Prince Harry, The Duke of Sussex Biography

Born Henry Charles Albert David on 15th September 1984 at 4.20pm in the  Lindo Wing of St Mary’s Hospital in London to Their Royal Highnesses The Prince and Princess of Wales. He is third in Line of Succession to The Throne of The United Kingdom.

He was christened on 21st December 1984 by Robert Runcie, The Archbishop of Canterbury at St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle. His godparents are His Royal Highness Prince Andrew, The Duke of York, Lady Sarah Chatto, Carolyn Bartholomew, Bryan Organ, Gerald Ward and Celia, Lady Vestey.

Engagement

His Royal Highness Prince Henry of Wales became engaged to Ms Meghan Markle, which was announced on 27 November 2017.

Wedding

On 19th May 2018 in St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle he married Ms. Meghan Markle. David Conner, The Dean of Windsor conducted the service with Justin Welby, The Archbishop of Canterbury performing the marriage ceremony. The sermon was delivered by The Most Reverend Michael Curry, presiding bishop and primate of the Episcopal Church.

Parents

Charles III

Diana, Princess of Wales

Children

Prince Archie of Sussex (Archie Harrison) born 6th May 2019 at 5.06am at the Portland Hospital in London.

Princess Lilibet of Sussex (Lilibet Diana) born 4th June 2021 at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital in Santa Barbara, California.

Education

September 1989 – 1992; Wetherby Prep School, Kensington, London.

September 1992 – 1998; Ludgrove School, Berkshire.

Autumn 1998- 2003 ; Eton College, Windsor. 

Autumn 2001- 2005 ; St Andrews University, Scotland. Graduated with a degree in Geography.

8th May 2005 – April 2006; Sandhurst Military Academy, Camberley.

Military Career

Army

8 May 2005: Officer cadet

13 April 2006: Cornet (Second Lieutenant), The Blues and Royals

13 April 2008: Lieutenant, The Blues and Royals

16 April 2011: Captain, The Blues and Royals

14 May 2018: Major

Royal Navy

14 May 2018: Lieutenant Commander

Royal Air Force

14 May 2018: Squadron Leader

Title

15th September 1984 – 29th April 2011; His Royal Highness Prince Henry of Wales.

19th May 2018 – Present; His Royal HIghness Prince Harry, The Duke of Sussex, The Earl of Dumbarton and Baron Kilkeel.

After 30th March 2020 The Duke and Duchess of Sussex agreed to stop using their style of Royal Highnesses but they still hold the style.

Line of Succession

The King

  1. Prince William, Prince of Wales
  2. Prince George of Wales
  3. Prince Louis of Wales
  4. Prince Harry, The Duke of Sussex
  5. Prince Archie of Sussex
  6. Princess Lilibet of Sussex
  7. Prince Andrew, The Duke of York
  8. Princess Beatrice, Mrs Edo Mapelli Mozzi
  9. Sienna Mapelli Mozzi
  10. Athena Mapelli Mozzi
  11. Princess Eugenie, Mrs Jack Brooksbank
  12. August Brooksbank
  13. Ernest Brooksbank
  14. Prince Edward, The Duke of Edinburgh
  15. James, Earl of Wessex and Forfar
  16. Lady Louise Windsor
  17. Anne, The Princess Royal
  18. Peter Phillips
  19. Savannah Phillips
  20. Isla Phillips
  21. Zara Tindall
  22. Mia Tindall
  23. Lena Tindall
  24. Lucas Tindall