Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex

Biography

Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex

Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, was born Henry Charles Albert David on 15 September 1984 at St Mary’s Hospital in London, England. He is the younger son of King Charles III and Diana, Princess of Wales, and the younger brother of William, Prince of Wales. (The Royal Family)

Harry was educated in Britain and later trained as an officer at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst. He spent ten years in the British Armed Forces and undertook two operational tours in Afghanistan. His military experience became an important influence on his later charitable work, particularly his support for wounded and injured service members and veterans. (The Royal Family)

In 2014, Harry established the Invictus Games, an international adaptive sporting competition for wounded, injured and sick military personnel and veterans. He also co-founded Sentebale with Prince Seeiso of Lesotho in 2006, originally focusing on children and young people affected by HIV/AIDS and other hardships in southern Africa. (The Royal Family)

On 19 May 2018, Harry married Meghan Markle at St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle. Queen Elizabeth II created him Duke of Sussex, Earl of Dumbarton and Baron Kilkeel in connection with the marriage. Harry and Meghan have two children, Prince Archie of Sussex and Princess Lilibet of Sussex. (The Royal Family)

In 2020, Harry and Meghan stepped back from their roles as working members of the Royal Family. They subsequently established their home in California and developed charitable and media initiatives. Harry has continued his involvement with the Invictus Games and other humanitarian causes and published his memoir, Spare, in 2023. (The Royal Family)

Harry's life has been shaped by both his position within the British Royal Family and the legacy of his mother, Diana. His public work has particularly emphasized military veterans, mental health, humanitarian causes and charitable service. (The Royal Family)