Raquel Kokkoros is currently a writer for Hollywood Insider. Enchanted by the illustriousness of cinema, Raquel is proud to contribute to a team that prioritizes quality journalism and respect for the entertainment business being utilized as a tool to better the world. Raquel believes in emphasizing elements of film and television that deserve an unbiased platform. Proud to provide an optimistic stage for the diverse offerings of Hollywood, Raquel enjoys writing from a fair, understanding, and truthful perspective – a philosophy that embodies the ethos of Hollywood Insider.
Prince Harry has always been the prince of all our hearts. He has taken on his mother’s role in charity with aplomb. The world watched Harry and Meghan become parents and subsequently step away from their royal duties to live a non-royal life outside of the United Kingdom. Before his unprecedented retreat from royal life, he served his country on many fronts. Below are 32 things you may not know about Prince Harry – and it is fact-checked.
He was christened Henry Charles Albert David of Wales, and his official surname is Mountbatten-Windsor. He gave his son, Archie Harrison, the same surname.
Prince Harry traveled to Africa on safari with his father, Prince Charles. His father brought him to meet Nelson Mandela, which was intended to lift his spirits. Princess Diana was very close friends with Nelson Mandela.
Prince Harry attended the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst beginning in 2005, and after serving in the British military he waspresented his wings by his father on May 7, 2010, at a ceremony at the Army Air Corps Base in Middle Wallop. He has also been awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal (2002) and the Operational Service Medal for Afghanistan (2008).
Harry is an avid sports fan. His favorites include rugby, polo, skiing, motocross, and soccer.
7. Prince Harry hikes for charity to the North Pole and the South Pole
In 2011, Harry set out to hike to the North Pole with a group of wounded veterans as part of the ‘Walking with the Wounded Project’. He had to cut the journey short to attend his brother’s wedding. In 2013, he decided to attempt the journey again – this time to the South Pole. He successfully completed the journey with the ‘Walking with the Wounded Project’ veterans.
Upon his marriage, HM The Queen conferred a Dukedom on Prince Henry of Wales, and his titles became Duke of Sussex, Earl of Dumbarton and Baron Kilkeel.
16. Prince Harry’s love for Nepal
Prince Harry counts the beautiful country of Nepal as one of his favorites and has visited many times, following in his mother Princess Diana’s footsteps.
His parent’s wedding ceremony was viewed by over 750 million people around the globe.
24. No royal title for his own son
Harry and Meghan decided against giving their son Archie a royal title at birth. This could have been foreshadowing of their decision to step down as senior royals in favor of a “normal” life.
Prince Harry is sixth in line to the British throne, but it’s unclear if he had to forgo his line in succession in order to successfully depart from his senior royal role.
26. Prince Harry needs the Queen’s permission
Under the Succession to the Crown Act, Harry was required to be granted permission from the monarch before proposing to Meghan Markle.
Harry met Meghan on a blind date arranged by a mutual friend.
32. Prince Harry was a jet-setter before he was a one year old.
His first overseas trip was to Italy with his parents in May 1985 when he was just eight months old.
While the future of this royal in terms of the British throne are unclear, it’s obvious he is following his heart and pursuing what feels best for himself and his family. For a man who was born into an overbearing spotlight and has suffered the loss of his mother in the public eye, it is Prince Harry’s turn to make an executive decision to live the life he wants. How he chooses to do so isn’t a matter of public opinion, just a matter of personal preference.
We, at Hollywood Insider, would like to wish continued success, happiness, and peace to Prince Harry, Meghan Markle and Archie along with the entire royal family. We are fans!
Raquel Kokkoros is currently a writer for Hollywood Insider. Enchanted by the illustriousness of cinema, Raquel is proud to contribute to a team that prioritizes quality journalism and respect for the entertainment business being utilized as a tool to better the world. Raquel believes in emphasizing elements of film and television that deserve an unbiased platform. Proud to provide an optimistic stage for the diverse offerings of Hollywood, Raquel enjoys writing from a fair, understanding, and truthful perspective - a philosophy that embodies the ethos of Hollywood Insider.
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Raquel Kokkoros is currently a writer for Hollywood Insider. Enchanted by the illustriousness of cinema, Raquel is proud to contribute to a team that prioritizes quality journalism and respect for the entertainment business being utilized as a tool to better the world. Raquel believes in emphasizing elements of film and television that deserve an unbiased platform. Proud to provide an optimistic stage for the diverse offerings of Hollywood, Raquel enjoys writing from a fair, understanding, and truthful perspective – a philosophy that embodies the ethos of Hollywood Insider.
