Prince Harry Confirms U.S. Residency, Deepening Rift with Royal Family

Prince Harry, the son of King Charles III and fifth in line to the British throne, has formally confirmed that he is now a U.S. resident. The paperwork, filed by Travalyst Ltd, a company owned by Harry, informed British authorities that he has moved and is now "usually resident" in the United States. "This formal acknowledgment underscores Harry's increasing estrangement from Britain, as he and Meghan have walked away from royal duties to pursue lucrative media deals in America," according to the filing.

The move comes four years after Harry and his wife Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, relocated to Southern California. Since then, Harry has repeatedly criticized the royal family, including allegations of unconscious racism. The filing further separates Harry from his role as one of the king's counselors of state, as the crown has informed Parliament that only working members of the royal family will be called upon to fill in for the monarch.

Why this matters: Prince Harry's formal confirmation of U.S. residency marks a significant step in his ongoing rift with the British royal family. The move underscores the growing divide between Harry and his royal duties, as he and Meghan continue to build their lives and careers in America.

Although Harry and Meghan have put down roots in Montecito, where they are raising their children, Harry is facing scrutiny about his U.S. residency. The Heritage Foundation, a conservative think tank, has questioned the Department of Homeland Security's decision to grant him a U.S. visa following his admissions of drug use in his autobiography "Spare".

The news of Harry's updated residency status comes as his brother, Prince William, returned to public duties for the first time since his wife, Kate, the Princess of Wales, revealed she was undergoing preventive chemotherapy for cancer. The filing, which further separates Harry from his role as a counselor of state, highlights the growing distance between the prince and his royal responsibilities in Britain.

Key Takeaways

• Prince Harry formally confirmed he is a U.S. resident.
• Harry's move underscores his estrangement from the British royal family.
• Harry's U.S. residency status separates him from royal duties in Britain.
• Harry faces scrutiny over his U.S. visa after admitting drug use.
• The news comes as Prince William returns to public duties.