In a groundbreaking revelation, Prince Harry has officially renounced his U.K. residency, declaring the United States as his “new country/state” in official documents. According to filings published by Companies House and obtained by the Daily Mail, the prince formerly known as “Henry Charles Albert David Duke of Sussex” has changed his place of residency from United Kingdom to the U.S. This significant transition comes after Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle’s decision to step down from their royal roles in 2020 and settle in Southern California with their two children, Prince Archie, 4, and Princess Lilibet, 2.
The change was noted in the paperwork filed for Travalyst, a sustainable travel organization founded by the Duke in 2019. When the organization was launched, Prince Harry’s original home was listed as the U.K. The Duke made his first public remarks since his sister-in-law, Kate Middleton, revealed her cancer diagnosis on March 22 during the group’s annual general meeting on Wednesday. Acknowledging the importance of communities in travel and tourism, Prince Harry underscored the need to “do better by the people who are the custodians of the places we visit.”
In a 2022 interview on the “Today” show, Prince Harry candidly spoke about his move to the U.S., expressing gratitude for the warm welcome he and his family have received in Santa Barbara. He stated, “Home for me, now, for the time being, is in the States.” Despite relocating, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle remain controversial figures among the U.K. population, with recent British YouGov polls indicating that the couple is among the least favored royals.
To conclude, Prince Harry’s official renunciation of his U.K. residency marks a significant turning point in his and Meghan Markle’s ongoing quest for independence from the British Royal Family. Declaring the United States as his new country of residence symbolizes a definitive distancing from the traditional expectations and responsibilities fostered by the monarchy. As the Duke of Sussex embraces his newfound American life and continues to champion for sustainable travel and community through his organization Travalyst, his actions and evolving identity will undoubtedly remain a topic of global interest and discussion.
