The conservative think tank, the Heritage Foundation, is demanding that Harry's visa application be made public in order to reveal his answers. This demand stems from Harry's admission of illegal substance use, which he wrote about in his 2023 memoir titled "Spare." Seeking further insight, the Daily Express reached out to royal expert Tom Quinn, who expressed concerns about the potential implications of this visa issue for Harry. Quinn remarked that Harry is accustomed to living in a world where normal rules don't apply to him due to his royal status. Consequently, it might not have occurred to Harry when writing his book that revelations about his drug use could have implications for his immigration status in the United States. The final decision rests with the judge, and until then, Harry and Meghan are likely to have sleepless nights over this matter.
It is important to note that the purpose of this case is not to determine whether Harry can stay in the US, but rather to decide if the Department of Homeland Security is obligated to disclose the information Harry provided in his visa application. During the hearing, the judge presiding over Harry's immigration case with the Heritage Foundation expressed discomfort in referring to Harry as "Prince Harry," citing that the US Constitution does not recognize titles. The Department of Homeland Security did not attend the hearing, as they had already provided instructions to the judge, including the use of Harry's title.
The judge will inform both the Heritage Foundation and the Department of Homeland Security if further examination of Harry's immigration documents is necessary. The potential scenarios include the possibility that Harry lied on his visa application and the government is covering it up, or that he held a diplomatic visa. In the former case, Harry could face deportation, and the government would need to admit its involvement. In the latter case, the British government would need to clarify why Harry has diplomatic status. Regardless of the outcome, there will be consequences. The situation does not bode well for Harry, as his lawyers argue that the mention of substance use in his book does not necessarily imply its truthfulness. They suggest that he may have exaggerated the truth to boost book sales, raising questions about the accuracy of his memoir and even his statements in interviews over the years.
This conundrum poses a challenge for the Duke of Sussex, or whatever he chooses to call himself, as it questions the authenticity and contradictions between "Spare" and his immigration documents. Ultimately, it becomes a perplexing situation tied to the pursuit of financial gain.
