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
- Prince William, Prince of Wales
- Prince George of Wales
- Princess Charlotte of Wales
- Prince Louis of Wales
- Prince Harry, The Duke of Sussex
- Prince Archie of Sussex
- Princess Lilibet of Sussex
- Prince Andrew, The Duke of York
- Princess Beatrice, Mrs Edo Mapelli Mozzi
- Sienna Mapelli Mozzi
- Athena Mapelli Mozzi
- Princess Eugenie, Mrs Jack Brooksbank
- August Brooksbank
- Ernest Brooksbank
- Prince Edward, The Duke of Edinburgh
- James, Earl of Wessex and Forfar
- Lady Louise Windsor
- Anne, The Princess Royal
- Peter Phillips
- Savannah Phillips
- Isla Phillips
- Zara Tindall
- Mia Tindall
- Lena Tindall
- Lucas Tindall
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