The Heritage Foundation has reignited its legal battle to unseal Prince Harry’s immigration files. The think tank claims inconsistencies between Harry’s admitted drug use—detailed in his memoir Spare—and the strict disclosure requirements for U.S. visa applicants. A federal judge in Washington, D.C. has scheduled a new hearing for February 5.
Trump’s warnings and comments
Former President Donald Trump previously suggested that if Harry lied on his immigration forms, he could face deportation—even with a U.S.-born wife and dual-citizen children. Trump also criticized the Duke’s behavior toward Britain’s royal family, declaring he “wouldn’t protect him.”
Potential political shift
With Trump back in the White House, Heritage officials hope the new administration will override earlier decisions and order the release of Prince Harry’s visa records. They argue that the Duke, who moved to the U.S. in 2020, may have received “special treatment” under the Biden administration.
Legal hurdles for Harry
At the heart of the lawsuit is whether Harry’s self-confessed use of cocaine, marijuana, and psychedelics conflicts with U.S. immigration laws. If it’s revealed that he lied on official forms, Harry could risk deportation from the California home he shares with Meghan Markle and their two children.
Next steps
Judge Carl J. Nichols has asked both sides to convene, signaling a renewed focus on the Duke’s papers. Should the court ultimately release the documents—and if they contain damning admissions—Harry could face the possibility of being forced to leave the country he’s called home since 2020.
