The Duke and Duchess of Sussex and Family, News and Events 10: August 2024 -


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Ghost said:
Charles is head of state, Harry is son of head of state, so immediate family.

“Diplomats and Officials Requiring A-1 Visas - Examples:
-Head of State or Government, regardless of the purpose of travel
-Ambassador, Public Minister, Career Diplomat or Consular Officer coming to serve at a foreign embassy or consulate in the United States, such as an ambassador or consul
- Certain government ministers in positions equivalent to U.S. cabinet level secretaries coming to the United States to perform official, government related duties for not more than 90 days
- European Union (EU) and African Union (AU) delegation representatives
- Immediate family members of an A-1 visa holder”

Visas for Diplomats and Foreign Government Officials

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Charles is not a permanent A1 visa holder who lives in the States and Harry doesn't live or travel with him, so he doesn't qualify for the last example.

I agree with TM, however, that it is not unlikely that he received/s favorable treatment.
 
I can bet that Charles does not apply for a visa every time he travels to the States. He might have a 10 year long one, he might have an indefinite one. Neither does Harry need to be accompanying his father in order to qualify.
 
When Harry moved to the States he was only a grandson of a Head of State and so far Charles hasn't even been to the States as king, so, he has had little need for an A1 visa for the last several years.

Requirements to be defined as immediate family - which Harry doesn't meet as he is part of a different household and does not regularly reside in either the late queen Elisabeth's nor king Charles's household:
Immediate family members are defined as the spouse and unmarried sons and daughters up to certain age who are members of your household, even if studying in a different location. An immediate family member may also be any other person who is related by blood, marriage or adoption and will reside regularly in your household, is not a member of some other household, and is recognized as your immediate family member by the sending Government, as demonstrated by eligibility for rights and benefits, such as the issuance of a diplomatic or official passport or travel and other allowances.
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Source: Visas for Diplomats and Foreign Government Officials
 
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He might have an A1 visa if the State Department made an exception due to high-level instructions. However, as a diplomat on an A visa, he’s not allowed to engage in profit-driven activities in the U.S. unless it’s official government business. Given his clear involvement in private, for-profit activities unrelated to the UK government, it's unlikely he’s using an A visa. Engaging in unauthorized business activities on a diplomatic visa would likely draw scrutiny from both immigration and tax authorities, it would be highly risky and an overt violation of visa rules.

ETA: If I were the in the UK Embassy in the US, it would be hugely embarrassing to me as a British diplomat with a prince working in the country while on an A visa.
 
Also of note, the A-1 visa stated that they must be a member of a ruling family. But, if Harry takes out US citizenship, would that not take that particular allowance out as well? He would no longer be a member of the British Royal family and would now be a US citizen?
 
If Harry takes out American citizenship will he be required to renounce his titles and place in the LOS.
 
From a British point of view, no. From an American point of view, I don't think so. Meghan is an American citizen and holds the title of Duchess of Sussex. Jackie Kennedy's sister called herself Princess Lee Radziwill. Wallis Simpson held the title of Duchess of Windsor.
 
Lori138 said:
Also of note, the A-1 visa stated that they must be a member of a ruling family. But, if Harry takes out US citizenship, would that not take that particular allowance out as well? He would no longer be a member of the British Royal family and would now be a US citizen?
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If Harry takes up US citizenship, he will automatically acquire right of abode in the United States and, therefore, won't need any visa. Visas are only for non-citizens.
 
Alison H said:
From a British point of view, no. From an American point of view, I don't think so. Meghan is an American citizen and holds the title of Duchess of Sussex. Jackie Kennedy's sister called herself Princess Lee Radziwill. Wallis Simpson held the title of Duchess of Windsor.
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Although Harry would be required by US federal law to renounce his titles prior to naturalization as a US citizen, that renunciation would have no legal effect in the UK. Harry would keep his titles in the UK and, of course, also his place in the line of succession.
 
Trump likes to play the tough man, but I really don't think he'd be pushing Harry into the queue of people he says he's going to kick out of the US. He might not get another invite to England to schmooze with royalty. Harry is still the Monarch's son after all!
 
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Nah, it’s not worth the headache. I don’t even think he’ll unclassify the visa application.
 
Ghost said:
Nah, it’s not worth the headache. I don’t even think he’ll unclassify the visa application.
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Considering all what is happening in the world today, not only in the US, and him being one of the most important leaders (sorry to say so, but it is a fact) , I really don't think that anything concerning Harry is or will be important to him right now or in the forseeable future. There are much more global problems he will be confronted with and has to find solutions.
 
And incidentally, missed this.

www.marieclaire.com

Prince Harry Spends Time With Pat Tillman's Widow During Surprise Appearance at Tillman Honors Gala

The Duke of Sussex was honored with the Pat Tillman Award For Service at the ESPYs earlier this year.
www.marieclaire.com www.marieclaire.com

Prince Harry made a surprise pubic appearance earlier this week, deepening his connection to a foundation that has become near and dear to his heart. On Wednesday, Nov. 6, the Duke of Sussex attended The Pat Tillman Foundation's annual Tillman Honors gala, held at the Union League Club of Chicago.


According to a social media post from the Foundation's Instagram account, the gala featured "over 400 supporters" who all came together to celebrate the foundation's "remarkable Tillman Scholars and raise essential funds for the Tillman Scholar Program."
 
I’m sure everyone has seen it on social media, now there’s an article with HR photos of the launch of Highbrow Hippie, the brand of Meghan’s colourist. Meghan is an investor.

www.dailymail.co.uk

Meghan Markle dances at glamorous launch of friend's haircare brand

Meghan Markle oozed glamour as she laughed with her friends at a glitzy launch party in Los Angeles this week - without her husband Prince Harry.
www.dailymail.co.uk www.dailymail.co.uk
 
Healthy Sceptic said:
Harry is a sad, damaged man. Even after being admonished by the judge he continues. He won't be satisfied until he gets to sit on the stand and tell the world how wronged he's been. Pathetic.
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Yes, I wish he would just let this all go and get on with his life. Even if he wins, I am sure his legal team will take most of whatever the financial gain is.
 
I don't think he is a sad damaged man. I think he is forging through because he can. If he doesn't expose the media for their illegal activities who will? Many average people don't have the deep pockets to follow through on their lawsuits and have to settle. Not all people hacked or illegally had info obtained are rich and famous. Many lives have been ruined, friendships and families destroyed. If everyone just settles then what has been going on will not be fully exposed and changes made.
 
Maryrose said:
I don't think he is a sad damaged man. I think he is forging through because he can. If he doesn't expose the media for their illegal activities who will? Many average people don't have the deep pockets to follow through on their lawsuits and have to settle. Not all people hacked or illegally had info obtained are rich and famous. Many lives have been ruined, friendships and families destroyed. If everyone just settles then what has been going on will not be fully exposed and changes made.
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I am not sure what he is looking for, admissions have been made that is why compensation has been paid out.
I may be wrong but it looks like he wants to bring down the palace with this, he is obsessed with secret pacts/ agreements. He seems to view his brother settling out of court as being something underhand.
Of course there would have been private discussions trying to seek a resolution.
The whole point of settling out of court is that you do not wish your dirty linen aired in public, has it not struck Harry that maybe there was an attempt being made to protect him.
 
Nobody is attacking mercilessly or otherwise on here. And if Meghan has invested in a hair products company (or any other company she has invested in for that matter) then surely it’s nice of her to turn up for their launch party to give them a bit of extra publicity etc. Also, members of other royal families have been known to appear at openings of restaurants and at bookstores etc.
 
Far be it from me to fully understand behaviors of any of the royals or those that have married into the various royals across the globe. However, it does make perfect sense for Meghan to attend a launch party for a product and people she has personally invested in and supported now that the Sussexes have stepped down from official royal duties and moved to the US. Yes, it appears to be quite a comedown in royal status but these are the choices and freedoms made by the Sussexes. "It is what it is".
 
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