Washington, D.C. – Prince Harry’s U.S. visa application is now at the center of a high-profile legal and political dispute intensified by his public admissions of drug use in his memoir, Spare.
Key Developments
The Heritage Foundation, a conservative American think tank, has filed a Freedom of Information lawsuit demanding access to Harry’s visa application records. They claim the admissions in Spare — including use of cocaine, cannabis, and psychedelic mushrooms — raise questions about whether he misrepresented his history to immigration authorities.([turn0news14])(cite)
In March 2025, a U.S. judge ordered the release of heavily redacted supporting documents and court transcripts—but not the visa application itself—citing the need to protect Harry’s privacy. The documents contained no evidence of preferential treatment.([turn0news14])(cite)
Despite the redactions, calls for transparency continue. The judge signaled openness to releasing as much information as possible “without violating privacy,” prompting further legal maneuvering.([turn0search8])(cite)
Public figures, including former President Donald Trump, have weighed in. Trump said that if Harry lied on his visa application, he would face “appropriate action,” though he ruled out deportation at this point.([turn0search6])(cite)
Royal commentators suggest the case has taken an emotional toll on the Duke. With the legal battle ongoing, Harry is reportedly “horribly stressed” over possible consequences, including visa revocation or deportation.([turn0search5])(cite)
The Heritage Foundation has escalated efforts, requesting that Harry be questioned upon reentering the U.S., igniting further tension.([turn0search3])(cite)
Despite the pressure, DHS officials reiterated there is no evidence of rule-breaking in how Harry’s visa was processed, and authorities continue to uphold privacy protections.([turn0news14])(cite)
