According to sources close to the matter, Prince Harry’s visa application is currently under review, which could have significant implications for his family's future in the U.S. The Heritage Foundation has filed a lawsuit against the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to obtain details about the Duke’s visa record, particularly his drug usage history. The DHS has denied this request, citing privacy restrictions similar to those for medical records, as reported by The Express. Now, everyone, including the Duke himself, is waiting to see if Judge Carl Nichols will make the specifics of the case public while he reviews them privately.
Royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams spoke with The Sun about the potential consequences. He noted that if Harry’s drug usage was disclosed on his application, it could lead to significant embarrassment. Fitzwilliams added that if Harry did not disclose this information, it would likely become public knowledge, which would be damaging for the Sussexes.
While Harry’s current visa remains valid, there could be complications with its renewal, leading to rumors about potential deportation. If this were to happen, the Duke would likely have to leave behind his life in Montecito, including his marriage to the Duchess, their £12 million mansion next to an apple orchard, and their two young children, Prince Archie (5) and Princess Lilibet (2).
Fitzwilliams expressed concern about a possible double standard, suggesting that Harry’s vocal criticism of the royal family might result in unfair treatment, whether through preferential treatment or dishonesty during his U.S. government clearance process. The Heritage Foundation views this as a significant issue, believing that attacking an institution or its supporters while appearing to receive preferential treatment could be seen as hypocritical.
According to The Sun, Harry attempted to prevent the disclosure of his visa application details. The Heritage Foundation and other parties filed their lawsuit against the DHS on February 24th in Washington, D.C., and the case is still ongoing. U.S.-based immigration lawyer Gorgi spoke exclusively to the Daily Express, expressing that the judge will likely consider the Heritage Foundation’s arguments for making the information public against the Duke’s right to privacy and the DHS’s interest in protecting individual privacy. If the judge grants this Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request, it could set a precedent for future requests involving less public figures.
