
Despite claims by conservative group Heritage Foundation, the documents released by the government suggest compliance with legal protocols in Prince Harry's visa application.
- Mar 19, 2025
AceShowbiz - The U.S. government has unsealed documents related to Prince Harry's 2020 visa application on Tuesday, March 18, after a court battle initiated by The Heritage Foundation, a conservative think tank. They argue that the public has a right to know if the British royal disclosed his past drug use, as detailed in his memoir "Spare," on his visa application.
More than 80 pages of the court filings and transcripts - heavily redacted to protect his privacy - were made public, showing no evidence that Harry received special treatment. A DHS official stated that "This speculation by Plaintiffs does not point to any evidence of government misconduct."
Despite the release of the documents, executive director Mike Howell from The Heritage Foundation continues to push the narrative that Prince Harry has something to hide, suggesting he might have committed a felony by lying on his visa forms.
Howell's unsubstantiated claims have added fuel to the debate, stating, "Prince Harry should self-deport now," and criticizing both Harry and the Garland Justice Department for allegedly conspiring to hide the truth.
Meanwhile, Prince Harry, who moved to the United States in 2020 with his wife Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex, after stepping down from royal duties, has not commented on the ongoing controversy. Harry has indicated that while American citizenship has crossed his mind, it is not a current priority for him.
As the debate continues, the balance between an individual's right to privacy and the public's right to information remains at the forefront.
The Heritage Foundation believes that any lapse in the immigration process undermines public confidence in the government, but the government's release of documents suggests compliance with legal protocols.