilitate their image".<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/royal-family/prince-harry-tabloids-uk-media-b2258549.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230115205745/https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/royal-family/prince-harry-tabloids-uk-media-b2258549.html|title=What Prince Harry has said about the British press|work=The Independent|first=Olivia|last=Petter|date=9 January 2023|access-date=9 January 2023|archive-date=15 January 2023|url-status=live}}</ref>

In a [[live-streamed]] interview in March 2023, physician [[Gabor Maté]] suggested publicly that Harry could be suffering from [[PTSD]], [[ADD]], anxiety, and depression based on his conversation with him and having read his autobiography ''Spare''.<ref>{{cite news|last=Adam|first=Karla|title=Prince Harry stays silent on coronation plans but speaks again of his past|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/03/05/prince-harry-gabor-mate-interview-coronation/|access-date=10 March 2023|newspaper=The Washington Post|date=5 March 2023|url-access=subscription}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.elle.com/uk/life-and-culture/culture/a43195273/prince-harry-ptsd-diagnosis-how-meghan-markle-saved-him/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230921110807/https://www.elle.com/uk/life-and-culture/culture/a43195273/prince-harry-ptsd-diagnosis-how-meghan-markle-saved-him/|title=Prince Harry Reportedly Reveals PTSD Diagnosis And How Meghan Markle 'Saved Him'|magazine=Elle|first=Aimée|last=Lutkin|date=5 March 2023|archive-date=21 September 2023|access-date=10 March 2023|url-status=live}}</ref>

===On Twitter and other platforms===
In October 2021, Twitter analytics service [[Bot Sentinel]] alleged that 83 accounts with a combined number of 187,631 followers were responsible for approximately 70% of the negative content posted about Harry and Meghan.<ref name="WP-Oct21">{{cite news|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2021/10/27/meghan-markle-twitter-hate-campaign/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211027092109/https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2021/10/27/meghan-markle-twitter-hate-campaign/|title=Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, was target of organized hate campaign on Twitter, report says|newspaper=The Washington Post|first=Amy|last=Cheng|date=27 October 2021|archive-date=27 October 2021|access-date=27 October 2021|url-status=live}}</ref> The report prompted an investigation by Twitter.<ref name="WP-Oct21"/> Twitter stated that it found no evidence of "widespread coordination" between the accounts, and said that it had taken action against users who violated Twitter's conduct policy.<ref name="WP-Oct21"/> Bot Sentinel released three more reports in the following months.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.thecut.com/2022/01/new-report-meghan-markle-was-focus-of-twitter-hate-campaign.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220119014742/https://www.thecut.com/2022/01/new-report-meghan-markle-was-focus-of-twitter-hate-campaign.html|title=There Really Is a Coordinated Online Attack on Meghan Markle|magazine=The Cut|first1=Mia|last1=Mercado|first2=Olivia|last2=Truffaut-Wong|date=18 January 2022|archive-date=19 January 2022|access-date=19 January 2022|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://botsentinel.com/reports/documents/duke-and-duchess-of-sussex/report-01-18-2022.pdf|title=Coordinated Hate Campaign Targeting Harry and Meghan, Duke and Duchess of Sussex|work=Bot Sentinel|date=18 January 2022|access-date=27 January 2022}}</ref> In January 2022, the BBC named Harry and Meghan among people whose photos and videos were used in fake instant profits advertisements and [[bitcoin]]-related investment schemes.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-60040937|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220120043825/https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-60040937|title=Harry and Meghan misused in fake investment endorsement|work=BBC News|first=Sean|last=Coughlan|date=19 January 2022|archive-date=20 January 2022|access-date=20 January 2022|url-status=live}}</ref>

==Titles, styles, honours and arms==

===Titles and styles===
Harry was originally styled "His [[Royal Highness]] Prince Henry of Wales". He used Wales as his surname for military purposes and was known as "Captain Harry Wales" in such contexts.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/prince-harry/8455766/Prince-Harry-promoted-to-captain-in-Army.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240124065659/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/prince-harry/8455766/Prince-Harry-promoted-to-captain-in-Army.html|last=Nikkhah|first=Roya|title=Prince Harry promoted to captain in Army|work=The Telegraph|date=17 April 2011|archive-date=24 January 2024|access-date=12 June 2011|url-access=subscription|url-status=live}}</ref>

On the morning of his wedding,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.royal.uk/prince-harry-and-ms-meghan-markle-announcement-titles|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180519085729/https://www.royal.uk/prince-harry-and-ms-meghan-markle-announcement-titles|title=Prince Harry and Ms. Meghan Markle: Announcement of Titles|website=The Royal Family|date=19 May 2018|archive-date=19 May 2018|access-date=19 May 2018|url-status=live}}</ref> Elizabeth II granted him the [[Dukedom of Sussex]], the [[Earldom of Dumbarton]] and [[Barony of Kilkeel]]. He thus became known as "His Royal Highness The Duke of Sussex". He uses the earldom in Scotland<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-edinburgh-east-fife-51645676|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230921110810/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-edinburgh-east-fife-51645676|archive-date=21 September 2023 |title='Just call me Harry', prince tells tourism conference in Edinburgh|work=BBC News|date=26 February 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> and the barony in Northern Ireland.<ref name="tat">{{cite magazine|url=https://www.tatler.com/gallery/royal-family-regional-titles |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230921110807/https://www.tatler.com/gallery/royal-family-regional-titles|title=A comprehensive guide to the Royal Family's regional titles|date=20 May 2021|archive-date=21 September 2023|magazine=Tatler|first=Hope|last=Coke|access-date=27 May 2021|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="tnc">{{cite magazine |url=https://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/tradition/g26783028/british-royal-family-full-titles-names/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240219190030/https://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/tradition/g26783028/british-royal-family-full-titles-names/|first=Chloe|last=Foussianes|title=A Guide to Royal Family Titles, from the Queen's Specific Styling to Prince Harry's Scottish Moniker|date=6 June 2019|archive-date=19 February 2024|magazine=Town & Country|access-date=27 May 2021|url-status=live}}</ref>

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. They are still referred to as "His/Her Royal Highness" in legal settings.<ref>{{cite news|date=18 January 2020|archive-date=29 March 2024|title=Statement from Her Majesty The Queen|url=https://www.royal.uk/statement-her-majesty-queen-0|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240329155705/https://www.royal.uk/statement-her-majesty-queen-0|access-date=21 November 2020|website=The Royal Family|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="HRH-GuardianJan20">{{cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2020/jan/18/harry-meghan-buckingham-palace-deal-analysis|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231123163603/https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2020/jan/18/harry-meghan-buckingham-palace-deal-analysis|title=Harry and Meghan sought a half-in half-out deal, but are 'out'|work=The Guardian|author=Caroline Davies| date=18 January 2020|archive-date=23 November 2023|access-date=19 January 2020|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=DocumentCloud |url=https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/23835120-bl-2019-001787-hrh-the-duke-of-sussex-v-mgn-witness-statement-of-prince-harry-the-duke-of-sussex |access-date=8 June 2023|website=www.documentcloud.org}}</ref>

While on his gap year in Lesotho in 2003, Harry was given the nickname ''Mohale'' ({{translation|'the warrior'}}), a name that belonged to the younger brother of [[Moshoeshoe I]].<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.vanityfair.com/style/story/prince-harry-lesotho-nickname-referring-to-his-spare-status|title=Prince Harry Revealed He Has a Nickname Referring to His "Spare" Status|magazine=Vanity Fair|first=Erin|last=Vanderhoof|date=2 October 2024|access-date=3 October 2024}}</ref>

===Military ranks===
;{{Flagu|United Kingdom}}
* {{flagicon|UK|army}} 8 May 2005: [[Officer cadet]], The [[Royal Military Academy Sandhurst]]<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2005/may/09/military.monarchy|title=Harry falls in at Sandhurst|first=Stephen|last=Bates|date=9 May 2005|website=The Guardian}}</ref>
* {{flagicon|UK|army}} 13 April 2006: [[Cornet (military rank)|Cornet]] ([[Second Lieutenant]]), The [[Blues and Royals]]<ref name="LG 30 May 2006">{{London Gazette|issue = 57994|date = 30 May 2006|page = 7375|supp = y}}</ref>
* {{flagicon|UK|army}} 13 April 2008: [[Lieutenant (British Army and Royal Marines)|Lieutenant]], The Blues and Royals<ref name="LG 15 April 2008" />
* {{flagicon|UK|army}} 16 April 2011: [[Captain (British Army and Royal Marines)|Captain]], The Blues and Royals<ref name="captain"/>
* {{flagicon|UK|naval}} 14 May 2018: [[Lieutenant commander (Royal Navy)|Lieutenant Commander]], [[Royal Navy]]<ref>{{London Gazette |issue=62328 |supp=y |page=10856 |date=19 June 2018}}</ref>
* {{flagicon|UK|army}} 14 May 2018: [[Major (United Kingdom)|Major]], [[British Army|Army]]<ref name="LG 19 June 2018">{{London Gazette |issue=62328 |supp=y |page=10858 |date=19 June 2018 }}</ref>
* {{flagicon|UK|air force}} 14 May 2018: [[Squadron Leader]], [[Royal Air Force]]<ref>{{London Gazette |issue=62328 |supp=y |page=10862 |date=19 June 2018}}</ref>

===Honours===
{{see also|List of honours of the British royal family by country}}
* [[File:UK Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal ribbon.svg|45px]] 6 February 2002: Recipient of the [[Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal]]<ref name=hazmedal/>
* [[File:OSM for Afghanistan w bar.svg|45px]] 5 May 2008: Recipient of the [[Operational Service Medal for Afghanistan]]<ref name=PeopleMedal/>
* [[File:QEII Diamond Jubilee Medal ribbon.svg|45px]] 6 February 2012: Recipient of the [[Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal]]<ref name=hazmedal/>
* [[File:Royal Victorian Order UK ribbon.png|45px]] 4 June 2015: [[Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order]] (KCVO)<ref>{{cite news |title=Prince Harry knighted for service to the Queen |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-33011953 |work=BBC News |location=London |date=5 June 2015 |access-date=5 June 2015}}</ref>
* [[File:UK Queen EII Platinum Jubilee Medal ribbon.svg|45px]] 6 February 2022: Recipient of the [[Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal]]<ref name=hazmedal>{{cite news|work=The Daily Telegraph|first=Danielle|last=Sheridan|date=3 June 2022|access-date=3 June 2022|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2022/06/03/prince-harry-wears-platinum-jubilee-medal-despite-odds/|title=Army veteran Harry still given Platinum Jubilee medal|url-access=subscription}}</ref>

;Foreign
* {{flagicon|Spain}} 12 July 2017: [[Order of Isabella the Catholic]]<ref name="OIC">{{cite news|url=http://www.lavanguardia.com/politica/20170714/424113209038/rey-isabel-ii-reino-unido.html|title=El Rey reconoce que Isabel II ha hecho posible la visita de Estado a Reino Unido|trans-title=The King recognizes that Elizabeth II has made the state visit of the United Kingdom possible|newspaper=La Vanguardia|first=Mariángel|last=Alcázar|date=14 July 2017|access-date=13 April 2018|language=es}}</ref>

==== Wear of orders, decorations, and medals ====
The ribbons worn regularly by Harry in undress uniform are as follows:
{| style="margin:auto;"
|+Ribbons of the Duke of Sussex 
| colspan="2" |
| colspan="2" |[[File:UK_Royal_Victorian_Order_ribbon.svg|114x114px]]
| colspan="2" |
|-
|[[File:OSM for Afghanistan w bar.svg|112x112px]]
| colspan="2" |[[File:UK Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal ribbon.svg|110x110px]]
|[[File:QEII Diamond Jubilee Medal ribbon.svg|110x110px]]
|[[File:UK Queen EII Platinum Jubilee Medal ribbon.svg|105x105px]]
|}

====Appointments====
* 13 October 2018 – 19 February 2021: [[Personal Aide-de-Camp|Personal Aide-de-Camp to Her Majesty The Queen]] (ADC)<ref name="Press-Release2021"/>
;Fellowships
* {{flagicon|Jamaica}} 6 March 2012{{spaced en dash}}present: [[Honorary Fellow]] of the [[University of the West Indies]]<ref>{{cite web| url=http://jamaica-gleaner.com/latest/article.php?id=35727| title=Prince Harry named Honorary UWI Fellow| date=6 March 2012| newspaper=The Gleaner| access-date=8 March 2012}}</ref>

====Former honorary military appointments====
;{{flagicon|UK}} United Kingdom
* {{flagicon|UK|naval}} 8 August 2006{{spaced en dash}}19 February 2021: [[Commodore-in-Chief]] of Small Ships and Diving<ref name="POWReg">{{cite web| url=http://www.princeofwales.gov.uk/personalprofiles/princeharry/atwork/regiments/index.html| title=The Prince of Wales – Prince Harry – At Work – Regiments| access-date=16 October 2008| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080617201225/http://www.princeofwales.gov.uk/personalprofiles/princeharry/atwork/regiments/index.html| archive-date=17 June 2008}}</ref>
* {{flagicon|UK|air force}} 3 October 2008{{spaced en dash}}19 February 2021: [[Honorary Air Commandant]] of [[RAF Honington]]<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.rafregt.org.uk/RAFRegtAssociation/tabid/53/language/en-GB/Default.aspx| title=RAF Regiment Association Official Site| website=Rafregt.org.uk| archive-date=2 February 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090202103451/http://www.rafregt.org.uk/RAFRegtAssociation/tabid/53/language/en-GB/Default.aspx}}</ref>
* {{flagicon image|Flag of the Royal Marines.png}} 19 December 2017{{spaced en dash}}19 February 2021: [[Captain General Royal Marines]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thegazette.co.uk/notice/2935123|title=CENTRAL CHANCERY OF THE ORDERS OF KNIGHTHOOD|website=www.thegazette.co.uk}}</ref>

The honorary military appointments above were returned to Elizabeth II in February 2021.<ref name="Press-Release2021">{{cite press release |title=Buckingham Palace statement on The Duke and Duchess of Sussex |url=https://www.royal.uk/buckingham-palace-statement-duke-and-duchess-sussex |website=British Royal Family |access-date=19 February 2021 |date=19 February 2021}}</ref>

;{{flagicon|CAN}} Canada
* {{flagicon|CAN|army}} 10 November 2009{{spaced en dash}}present: [[Canadian Ranger|Honorary Canadian Ranger]]<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.visiteroyale-royalvisit.gc.ca/ont-eng.cfm| last=Department of Canadian Heritage| author-link=Department of Canadian Heritage| title=2009 Official Royal Visit – Ontario (Toronto, Hamilton and Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ottawa, Petawawa)| publisher=Queen's Printer for Canada| archive-date=5 November 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091105231023/http://www.visiteroyale-royalvisit.gc.ca/ont-eng.cfm}}</ref>

====Awards====
In December 2010, the German charity {{lang|de|Ein Herz für Kinder}} ("A Heart for Children") awarded him its Golden Heart Award, in recognition of his "charitable and humanitarian efforts".<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-12030792 |title=German award recognises Prince Harry's charity work |work=BBC News |date=19 December 2010 |access-date=31 July 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.princeofwales.gov.uk/media/press-releases/prince-harry-receive-golden-heart-award-berlin |title=Prince Harry to receive 'Golden Heart' award in Berlin |website=Clarence House |date=6 December 2010 |access-date=2 October 2013}}</ref> On 7 May 2012, the [[Atlantic Council]] awarded him its Distinguished Humanitarian Leadership Award.<ref>{{cite magazine |title=Prince Harry Receives Humanitarian Award in D.C. |url=http://www.people.com/people/package/article/0,,20395222_20593688,00.html |date=7 May 2012 |first=Helin |last=Jung |magazine=People|access-date=12 October 2013}}</ref> In August 2018, the [[Royal Canadian Legion]] granted him the 2018 Founders Award for his role in founding the Invictus Games.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.legion.ca/news/articles/2018/08/28/the-royal-canadian-legion-names-prince-harry-recipient-of-the-2018-founders-award|title=The Royal Canadian Legion names Prince Harry recipient of the 2018 Founders Award|website=The Royal Canadian Legion|date=28 August 2018|access-date=29 August 2018}}</ref> In October 2018, he was presented with the [[Royal New Zealand Returned and Services' Association|RSA]] Badge in Gold, the organisation's highest honour, for his work with injured veterans.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.tvnz.co.nz/one-news/new-zealand/watch-prince-harry-presented-badge-in-gold-rsas-highest-honour|title=Watch: Prince Harry presented with Badge in Gold, RSA's highest honour|work=1 News|date=28 October 2018|access-date=2 April 2021}}</ref> In July 2021, Harry and Meghan were among people who were selected by UK-based charity [[Population Matters]] to receive the Change Champions Award for their decision to have only two children and help with maintaining a smaller and more sustainable population.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.skynews.com.au/world-news/prince-harry-and-meghan-markle-win-award-for-saving-the-planet-two-kids-at-a-time/news-story/37a693e63433b1a56788e96e040e33e5|title=Prince Harry and Meghan Markle win award for saving the planet two kids at a time|work=Sky News Australia|first=Brianna|last=McKee|date=13 July 2021|access-date=13 July 2021}}</ref> In February 2022, Harry and Meghan were selected to receive the [[NAACP]]'s [[NAACP Image Award – President's Award|President's Award]] for their work on causes related to social justice and equity.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Culture/prince-harry-meghan-receive-naacp-presidents-award/story?id=83093340|title=Prince Harry, Meghan to receive NAACP President's Award|work=ABC News|first=Angeline Jane|last=Bernabe|date=24 February 2022|access-date=24 February 2022}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/tradition/a41589666/prince-harry-meghan-markle-receive-the-ripple-of-hope-award/|title=Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to Receive the Ripple of Hope Award Honoring RFK's Legacy|magazine=Town & Country|first=Caroline|last=Hallemann|date=11 October 2022|access-date=12 October 2022}}</ref> Harry was inducted into the [[Living Legends of Aviation]] in January 2024.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://news.sky.com/story/prince-harry-to-be-recognised-as-living-legend-of-aviation-for-services-to-british-army-13052045|title=Prince Harry recognised as Living Legend of Aviation for services to British Army|work=Sky News|date=20 January 2024|access-date=20 January 2024}}</ref> He received the [[Pat Tillman]] Award for Service during the [[2024 ESPY Awards]] ceremony, recognising his service in the British Armed Forces and work with the Invictus Games, despite Tillman's mother believing that the award should have gone to "more fitting" recipients.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.cnn.com/2024/07/11/us/prince-harry-pat-tillman-award-espys/index.html|title= Prince Harry presented with the Pat Tillman Award for Service at ESPYS. The hero veteran's mother disagreed with the selection|work=CNN|first=Ray|last=Sanchez|date=11 July 2024|access-date=11 July 2024}}</ref>

===Arms===
{{Infobox coat of arms wide
|name              = the Duke of Sussex
|image             = File:Coat of Arms of Harry, Duke of Sussex.svg
|notes             = On his 18th birthday, Harry was granted his own personal [[coat of arms]], consisting of the [[Royal coat of arms of the United Kingdom|Arms of the Sovereign in right of the United Kingdom]] with a [[Label (heraldry)|Label]] for [[Cadency|difference]].<ref name=coa>{{cite web|url=http://www.princehenryofwales.org/prince-harry/titles-and-heraldry/coat-of-arms|title=Coat of Arms |website=Prince Henry of Wales |access-date=12 April 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160324094734/http://www.princehenryofwales.org/prince-harry/titles-and-heraldry/coat-of-arms|archive-date=24 March 2016}}</ref><ref name="College-of-Arms">{{cite web|url=http://www.college-of-arms.gov.uk/news-grants/grants/item/71-coat-of-arms-prince-william|title=The Coat of Arms of HRH Prince Henry of Wales|website=College of Arms|access-date=10 December 2017}}</ref> The [[College of Arms]] pre-announced his change of Label to each point bearing an escallop, when his father [[Succession to the British throne|acceded to the throne]].<ref name="College-of-Arms"/>
|year_granted     = 15 September 2002
|crest             = On a Coronet of a child of the Sovereign a Lion statant guardant Or, crowned with a like Coronet and differenced by a Label as in the Arms.
|escutcheon        = The Royal Arms differenced by a Label of three points Argent, each point charged with an Escallop Gules.
|supporters        = As with the Royal Arms differenced by a like Coronet and Label.
|bannerimage       = Royal Standard of Prince Henry of Wales.svg
|banner            = The [[Royal Standard of the United Kingdom]] labelled for difference as in his Arms.<br />[[File:Royal Standard of Prince Henry of Wales (in Scotland).svg|50px]] (in Scotland)
|symbolism         = As he is the child of the sovereign, Harry's arms display a Label of three points.<ref name=coa/><ref name="College-of-Arms"/> The ''escallops'' (seashells) allude to his mother Diana, Princess of Wales,<ref name=coa/> whose [[Earl Spencer (peerage)|Spencer]] coat of arms includes three ''[[Scallop#Badge|Escallops]] [[Argent]]''.<ref name="College-of-Arms"/>
|orders            = The [[Royal Victorian Order]] circlet.<br />'''VICTORIA'''
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|image1            =Coat of Arms of Henry of Wales (2002-2015).svg
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==Ancestry==
[[Patrilineality|Agnatically]], Harry is a member of the [[House of Glücksburg]], a cadet branch of the [[House of Oldenburg]], one of Europe's oldest royal houses. Harry's paternal grandmother, Elizabeth II, issued [[House of Windsor#Descendants of Elizabeth II|letters patent on 8 February 1960]] declaring his father to be a member of the [[House of Windsor]].<ref name="huberty">Michel Huberty, ''L'Allemagne dynastique'', Volume 7, Giraud, 1994, {{ISBN|2-901138-07-1}}, {{ISBN|978-2-901138-07-5}}</ref>

Ancestors on Harry's father's side include most of the royal families of Europe,<ref name="huberty" /> and on his mother's side, the [[earls Spencer]]—a cadet branch of the [[Spencer family]] descended from the [[earls of Sunderland]]; the senior branch are now also [[dukes of Marlborough]]; the [[Baron Fermoy|Barons Fermoy]]; and more anciently from [[Henry FitzRoy, 1st Duke of Grafton]]; and [[Charles Lennox, 1st Duke of Richmond]]—two illegitimate sons of King [[Charles II of England|Charles II]].<ref name="williamson">Williamson, D (1981) "The Ancestry of Lady Diana Spencer". ''Genealogist's Magazine'' '''20'''(6): 192–199; '''20'''(8): 281–282</ref>

Harry and his brother William descend [[matrilineally]] from Eliza Kewark, who is variously described in contemporary documents as "a dark-skinned native woman", "an [[Armenians|Armenian]] woman from Bombay", and "Mrs. Forbesian".<ref name="williamson"/> Genealogist [[William Addams Reitwiesner]] assumed Kewark was Armenian.<ref name="wargs">{{cite web|last=Reitwiesner|first=William Addams|url=http://www.wargs.com/essays/ethnic.html|title=The Ethnic ancestry of Prince William|website=wargs.com|year=2006|access-date=24 December 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130116181306/http://www.wargs.com/essays/ethnic.html|archive-date=16 January 2013|url-status=live}}</ref> In June 2013, BritainsDNA announced that [[genealogical DNA test]]s on two of Harry and William's distant matrilineal cousins confirm Kewark was matrilineally of Indian descent.<ref name="TOI">{{cite news|last=Sinha|first=Kounteya|title=Hunt on for Prince William's distant cousins in Surat|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/uk/Hunt-on-for-Prince-Williams-distant-cousins-in-Surat/articleshow/20611810.cms|access-date=11 August 2013|date=16 June 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130928034026/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-06-16/uk/40006496_1_indian-dna-east-india-company-mtdna|archive-date=28 September 2013|url-status=live|newspaper=The Times of India}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=A Royal Revelation|url=http://www.britainsdna.com/royal-revelation|work=BritainsDNA|access-date=11 August 2013 |url-status=usurped|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130717092958/http://www.britainsdna.com/royal-revelation |archive-date=17 July 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|work=The Times|date=14 June 2013|title=Revealed: the Indian ancestry of William|first=David|last=Brown|page=1|url=http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/news/uk/article3790940.ece|url-access=subscription|access-date=11 August 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130627023321/http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/news/uk/article3790940.ece|archive-date=27 June 2013|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Hern|first=Alex|title=Are there ethical lapses in the Times' story on William's 'Indian ancestry'?|url=http://www.newstatesman.com/media/2013/06/are-there-ethical-lapses-times-story-williams-indian-ancestry|access-date=11 August 2013|work=New Statesman|date=14 June 2013|quote=Although Eliza Kewark was indeed thought of as Armenian, it's not particularly surprising that she would have had Indian ancestors; the Armenian diaspora had been in India for centuries at the time of her birth, and even the most insular communities tend to experience genetic mixing over that timescale.|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130820173757/http://www.newstatesman.com/media/2013/06/are-there-ethical-lapses-times-story-williams-indian-ancestry|archive-date=20 August 2013|url-status=live}}</ref>

{{Ahnentafel|1. '''Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex'''|2. [[Charles III of the United Kingdom]]|3. [[Lady Diana Spencer]]|4. [[Prince Philip of Greece and Denmark]]|5. [[Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom]]|6. [[John Spencer, 8th Earl Spencer]]|7. [[Frances Shand Kydd|The Honourable Frances Roche]]|8. [[Prince Andrew of Greece and Denmark]]|9. [[Princess Alice of Battenberg]]|10. [[George VI of the United Kingdom]]|11. [[Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon]]|12. [[Albert Spencer, 7th Earl Spencer]]|13. [[Lady Cynthia Hamilton]]|14. [[Maurice Roche, 4th Baron Fermoy]]|15. [[Ruth Gill]]|align=center|collapsed=yes|ref=<ref>{{Cite book |last=Paget |first=Gerald|title=The Lineage and Ancestry of H.R.H. Prince Charles, Prince of Wales ''(2 vols)''|publisher=Charles Skilton |year=1977 |isbn=978-0-284-40016-1}}</ref><ref>{{cite book|last=Evans|first=Richard K.|title=The Ancestry of Diana, Princess of Wales|year=2007|publisher=New England Historic Genealogical Society|location=Boston|isbn=978-0-88082-208-4|url=http://www.americanancestors.org/Product.aspx?id=14815|access-date=12 January 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101210205411/http://americanancestors.org/Product.aspx?id=14815|archive-date=10 December 2010}}</ref>|boxstyle_1=background-color: #fcc;|boxstyle_2=background-color: #fb9;|boxstyle_3=background-color: #ffc;|boxstyle_4=background-color: #bfc;}}

== Filmography ==
<!-- Do NOT add talk show/breakfast programme appearances -->
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders sortable"
|+ Television appearances
|-
! scope="col" | Year
! scope="col" | Title
! scope="col" | Network
! scope="col" class="unsortable" | Notes
! scope="col" class="unsortable" | {{Abbr|Ref.|Reference}}
|-
| 2004
! scope="row" | ''The Forgotten Kingdom: Prince Harry in Lesotho''
| [[ITN]] / [[ITV (TV network)|ITV]]
| Also producer
| <ref name="The Forgotten Kingdom"/>
|-
| 2012
! scope="row" | ''[[The Diamond Queen (TV programme)|The Diamond Queen]]''
| [[BBC]]
| 
| <ref>{{Cite news|date=5 May 2013|title=BBC One – The Diamond Queen, Episode 2|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01c99mv|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120210030700/https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01c99mv|archive-date=10 February 2012|access-date=14 July 2021|work=BBC News|url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
| 2014
! scope="row" | ''Harry's South Pole Heroes''
| rowspan="2" | ITV
| 
| <ref>{{Cite news|date=11 March 2014|archive-date=11 March 2014|title=Prince Harry was 'terrified' by South Pole charity trek|url=https://www.itv.com/news/2014-03-11/prince-harry-terrified-by-charity-trek|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140311072807/http://www.itv.com/news/2014-03-11/prince-harry-terrified-by-charity-trek/|access-date=12 May 2022|work=ITV|url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="3" | 2016
! scope="row" | ''Our Queen at 90''
| 
| <ref>{{Cite magazine|last=Pearl|first=Diana|date=28 March 2016|archive-date=20 December 2016|title=The Queen Has a Pillow That Says 'It's Good to Be Queen' – Plus 13 Other Revelations from the Most Intimate Documentary on Her Yet|url=https://people.com/royals/our-queen-at-90-documentary-revelations/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161220200517/https://people.com/royals/our-queen-at-90-documentary-revelations/|access-date=14 July 2021|magazine=People|url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
! scope="row" | ''[[Elizabeth at 90: A Family Tribute]]''
| BBC
| 
| <ref name="GuardApr16">{{Cite news|first=Sam|last=Wollaston|date=22 April 2016|archive-date=22 April 2016|title=Elizabeth at 90 – A Family Tribute review – so much for one to learn about one's monarch|work=The Guardian|url=https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2016/apr/22/elizabeth-at-90-family-tribute-bbc1-queens-birthday-tv-review|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160422145127/https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2016/apr/22/elizabeth-at-90-family-tribute-bbc1-queens-birthday-tv-review|access-date=10 June 2016|url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
! scope="row" | ''Prince Harry in Africa''
| rowspan="2" | ITV
| 
| <ref>{{Cite web|title=Prince Harry in Africa (2016)|url=https://www2.bfi.org.uk/films-tv-people/588fe655cf679 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170828112516/http://www.bfi.org.uk/films-tv-people/588fe655cf679|archive-date=28 August 2017|access-date=26 August 2022|website=British Film Institute}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2017
! scope="row" | ''[[Diana, Our Mother: Her Life and Legacy]]''
| 
| <ref name=":0">{{Cite news|title=Diana, Our Mother: Her Life and Legacy.|work=ITV|url=http://www.itv.com/presscentre/press-releases/diana-our-mother-her-life-and-legacy|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170711064426/http://www.itv.com/presscentre/press-releases/diana-our-mother-her-life-and-legacy|archive-date=11 July 2017|access-date=25 July 2017|url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
! scope="row" | ''[[Diana, 7 Days]]''
| BBC
| 
| <ref>{{Cite web |title=Diana, 7 Days – BBC One|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b093q7l4|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170824011919/http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b093q7l4|archive-date=24 August 2017|access-date=27 August 2017|work=BBC News|url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
| 2018
! scope="row" | ''Queen of the World''
| [[HBO]]
| 
| <ref>{{Cite web|last=Evans|first=Greg|date=19 September 2018|archive-date=19 September 2018|title='Queen Of The World' Trailer: Jovial Prince Harry Admits To Royal Jitters In New HBO Documentary|url=https://deadline.com/2018/09/queen-of-the-world-trailer-hbo-documentary-prince-harry-jitters-1202467618/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180919200837/https://deadline.com/2018/09/queen-of-the-world-trailer-hbo-documentary-prince-harry-jitters-1202467618/|access-date=14 July 2021|website=Deadline|url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
| 2019
! scope="row" | ''Harry & Meghan: An African Journey''
| ITV
| 
| <ref name="African-Journey">{{Cite web|date=22 October 2019|archive-date=8 March 2021|title=Harry & Meghan: An African Journey – Full Documentary – FFTV|url=https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x7my313|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210308183502/https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x7my313|access-date=22 February 2021|work=Daily Motion|url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
| 2020
! scope="row" | ''Rising Phoenix''
| [[Netflix]]
| 
| <ref>{{Cite news|last=Ritschel|first=Chelsea|date=13 August 2020|archive-date=1 February 2021|title=Rising Phoenix: Prince Harry to appear in Netflix documentary about the Paralympic Games|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/royal-family/prince-harry-rising-phoenix-netflix-documentary-paralympic-games-a9669541.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210201154121/https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/royal-family/prince-harry-rising-phoenix-netflix-documentary-paralympic-games-a9669541.html|access-date=9 May 2022|work=The Independent|url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2021
! scope="row" | ''[[Oprah with Meghan and Harry]]''
| [[CBS]]
| 
| <ref>{{Cite news |last=Ship |first=Chris |date=16 February 2021 |title=Exclusive: Harry and Meghan agree to Oprah Winfrey interview which could lift lid on departure from Royal Family |url=https://www.itv.com/news/2021-02-15/exclusive-meghan-agrees-to-oprah-winfrey-interview-which-could-lift-lid-on-her-and-harrys-departure-from-royal-family |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210301074943/https://www.itv.com/news/2021-02-15/exclusive-meghan-agrees-to-oprah-winfrey-interview-which-could-lift-lid-on-her-and-harrys-departure-from-royal-family |archive-date=1 March 2021 |access-date=4 March 2021 |website=[[ITV News]]}}</ref>
|-
! scope="row" | ''[[The Me You Can't See]]''
| [[Apple TV]]
| Also producer
|<ref>{{Cite magazine|last=D'Addario, Daniel|date=20 May 2021|archive-date=21 May 2021|title=Prince Harry and Oprah Winfrey Unite on 'The Me You Can't See'|url=https://variety.com/2021/tv/reviews/prince-harry-oprah-the-me-you-cant-see-1234976810/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210521014504/https://variety.com/2021/tv/reviews/prince-harry-oprah-the-me-you-cant-see-1234976810/|access-date=21 May 2021|magazine=Variety|url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2022
! scope="row" | ''[[Harry & Meghan]]''
| rowspan="2" | Netflix
| 
| <ref name="Tudum"/>
|-
! scope="row" | ''[[Live to Lead]]''
| Executive producer and presenter
| <ref>{{Cite magazine|last=Petit|first=Stephanie|date=19 December 2022|archive-date=19 December 2022|title=Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Announce New Netflix Project Inspired by Nelson Mandela|url=https://people.com/royals/meghan-markle-prince-harry-new-netflix-project-live-to-lead/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221219164120/https://people.com/royals/meghan-markle-prince-harry-new-netflix-project-live-to-lead/|access-date=19 December 2022|magazine=People|url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="4" | 2023
! scope="row" | ''[[Harry: The Interview]]''
| [[ITV1]]
| 
| <ref name="GuardJan02">{{Cite news|first=Miranda|last=Bryant|date=2 January 2023|archive-date=2 January 2023|title=Prince Harry: I would like my father and my brother back |work=The Guardian|url=https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2023/jan/02/prince-harry-would-like-father-brother-back-itv|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230102124306/https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2023/jan/02/prince-harry-would-like-father-brother-back-itv|access-date=2 January 2023|url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
! scope="row" | ''[[60 Minutes]]''
| CBS
| 
| <ref>{{Cite news |last=Romualdi |first=Melissa |date=19 December 2022 |title=Prince Harry Is Scheduled For Another Sit-Down Interview To Promote His Tell-All Memoir 'Spare'|url=https://etcanada.com/news/952680/prince-harry-is-scheduled-for-another-sit-down-interview-to-promote-his-tell-all-memoir-spare/|access-date=25 December 2022|website=ET Canada|archive-date=11 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230111165542/https://etcanada.com/news/952680/prince-harry-is-scheduled-for-another-sit-down-interview-to-promote-his-tell-all-memoir-spare/}}</ref>
|-
! scope="row" | ''Prince Harry: In His Own Words''
| [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]]
| 
| <ref name="ABC-interviews">{{cite news|url=https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/culture/story/prince-harry-speaks-memoir-spare-interview-michael-strahan-96200971|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230105131416/https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/culture/story/prince-harry-speaks-memoir-spare-interview-michael-strahan-96200971|title=Prince Harry to speak about his memoir 'Spare' in interview with Michael Strahan|work=Good Morning America|first=Katie|last=Kindelan|date=5 January 2023|archive-date=5 January 2023|access-date=5 January 2023|url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
! scope="row" | ''[[Heart of Invictus]]''
| Netflix
| Also producer
| <ref name="RT-HeartI">{{cite news|url=https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/sport/football/netflix-world-cup-six-nations-series-newsupdate/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230112150629/https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/sport/football/netflix-world-cup-six-nations-series-newsupdate/|title=Netflix announces new World Cup 2022 and Six Nations docuseries|work=Radio Times|first=Morgan|last=Jeffery|date=12 January 2023|archive-date=12 January 2023|access-date=12 January 2023|url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2024
! scope="row" | ''Tabloids on Trial''
| ITV1
| 
| <ref>{{cite news|first=Lily|last=Ford|date=10 July 2024|title= Prince Harry, Hugh Grant Set for ITV Documentary on Phone Hacking Scandal 'Tabloids On Trial'|work=The Hollywood Reporter|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/prince-harry-hugh-grant-itv-documentary-tabloids-on-trial-1235945116/|access-date=10 July 2024}}</ref>
|-
! scope="row" | ''[[Polo (docuseries)|Polo]]''
| rowspan="2" | Netflix
| Executive producer
| <ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2024/dec/10/polo-review-prince-harry-netflix-show|title=Polo review – Prince Harry's unintentionally hilarious profile of the world's stupidest sport|work=The Guardian|first=Stuart|last=Heritage|date=10 December 2024|access-date=15 December 2024}}</ref>
|-
| 2025
! scope="row" | ''[[With Love, Meghan]]''
| 
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==Bibliography==
===Books===
* "Foreword", in: {{Cite book|last=Connaughton|first=Chris |year=2021|title=Hospital by the Hill|url=https://www.hospitalbythehill.com/product-page/hosptial-by-the-hill|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210320212328/https://www.hospitalbythehill.com/product-page/hosptial-by-the-hill|archive-date=20 March 2021|url-status=live}}
* {{Cite book |author=Prince Harry, The Duke of Sussex |year=2023 |title=[[Spare (memoir)|Spare]]|publisher=Random House|isbn=978-0-593-59380-6|oclc=1356405890}}

===Authored articles and letters===
* {{Cite web|last=Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex|year=2019|title=I have always loved wild places |url=https://www.africanparks.org/2019-annual-report-president-letter|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200630231223/https://www.africanparks.org/2019-annual-report-president-letter|archive-date=30 June 2020|website=African Parks|url-status=live}}
* {{Cite web|last=Prince Harry, The Duke of Sussex|date=6 August 2020|title=Social media is dividing us. Together, we can redesign it |url=https://www.fastcompany.com/90537682/prince-harry-social-media-is-dividing-us-together-we-can-redesign-it|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200806233140/https://www.fastcompany.com/90537682/prince-harry-social-media-is-dividing-us-together-we-can-redesign-it|archive-date=6 August 2020|website=Fast Company|url-status=live}}
* {{Cite news|last1=Prince Harry |last2=Mangundu |first2=Reinhold |date=14 October 2021 |title=Protect the Okavango River Basin from corporate drilling |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/10/14/prince-harry-africa-okavango-basin-drilling-moratorium/|newspaper=The Washington Post|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211014192448/https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/10/14/prince-harry-africa-okavango-basin-drilling-moratorium/|archive-date=14 October 2021|url-access=subscription|url-status=live}}
* {{Cite web|last1=Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus|last2=Prince Harry, The Duke of Sussex|last3=Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex |date=29 October 2021 |title=Meeting the COVID-19 vaccine commitments |url=https://www.who.int/campaigns/vaccine-equity/vaccine-commitments-declaration |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211029150024/https://www.who.int/campaigns/vaccine-equity/vaccine-commitments-declaration|archive-date=29 October 2021|website=World Health Organization|url-status=live}}
* {{Cite web |last=Prince Harry, The Duke of Sussex |date=1 December 2021 |title=Letter from Prince Harry to Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus and Ms Winnie Byanyima on World AIDS Day |url=https://www.unaids.org/en/resources/presscentre/featurestories/2021/december/2021-wad-prince-harry|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211201105119/https://www.unaids.org/en/resources/presscentre/featurestories/2021/december/2021-wad-prince-harry|archive-date=1 December 2021|website=UNAIDS|url-status=live}}
* {{Cite news|last1=Prince Harry|last2=Coons|first2=Chris|last3=Hailemariam Desalegn Boshe |date=15 December 2022|title=The Future of Conservation Is Taking Shape in Africa |url=https://www.huffpost.com/entry/prince-harry-future-conservation-africa_n_639a2997e4b019c69628cfb2|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221215114520/https://www.huffpost.com/entry/prince-harry-future-conservation-africa_n_639a2997e4b019c69628cfb2|archive-date=15 December 2022|work=HuffPost|url-status=live}}

==Footnotes==
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==References==
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==Further reading==
* {{cite book|author-link=Tom Bower|last=Bower|first=Tom|title=Revenge: Meghan, Harry and the War Between the Windsors|publisher=Blink Publishing|location=London|year=2022|isbn=978-1-78870-503-5}}
* {{cite book|author-link=Lady Colin Campbell|last=Campbell|first=Lady Colin|title=Meghan and Harry: The Real Story|publisher=Dynasty Press Ltd|location=London|year=2020|isbn=978-1-64313-675-2}}
* {{cite book|author-link=Robert Lacey|last=Lacey|first=Robert|title=Battle of Brothers: William, Harry and the Inside Story of a Family in Tumult|publisher=William Collins|location=London|year=2020|isbn=978-0-00-840852-7}}
* {{cite book|last=Levin|first=Angela|title=Harry: Conversations with the Prince|publisher=John Blake|location=London|year=2018|isbn=978-1-78946-002-5}}
* {{cite book|author-link=Omid Scobie|last1=Scobie|first1=Omid|last2=Durand|first2=Carolyn|title=[[Finding Freedom: Harry and Meghan and the Making of A Modern Royal Family]]|publisher=Dey Street Books|location=London|year=2020|isbn=978-0-06-304610-8}}

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* {{official website|https://sussex.com/}}
* [https://www.royal.uk/sussex The Duke and Duchess of Sussex] at the official website of the British royal family
* [https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/services/royal-family/members-royal-family/prince-harry.html The Duke of Sussex] at the website of the [[Government of Canada]]
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