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Prince Harry Says He Has No Plans to Seek U.S. Citizenship

Naturalization would require a public renunciation of hereditary titles under U.S. immigration rules.

Overview

  • Speaking on the Hasan Minhaj Doesn't Know podcast released Oct. 29, Prince Harry said, "There are no plans to be, at this point."
  • Harry and Meghan Markle moved to California in 2020 after stepping back from royal duties and have settled there with their children.
  • Meghan and Princess Lilibet are U.S. citizens by birth, and Prince Archie holds dual U.S.–U.K. citizenship.
  • U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services requires applicants who hold hereditary titles to renounce them publicly during naturalization proceedings.
  • In February 2024, Harry said he had considered U.S. citizenship but it was not a high priority, a position now clarified by his direct denial of any current plans.