Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex
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| Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex | |
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| Name | Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex |
| Caption | The Duke of Sussex in 2022 |
| Spouse | Meghan Markle (m. 2018) |
| Issue | Prince Archie, Princess Lilibet |
| House | House of Windsor |
| Father | Charles III |
| Mother | Diana, Princess of Wales |
| Birth name | Henry Charles Albert David |
| Birth date | 15 September 1984 |
| Birth place | St Mary's Hospital, London, England |
Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex is a member of the British royal family. He is the younger son of King Charles III and Diana, Princess of Wales, and is fifth in the line of succession to the British throne. His charitable work, military service, and high-profile marriage have made him a globally recognized figure, while his later decisions to step back from royal duties and relocate to the United States have generated significant public and media attention.
Early life and education
Born at St Mary's Hospital, London, he was educated at Wetherby School, Ludgrove School, and Eton College. Following his A-levels, he spent a gap year in Australia and Lesotho before commencing officer training at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst. His childhood was profoundly affected by the intense media scrutiny surrounding his parents' marriage and the tragic death of his mother in a car crash in Paris.
Military service
He was commissioned as a cornet in the Blues and Royals, a regiment of the Household Cavalry, in 2006. He completed two operational tours in Afghanistan: first as a forward air controller in Helmand Province in 2007–2008, and later as an Apache helicopter pilot with the Army Air Corps in 2012. He attained the rank of captain and founded the Invictus Games, an international sporting event for wounded, injured, and sick servicemen and women.
Charitable work and public role
He has been patron or president of numerous organizations, including Sentebale, a charity he co-founded to support children affected by HIV/AIDS in Lesotho and Botswana. He also worked extensively with Help for Heroes and the Royal Foundation. His global advocacy for mental health awareness, conservation through the African Parks Network, and veteran support have been central to his public role, both as a senior working royal and subsequently.
Marriage and family
His engagement to American actress Meghan Markle was announced in November 2017. They were married at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle in May 2018. The couple have two children: Archie Mountbatten-Windsor and Lilibet Mountbatten-Windsor. In early 2020, they announced their decision to step back as senior working members of the House of Windsor and later relocated to Montecito, California.
Legal actions and media relations
He has initiated several high-profile legal cases against British media outlets, including Mirror Group Newspapers, Associated Newspapers (publisher of the Daily Mail), and News Group Newspapers (publisher of The Sun), alleging illegal information gathering. These actions are part of a longstanding and public critique of the British press, which he has accused of harassment and intrusion, drawing parallels to the treatment of his mother, Diana, Princess of Wales.
Titles, styles, and honours
Upon his marriage, Queen Elizabeth II granted him the title Duke of Sussex, along with the subsidiary titles Earl of Dumbarton and Baron Kilkeel. His full style is His Royal Highness The Duke of Sussex. His British honours include the Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order, the Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal, and the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal. He also wears the Operational Service Medal for Afghanistan and was appointed a Commander of the Royal Victorian Order by Charles III in 2023.
Category:British princes Category:Dukes of Sussex Category:House of Windsor