Prince Harry has officially given up his British residency and declared the United States as his permanent residence, according to recent documents filed with Travalyst, the sustainable travel initiative he launched in 2019. The Duke of Sussex, aged 39, commented publicly for the first time since the news of Kate Middleton‘s cancer diagnosis.
Harry’s change to U.S. residency was confirmed through documents from Companies House, where his “New Country/State Usually Resident” is listed as the USA, replacing the previous designation of the United Kingdom, as reported by the Daily Mail, which viewed the documents.
The situation unfolds as the U.S. government faces increasing pressure to reveal details of Harry’s visa, following statements from the U.S. ambassador to London about Harry not facing deportation under the Biden administration. Groups like the Heritage Foundation are demanding clarity on this issue.
There are also growing concerns about Harry’s capacity to serve as a Counselor of State, an important role within the Royal Family that allows them to act on behalf of the Monarch under specific conditions. His new residency status raises doubts about his eligibility, as counselors of state are required to be UK citizens.
Additionally, a court decision on Monday upheld the ruling that Harry cannot contest the reduction in his personal security details during visits to Britain. This decision follows his legal challenge initiated after the British government informed him in 2020 of the decreased publicly-funded protection he would receive while in the UK.
In 2020, Harry and Meghan relocated to the US, where they live with their two children in California.