Prince Harry's visa scandal: Could the royal face deportation from the US?
Is Prince Harry the centre of another scandal? If suspicions are confirmed, this could be the most significant royal drama in recent years. It concerns his visa status in the US, where the prince has been residing for some time with Meghan Markle and their two children.
25 April 2024 10:37
The autobiography published in 2023 by Prince Harry, despite becoming a bestseller, has so far brought him more problems than advantages (apart from the financial gains, of course). For several weeks in the US, there has been a public debate over how someone with such a vivid life story obtained permission for legal residence in the country.
Could Prince Harry be deported?
The conservative Heritage Foundation group asserts that Harry's admission in his book of using cocaine should preclude him from the possibility of immigrating to the US. Those involved in the case argue that Harry should be expelled from the US if he lied on his visa application.
"Lying on a US immigration application is a very serious offense that can lead to deportation. Under normal circumstances, such individuals would be removed from the United States," stated a Heritage Foundation activist in an interview with "The Sun".
Prince Harry is losing allies in the US
After concerns were raised regarding the visa application, Princess Diana's son started fighting to keep his documents private. Although initially, the issue might have seemed minor, it has recently gained significant momentum. Even US government lawyers have weighed in. As they have noted, Harry might have fabricated the story about using cocaine to "sell books" more effectively.
Donald Trump also weighed in on the situation. He declared that he will take appropriate action if it turns out Harry lied...