Prince Harry’s decision to change his official residence to the US “clearly finalises” his “split” from Britain but there is still one thing which remains unclear, according to a royal expert.
The Duke of Sussex appears to have updated his records in Britain, listing the US as his primary residence.
In documents filed on Wednesday at Companies House for his sustainable tourism charity Travalyst, the duke, using his full name Prince Henry Charles Albert David Duke of Sussex listed the United States as his “new country/state usually resident”.
The date of change listed is June 29, 2023 – the same day Buckingham Palace confirmed the Duke and Duchess of Sussex had vacated their former UK residence, Frogmore Cottage.
Now a royal expert has suggested Harry’s latest move has sealed his complete departure from his home country as the duke currently has no base in the UK after his eviction.
Veteran royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams exclusively told Express.co.uk: “It [the change of residency] clearly finalises the split with Britain, as the Sussexes have had no British base after their eviction from Frogmore Cottage.
“As we know he has lost his attempt to challenge the security arrangements currently in place when he and his family visit Britain.”
But Mr Fitzilliams stressed that although Harry has made it known he wants to apply for American citizenship, that would prove a challenge for his royal links as the future of his titles remains unknown. It also leaves one pressing question.
He explained: “Although he has said he has thought of applying for American citizenship, it is unclear what would happen to his titles if he did.
“There is also a challenge to see his visa application after his admission of drug use in his memoir, Spare, which is currently before an American court.
“All of this would once have been unthinkable for someone who was once admired in Britain, but now polls show he and Meghan are extremely unpopular in the UK and far less popular in the US. After their ruthless monetising of their royal links, it is a small wonder.”
But he added: “Since he is not a working royal this is unlikely to affect the royal family directly.
“The rift between the brothers remains deep. However, the circumstances, with the King and Catherine seriously ill, are unprecedented and may lead to the building of bridges.
“Since the Sussexes are so distrusted, it would be wise to do this in private if it is to have any chance of success.”
