Prince Harry, the son of King Charles III and fifth in line to the British throne, has officially declared his status as a U.S. resident. This confirmation comes four years after Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, relocated to a villa in Southern California. The travel company controlled by Prince Harry recently filed paperwork with British authorities, indicating his move and stating that he is now 'usually resident' in the United States.
The decision to formalize his U.S. residency further highlights Prince Harry's growing detachment from Britain, following his and Meghan's withdrawal from royal duties to pursue media opportunities in America. Prince Harry has been vocal in his criticisms of the royal family, addressing issues such as unconscious racism in a Netflix series and his autobiography, 'Spare'.
The paperwork was submitted by Travalyst Ltd, a company predominantly owned by Prince Harry, established in 2020 to promote sustainable tourism globally. The filing was received by Companies House, the U.K. government agency overseeing company incorporations.
Prince Harry's move to the U.S. also distances him from his role as a counselor of state to the king. While he retains the formal title, Parliament has indicated that only working members of the royal family would practically be called upon to deputize for the monarch.
Despite settling in Montecito with Meghan and their children, Prince Harry's U.S. residency has faced scrutiny. The Heritage Foundation, a conservative think tank, has raised concerns about the Department of Homeland Security granting Prince Harry a U.S. visa, citing disclosures of drug use in his autobiography, 'Spare'.
The foundation has requested access to Prince Harry's immigration file, questioning the validity of his visa approval given that a history of drug use typically disqualifies applicants. The ongoing debate underscores the complexities surrounding Prince Harry's transition to life in the United States.
