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Duchess Meghan shares unseen family photos in Prince Harry wedding anniversary tribute • May 21, 2025, 1:36 AM ET (USA Today)
Prince Harry accused the Sun of printing story linking him to P Diddy out of revenge • May 17, 2025, 6:27 AM ET (The Guardian)
Prince Harry’s popularity sinks after BBC interview attacking King • May 14, 2025, 7:25 AM ET (The Telegraph)
Can King Charles Heal a Royal Family Crisis Before It’s Too Late? • May 11, 2025, 9:11 AM ET (New York Times)
African Parks: Charity linked to Prince Harry admits human rights abuses in Congo-Brazzaville • May 9, 2025, 12:17 PM ET (BBC)

Facts

Also Known As Prince Harry of Wales • Prince Henry Charles Albert David, Duke of Sussex, Earl of Dumbarton and Baron Kilkeel
Born September 15, 1984 (age 40) • London • England
Founder Invictus Games
Notable Family Members spouse Meghan, duchess of Sussex • father Charles III • mother Diana, princess of Wales • brother William, prince of Wales

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