Archive · 4 Sep 2025
Prince Harry's US Visa Status Under Scrutiny After Memoir
Prince Harry, a member of the Royal Family, is under scrutiny regarding his US visa.
He might have a special visa that allows him to live in the US without being a regular immigrant.
This is a diplomatic visa.
His recent memoir revealed he used drugs, which can be a problem for getting a visa.
Because of this, a group called the Heritage Foundation is questioning if he got special treatment.
They filed a request to see Harry's visa documents.
One worry is that this special visa helps protect the Royal Family's money from being reported to the US.
The investigation is ongoing to understand if everything followed the rules.
Prince Harry may hold a diplomatic visa allowing indefinite US residency.
Records suggest he could hold an A-1 'Head of State' visa, typically for diplomats and royals.
Harry's memoir, 'Spare', disclosed his past drug use, raising questions about his visa application.
The Heritage Foundation requested information to assess whether Harry received preferential treatment.
A diplomatic visa may protect Royal Family finances from being disclosed to the IRS.
- Who
- Prince Harry and The Heritage Foundation.
- What
- Controversy surrounding Prince Harry's US visa status due to his admission of past drug use.
- When
- The issue arose following the publication of Harry's memoir 'Spare' in 2023 and ongoing legal actions.
- Where
- United States.
- Why
- To determine if Harry received preferential treatment on his visa application, given his admission of past drug use, which can disqualify applicants.
The Heritage Foundation
US Department of Homeland Security
Visa Application Integrity
The Heritage Foundation
Harry may have provided false information or received a waiver despite admitted drug use.
US Department of Homeland Security
All rules and regulations were followed.
Financial Privacy
The Heritage Foundation
Concern that a diplomatic visa shields the Royal Family's financial information.
US Department of Homeland Security
Not applicable
- Visa Type (Possible)
- A-1 'Head of State' Diplomatic Visa
- Reported By
- The Daily Mail
- Reason for Controversy
- Harry's admission of drug use in his memoir, 'Spare'
- Legal Action
- The Heritage Foundation filed a FOIA request and a civil lawsuit
- Harry's Drug Use
- Acknowledged use of cocaine and cannabis
- Financial Privacy Concern
- Diplomatic visa may shield Royal Family's finances from US IRS
- Trump's Stance
- Ruled out deporting Prince Harry