It seems like the Heritage Foundation has gotten what it wanted when it comes to Prince Harry and his visa records. A new ruling indicates that the prince's visa records must be made public no later than Tuesday, March 18.
According to a report from Hello Magazine, the right wing organization known as the Heritage Foundation has been fighting to get Prince Harry's visa records made public since the release of his memoir, Spare, when he opened up about past drug use. The memoir was an intimate look at the Duke of Sussex and the events or moments that really shaped his life. It was also an honest look at some of the things that he did that were perhaps less than royal.
Because of Prince Harry's honesty in his memoir, the Heritage Foundation has been questioning whether or not the prince was even eligible to enter the U.S. in 2020 when he moved here with his wife and child.
Prince Harry's visa records to be made public with redacted details
Initially, a judge ruled in 2024 that the records would remain sealed. According to the judge, "the public does not have a strong interest in disclosure of the Duke's immigration records." However, that same judge has now reversed his initial ruling. Instead, they are stating that the information released will contain redacted information that would allow the prince to keep a semblance of privacy.
While there may be some questions from the right wing organization as to the Duke of Sussex's visa eligibility, back in February of 2025, President Trump seemed to indicate that he would be leaving the prince alone when asked about possible deportation. He basically stated, "I'll leave him alone."
No matter why people are trying to dig into Prince Harry's visa records, it feels like a continued assault on the Duke of Sussex and his right to live his life. Clearly the federal government has already done their due diligence in terms of granting his visa to live in the U.S., so why are people questioning that. If his past behavior had been such a big deal, they likely would have found that all out at the time, especially since so much of the prince's life has been lived in the public eye. (And yes, that includes a number of the bad decisions that the Heritage Foundation is trying to use as a reason to get him kicked out of the country.)
It should be interesting to see how the Heritage Foundation reacts now that they have gotten what they wanted. Hopefully this puts a stop to this continued attack on the prince.