The Duke of Sussex, Prince Harry, may have to give up his royal title to become a US citizen.
The Invictus Games founder has been living in the US for several years with his wife, Meghan Markle, and their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.
Although he has yet to apply for citizenship, getting it comes with the strict condition of severing ties with the UK monarchy. Duke also recently admitted that he is considering filing for citizenship.
Prince Harry Needs to Get US Citizenship
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follow Page Six, Prince Harry’s path to US citizenship may require him to leave an important part of his life behind.
Part of the requirements for becoming a US citizen requires applicants to renounce “any hereditary title or position of nobility in any foreign country,” according to the “Renunciation of Titles or Orders of Nobility” listed under the “Oath of Allegiance” to the United States on US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
It also reads, “The applicant must expressly relinquish the title in a public ceremony, and USCIS must record the relinquishment as part of the proceedings.”
For Harry, this means he has to give up his royal title – Duke of Sussex. This still ties him to the UK monarchy even though he stepped down from the royal role in 2020 with his wife and moved to the United States.
If he fails to do so, the policy claims that it could be considered a “lack of adherence” to the US Constitution.
Prince Harry Says He Has ‘Considered’ Applying For US Citizenship
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As for whether Harry has “considered” making any moves to obtain American citizenship, he has admitted that the thought has crossed his mind.
“American citizenship is a thought that crosses my mind but certainly not something that is my priority right now,” Duke said in an interview with “Good Morning America.”
When asked what had been holding him back, Harry seemed at a loss for the right answer before turning the interviewer’s attention to his preparations for the 2025 Invictus Games in Canada.
“I do not know.” Harry said, adding, “I’m here standing next to this guy,” a statement referring to the game.
Meanwhile, Harry’s current immigration status remains unclear. After being in the US for a while, it rejects a B-2 visitor visa or the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA), which last up to six months and 90 days, respectively. There is speculation that he may be on a diplomatic visa, although this has yet to be confirmed.
US Citizenship Won’t Benefit Duke, Experts Claim
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Immigration experts have speculated about what American citizenship would mean for the Duke of Sussex.
“I don’t think that would benefit him,” said celebrity lawyer James L. Leonard Jr., referring to the possibility of Harry losing his title.
He added, “Immigration laws are very unforgiving. It usually does not give the judge much discretion. I don’t know how creative it is [his lawyers] can go here or from [sic] if they can be creative at all.”
Another expert lawyer, Alphonse Provinziano, said it could lead to “a major constitutional crisis in Britain.”
“If he [gets US citizenship]that would mean he would no longer be fifth in line to the throne and would cause a major constitutional crisis in Britain, such as the removal of his uncle. [Edward VIII],” said the Los Angeles-based attorney.
Prince Harry’s Recent Royal Title Has Brought Him Criticism
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Recently, Harry’s title seemed to land him in trouble after he and his wife Meghan rebranded their royal website to Sussex.com.
Sources close to the royal family have claimed that the rebranding appears to go against a promise Harry and Meghan made to the late Queen Elizabeth II when they stepped down from their senior royal roles in 2020. They insist the couple will still use their coats of arms. and their royal titles, just like working royalty.
According to Daily Mailit is believed that the Lord Chamberlain of Buckingham Palace now faces a “huge challenge” of whether to take the matter up or “let it go” to prevent strained relations between the Sussexes and the royal firm from worsening.
Experts also slammed the timing of the rebranding, which came after Prince Harry’s father, King Charles, was diagnosed with cancer.
He added: “Just a week ago, Harry visited his father, who, as we know, is fighting cancer. As members of the Royal Family, having stepped back from royal duties, it would have been more sensitive and more sensible to leave their rebranding until later this year.”
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