Prince Harry's American residency status has come under scrutiny following his admissions of illegal substance abuse in his memoir, "Spare," with former president Donald Trump hinting at the possibility of deporting the Duke of Sussex if he were to win the 2024 presidential election. Experts believe that Prince Harry may be concerned about the potential consequences of a Trump presidency on his lavish lifestyle in California.
Speaking on GB News, former royal butler Grant Harrold suggested that "the Sussexes possibly could fear Trump coming into power because there could be an investigation which could result in Prince Harry coming back to the U.K." Harrold added that if there were any issues with Harry's visa application, they should have been addressed in the past and not when Trump comes to power.
The Duke of Sussex's ties to American politics have been a topic of interest, with Harry having previously attended the Invictus Games alongside former president Barack Obama and current president Joe Biden. However, he does not appear to share the same connection with the Republican candidate, Donald Trump.
Harrold noted that Trump has expressed support for the British monarchy, particularly the late Queen Elizabeth II and King Charles III, but has reservations when it comes to Prince Harry. In contrast, the duke seems to have a more amicable relationship with President Biden.
"So deep down he probably does fear if Biden comes out of power and Trump goes into power," Harrold continued. "That may be something on his mind and he realizes that it could be difficult."
The controversy surrounding Prince Harry's visa application has drawn comparisons to other celebrities who have been denied entry to the United States due to struggles with addiction or possession of drug paraphernalia. Critics have called for the Biden administration to hold the duke to the same standard as other expats seeking residency in the country.
Harrold explained that while members of the royal family are often granted certain privileges, they should not be given unfair advantages over others. He recalled his time working in the royal household, where staff would handle passport and visa arrangements for the family members.
"I remember when I was in the [royal] household, they take your passports and they organize your visas, your travel, all that kind of thing," Harrold stated. "So it's something that's normally done by the household, but now that he's doing everything on his own."
In a recent interview on GB News, Trump made it clear that he would not give Prince Harry any special treatment if he were to win the 2024 election. When asked about the potential consequences of Harry lying on his visa application, Trump said, "No. We'll have to see if they know something about the drugs, and if he lied they'll have to take appropriate action."
Journalist Nigel Farage pressed further, asking if "appropriate action" could mean "not staying in America," to which Trump replied, "Oh I don't know. You'll have to tell me. You just have to tell me. You would have thought they would have known this a long time ago."
As the 2024 presidential election approaches, the uncertainty surrounding Prince Harry's future in the United States has become a topic of growing concern. The duke's admissions of drug use in his memoir have raised questions about the validity of his visa application and the potential consequences he may face if Trump were to return to power.
