Prince Harry Officially Designates Himself as U.S. Resident, Documents Show
Prince Harry, formally known as “Prince Henry Charles Albert David Duke of Sussex” and fifth in line to the British throne, has officially declared himself a resident of the United States, according to documents filed at Companies House, a registry of British company information.
The filing, made on Wednesday, indicates that Harry has listed the United States as his “New Country/State Usually Resident,” marking a shift from his primary residence being in the United Kingdom. This move comes after Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, relocated to California in 2020, stepping back from their royal duties. They currently reside in Montecito with their two children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.
The change of address was submitted for Travalyst, Harry’s eco-tourism organization. Although filed this week, the document’s date for the change is noted as June 29, 2023, which coincides with reports from British media confirming the couple’s departure from Frogmore Cottage, their British residence near Windsor Castle.
Despite this change, Harry has previously expressed his attachment to Britain, referring to it as “my home” and emphasizing its significance to his children’s heritage. However, his legal battle over his publicly funded security in the U.K. was rejected in February, with Harry subsequently losing his bid to appeal the ruling this week.
In a February interview with “Good Morning America,” Harry hinted at the possibility of becoming a U.S. citizen, although he stated that it is not currently a priority for him.
The news of Harry’s designation as a U.S. resident coincides with the Heritage Foundation’s lawsuit against the Department of Homeland Security for access to his visa records. The think tank alleges that Harry may have misrepresented past drug use on his visa application, a claim supported by Harry’s admission in his memoir, “Spare,” of using cocaine and other substances.
Regarding concerns about Harry’s residency status, U.S. Ambassador to the U.K. Jane Hartley dismissed the possibility of deportation under the Biden administration in an interview with Sky News in March.
Despite his relocation, Harry remains connected to Britain, making several trips back, particularly during family events or in times of personal significance, such as his father’s cancer diagnosis. He also continues to be embroiled in legal battles, including a lawsuit against News Group Newspapers over alleged unlawful information gathering, with his legal team recently indicating the potential for settlement due to escalating costs.
