As the royal visit draws nearer, concerns have intensified among campaigners who believe there may be irregularities in how Prince Harry’s immigration case was handled. Critics have described the situation as “smelling of a cover-up,” fueling ongoing debate in the public sphere.
These concerns are largely driven by the Heritage Foundation, which has been seeking access to Prince Harry’s visa records through the Freedom of Information Act. Their interest stems from Harry’s public admissions of past drug use in his memoir Spare, which they argue should normally be a serious factor in US visa assessments.
Speaking to RadarOnline, a source close to the campaign expressed their reasoning, suggesting there is a growing perception that the matter has not been fully transparent and carries “all the hallmarks of a cover-up.”
They also raised concerns about the timing of recent decisions related to the case, questioning whether delays may be intentional in order to avoid drawing attention during King Charles’s high-profile visit and discussions with Donald Trump. In their view, this could be an effort to keep difficult issues out of the spotlight while major diplomatic events are taking place.
Beyond that, they argued that the situation raises broader concerns about fairness, asking whether the system may be influenced when dealing with a globally high-profile figure at a politically sensitive moment.
The push to obtain Prince Harry’s visa documents has continued since the release of Spare, where he openly discussed his past drug use in detail. Campaigners claim that such admissions would typically require strict scrutiny under US immigration rules.
Some within the Heritage Foundation believe that if these details were disclosed during the visa process, they could have affected his eligibility to live in the United States with Meghan Markle. They also argue that if they were not disclosed, it raises equally serious questions about how the application was approved.
A legal expert interviewed by the same outlet echoed similar concerns, noting that under standard procedures, admissions of this nature usually trigger additional review. They added that this is precisely why there is significant public interest in how Prince Harry’s visa application was evaluated.
