Prince Harry’s US visa is under discussion and if it is released to the public he could face consequences including being deported from the US where he lives with wife Meghan Markle and their two children

Prince Harry’s US residency could be in jeopardy as the lawsuit surrounding access to his US visa continues.

If the lawsuit asking for his US visa to be made public is granted, the Duke of Sus𝓈ℯ𝓍 could face serious consequences including being deported which would see him forced to leave the US and the £12m mansion in Montecito he shares with his wife Meghan Markle and kids Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet. The Heritage Foundation has taken legal action against the Department of Homeland Security for access to Harry’s visa records to be granted, and a US judge is reviewing the case.

In Harry’s 2023 autobiography ‘Spare’, he admitted to taking drugs in his younger years which has led to to calls for his visa application to be released, so the American taxpayer could understand whether he declared his drug use. It also led to further questions about why he’s been allowed to come and reside in the States as drug use is prohibited.

If Harry’s US visa is made public and it’s found to have false information, he could face issues such as deportation meaning he and wife Meghan Markle would be forced from their home ( Image: AFP via Getty Images)

Writing in his memoir, Harry revealed he had dabbled with marijuana, magic mushrooms, ayahuasca, and cocaine to try and deal with the death of his mum, Princess Diana. There was speculation that the Duke of Sus𝓈ℯ𝓍, who resides in California with his family, could be denied US citizenship if he ever applied in future, as the variety of drugs he admitted to taking are banned or under strict control.

Harry could face serious consequences, with royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams explaining to The Sun: “The fact of the matter is that it will be very embarrassing, or may be very embarrassing. Harry may have included drug use on his application form. If he hasn’t, it will unquestionably make headlines, and that will not be beneficial so far as the Sus𝓈ℯ𝓍es are concerned.”

Currently, Harry’s visa is valid, but it will be subject to renewal in future which could also have its difficulties. Fitzwilliams noted that there has been conversation around the ‘double standards’ over whether Harry did deceive the US in his application and failed to include his previous drug use, or whether he was given special treatment and granted a visa regardless of his admission. Fitzwilliams added: “If you attack an institution, supporters of that institution, or those who believe that you’ve been very unwise and very foolish, believe that there are double standards.”

Harry and Meghan, who left the UK in 2020, could be forced to give up their £12m Montecito family home ( Image: Getty Images for The Archewell F)

Harry’s 2023 memoir details his previous drug use, but drug use is strictly prohibited in the US and on visa applications ( Image: Getty Images)

There has also been discussion around Harry’s potential future application for US citizenship, as it would see him forced to forfeit his royal title. In order for Harry to secure a US passport, he would have to take the Oath of Allegiance, which requires him to “renounce all allegiance to any foreign prince, state or sovereign.”