Prince Harry’s Formal Confirmation of US Residency
Prince Harry, the son of King Charles III and fifth in line to the British throne, has formally confirmed that he is now a US resident. This confirmation comes four years after Harry and his American wife, Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, relocated to a villa in Southern California.
Details of the Move
A travel company controlled by Prince Harry, named Travalyst Ltd, filed paperwork this week informing British authorities that he has moved and is now “usually resident” in the United States. Travalyst Ltd, founded in 2020 with the goal of promoting global awareness of sustainable tourism, is at least 75% owned by Prince Harry.
Increasing Estrangement from Britain
This formal acknowledgment of his US residency underscores Prince Harry’s increasing estrangement from Britain. After stepping back from royal duties to pursue media deals in America, Prince Harry has been vocal in criticizing the royal family, including allegations of unconscious racism featured in a Netflix series and his autobiography, “Spare.”
Separation from Royal Duties
The filing of paperwork further separates Prince Harry from his role as one of the king’s counselors of state. While he remains a counselor of state in name, in practice, only working members of the royal family would be called upon to fulfill the monarch’s duties.
Scrutiny on U.S. Residency
Despite settling in Montecito with his family, Prince Harry is facing scrutiny regarding his U.S. residency. The Heritage Foundation, a conservative think tank, has raised concerns about the Department of Homeland Security’s decision to grant Prince Harry a U.S. visa, especially following admissions of drug use in his autobiography, “Spare.”
The foundation has requested the release of Prince Harry’s immigration file, suggesting that he may have misrepresented information on his visa application or received special treatment due to his history of drug use, which would typically disqualify an applicant from obtaining a visa.