Prince Harry finds himself facing potential deportation back to the US due to what's been described as a "very foolish" mistake. His immigration status in the US has come under scrutiny after he openly admitted to past drug use in his memoir. Prince Harry's candid remarks in his memoir could now have serious implications, potentially leading to his deportation from the US, especially as comments made by a US ambassador have intensified an ongoing lawsuit.
Jane Hartley, the US ambassador to the UK, stated that any deportation action against the Duke of Sussex wouldn't occur under a Biden Administration. This assertion has been echoed in court papers filed by the Heritage Foundation, a conservative think tank that has sued to publish Harry's Visa details to verify whether he misrepresented his past drug use to gain access to the US with Meghan Markle.
In his memoir, Prince Harry admitted to using various drugs, including cocaine and magic mushrooms, actions that could typically bar entry to the US. Even Donald Trump hinted at the possibility of deporting Harry if he were to win the election. Royal author Lady Colin Campbell criticized Harry for his recklessness in revealing his illicit drug use in his diary.
However, the intervention by the American ambassador highlights that the Biden Administration was willing to overlook these issues and allow the King's son to enter the country, regardless of potential rule violations. Yet, if there were a change in government, such as Trump winning, Harry might regret his candid statements.
The ongoing political controversy in the United States could adversely affect Harry's Visa status, as the State Department's decisions are discretionary and subject to political influence. This uncertainty leaves Harry vulnerable to potential Visa cancellation or denial of entry upon his return to the US, despite having a valid Visa in his passport.
Royal author Tom Quinn suggested that Harry, in his eagerness to be transparent in his book, may not have fully considered the consequences of his confessions on his US Visa application. Quinn noted that Harry's privileged upbringing may have made him naive about the potential ramifications of his actions.
While Prince Harry's openness in his memoir may have been intended to sell books, it has inadvertently put his Visa status and ability to return to the United States at risk. His candidness, wh
