Prince Harry's visa at risk due to political interference

In a recent public address, Prince Harry discussed his commitment to residing in the United States with his family, sharing the positive experiences that led to their decision to settle in California. The Duke of Sussex, who moved to Montecito in 2020, highlighted the joy he and his wife, Meghan Markle, experience in raising their children, Archie and Lilibet, in the US. He emphasized the activities available to them in their current residence, which would not be possible in the United Kingdom. However, his visa status has come under scrutiny from a conservative think tank known as the Heritage Foundation, prompting concerns about the implications of his past admissions of drug use detailed in his memoir, Spare. The think tank has sought to challenge his immigration status, questioning whether such admissions could affect his ability to reside in the US. They argued that any disclosures of this nature might render him inadmissible. Despite these challenges, Prince Harry has expressed his desire to continue living in the US, focusing on his family life and taking an active role as a husband and father. He has made it clear that he values the privacy concerning his immigration records. In September, a US judge ruled that there was not a strong public interest in disclosing these records and highlighted the duke's right to privacy. The ruling was a significant step in favor of Harry's fight against the ongoing legal challenges posed by the Heritage Foundation. In a twist, the Heritage Foundation has not backed down. They have filed a new court motion, hoping to reopen the case on the grounds that the Biden administration did not allow them the opportunity to view submissions that were made to the judge. This development indicates that the legal battle over Prince Harry's visa status could continue, even as he maintains his commitment to living in the United States with his family.