Prince Harry has officially renounced his British residency and listed the United States as his primary residence. He and his wife, Meghan Markle, have been living in Montecito, California, with their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet. The change was recorded in a filing for Travalyst, a sustainable tourism charity founded by Prince Harry in 2019.
Regarding Kate Middleton’s cancer diagnosis, Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, expressed their wishes for her health and healing.
According to the Daily Mail, Prince Harry’s residency status has been updated in Companies House filings. His new country of residence is now the United States, replacing his previous designation as a resident of the United Kingdom.
The recent situation has put increased pressure on the US government to reveal Prince Harry’s visa records. This comes after the American ambassador to London made statements suggesting that Harry would not face deportation during President Joe Biden’s administration.
Advocacy organizations, including the Heritage Foundation, are advocating for transparency in this regard.
Furthermore, there are inquiries surrounding Prince Harry’s suitability to act as a Counsellor of State—a position reserved for specific members of the Royal Family who can stand in for the Monarch in specific situations.
His recent change in residency status has raised concerns about whether he fulfills the necessary criteria, particularly considering the requirement for Counsellors of State to hold UK citizenship.
According to a recent court ruling has confirmed that Prince Harry is unable to challenge the reduction in his personal security detail when visiting Britain.
This decision comes after he initiated a legal challenge following the British government’s notification in 2020 regarding the decreased publicly-funded protection he would receive during his UK visits.
Prince Harry and Meghan moved to the United States in 2020, where they now reside with their two children in California.
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