Prince Harry, born Henry Charles Albert David on September 15, 1984, is the younger son of King Charles III and Diana, Princess of Wales. He served ten years in the British Army, completing two combat tours in Afghanistan before leaving active duty in 2015. In 2018, he married American actress Meghan Markle, and the couple stepped back from senior royal duties in 2020, relocating to California where they continue their philanthropic work through various foundations and media ventures.
Prince Harry, born Henry Charles Albert David on September 15, 1984, stands as one of the most scrutinized and controversial figures within the modern British Royal Family. The younger son of King Charles III and Diana, Princess of Wales, he was born at St Mary’s Hospital in London and currently holds the title Duke of Sussex, which he received upon his marriage in 2018. As of 2025, he remains fifth in line to the British throne despite his departure from senior royal duties.
His educational journey followed traditional aristocratic patterns, beginning at Wetherby School and Ludgrove School before advancing to Eton College, one of Britain’s most prestigious institutions. At Eton, he achieved two A-Levels, earning a B in art and a D in geography. Following his secondary education, Prince Harry pursued military training at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, where he developed skills that would define much of his early adult life, including specialized training as an Apache helicopter pilot.
Prince Harry’s aristocratic education at Eton College prepared him for prestigious military training at Sandhurst, shaping his early adult trajectory.
Prince Harry’s military career spanned a decade, beginning when he joined the British Army in 2005 and received his commission as second lieutenant in 2006. He served with distinction in the Household Cavalry, specifically the Blues and Royals regiment, and completed two combat tours in Afghanistan between 2007-08 and 2012-13. He achieved the rank of captain before concluding his active service in 2015, subsequently becoming a vocal advocate for wounded veterans and military-related causes.
His philanthropic endeavors include co-founding Sentebale, an organization supporting children affected by HIV/AIDS in Lesotho, and establishing the Invictus Games for wounded service personnel. In 2020, he launched the Archewell Foundation with his wife Meghan Markle, focusing on mental health initiatives, veterans’ support, and children’s welfare programs. His early charity work was shaped by experiences working in Argentina, Africa, and Australia, which broadened his understanding of global humanitarian challenges.
Prince Harry’s relationship with media organizations has been particularly contentious, culminating in multiple legal battles against British newspaper groups over privacy violations. In 2023, he won a significant phone-hacking case against Mirror Group Newspapers, receiving damages and a formal apology for their intrusive practices.
His marriage to Meghan Markle in May 2018 generated global attention, though the couple subsequently stepped back from senior royal duties in 2020 and relocated to California. They have two children: Archie, born in 2019, and Lilibet, born in 2021.
Prince Harry has participated in various media projects, including a Netflix documentary series and his memoir “Spare,” which provided personal insights into royal family dynamics while continuing to generate public debate about his role and responsibilities.
