Although the Duke of Sussex only recently returned to California after taking solo trips to New York, London, and Lesotho, a new report suggests that he may not be ready to put down his baggage just yet.
The source told New Idea Magazine that with Donald Trump being the President-elect of the United States, inquiries regarding Prince Harry's US visa status will be examined again. If Trump fulfills his prior statements regarding Harry's deportation, he may need to exit the US sooner than anticipated. It is a predicament that Harry unequivocally does not require at this moment.
The insider went on to say that Donald Trump's re-election has placed a gloomy shadow over the Sussexes' mansion in Montecito and that Prince Harry, who is forty years old, is prepared to flee to London at a moment's notice if he is required to do so.
Following his "precarious status," Prince Harry and his spouse, Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, have reportedly been "anxious," as per the source. Prince Harry is reportedly considering traveling to London to ascertain the situation.
In his memoir "Spare," which was published in 2023, Prince Harry had written about his purported usage of substances, including cocaine, marijuana, and magic mushrooms, as per The Wall Street Journal. This led President Trump to question the legitimacy of Prince Harry's visa to enter the United States.
The President of the United States stated that Prince Harry should not be granted any "special privileges" if it was revealed that he had failed to disclose any information regarding his use of recreational drugs in his visa application, as he was legally obligated to do.
An organization with a right-leaning ideology known as The Heritage Foundation initiated a legal effort in the previous year to make Prince Harry's visa application public so that it would be clear that he was authorized to remain in the United States.
That bid has been rejected as of this moment. The insider indicated that Trump's threats and the court issue had resulted in some restless nights for Harry.
In 2020, Prince Harry and Meghan, who were 43, moved to California after he had stepped away from his official royal duties, PEOPLE Magazine reported. Their children, Prince Archie, who is five years old, and Princess Lilibet, who was born in the United States, are being raised in Montecito.
According to the insider, it is significant that neither Prince Harry nor Meghan made any public comments or endorsements about the election this past week.
They were cautious about provoking Trump, who has publicly stated that he would contemplate deporting Prince Harry if he were to regain the office. The insider indicated that he ultimately emerged victorious. Given the significant personal stakes, their silence in this instance was resounding.
The informant indicated that they must confront the likelihood that he may be unable to remain in the United States, noting Meghan and Prince Harry's recent acquisition of a residence in Portugal and Prince Harry's evident desire to reunite with his family in the United Kingdom. The implications for their marriage and family remain undetermined.
Business Times has reached out to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle for comments.
