Court Documents Shed Limited Light on Prince Harry’s U.S. Immigration Status Amid Heritage Foundation’s Inquiry into Past Drug Use Disclosure

Court documents released on Tuesday have provided limited insight into Prince Harry’s immigration status in the United States. The documents were made public following a court order from a Washington D.C. district court, which responded to a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request filed by the conservative Heritage Foundation. The organization sought to determine whether Prince Harry had disclosed any past drug use when applying for his U.S. visa.

The Heritage Foundation’s request aimed to uncover details about the Duke of Sussex’s immigration process, particularly whether he had been questioned about or voluntarily disclosed any history of drug use. This inquiry was part of a broader effort to understand the circumstances surrounding Prince Harry’s relocation to the United States, where he resides with his wife, Meghan Markle, near Santa Barbara, California.

The released documents included responses from various federal agencies to the Heritage Foundation’s FOIA request. However, significant portions of these documents were heavily redacted, particularly those sections pertaining to Prince Harry’s personal information and immigration status. Federal officials argued that releasing detailed records could lead to unnecessary “harm” and “harassment” for the royal.

Applications for U.S. visas typically require applicants to disclose any current or past drug use. The Heritage Foundation’s interest in this matter stems from concerns that Prince Harry may have omitted such information during his visa application process. Despite the limited information provided in the released documents, the case highlights ongoing public interest in the Duke of Sussex’s life and activities since his move to the United States.