Prince Harry Duke of Sussex Timeline 1984-2022

Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex was born Henry Charles Albert David to Prince Charles and Lady Diana at the Lindo Wing of St Mary’s Hospital, London.

Harry was christened at St George’s Chapel, Windsor.

Prince Charles and Diana went on a tour of Italy and took Harry with them.

Harry attended Mrs Mynor’s Nursery school.

Wetherby Prep School, in Kensington, London was chosen for Harry to begin his primary education.

Charles and Diana went on a 4 day visit to Ontario, Canada. They took Harry and his brother William with them.

Harry’s maternal grandfather, Earl Spencer, died of a heart attack.

Harry attended Ludgrove School, Berkshire.

It was announced in the House of Commons that Prince Charles and Diana, were to separate.

The marriage of Prince Charles and Lady Diana, was formally dissolved it was agreed that they would share custody of their children.

Lady Diana Spencer, was killed in a car crash in Paris. Harry and his brother William were told the news at Balmoral Castle in Scotland.

Harry and his brother William walked in procession behind their mother’s coffin with Prince Philip, Prince Charles and Earl Spencer. After a service at Westminster Abbey she was buried on an island at the Althorpe family estate.

Harry enrolled at Eton College.

Harry and his brother William made a formal request to the media to allow them some privacy in their lives.

Harry left Eton. He gained 2 A-levels in Art and Geography.

Harry took a gap year from his studies which was spent in Australia working on a cattle station. Afterwards he worked with orphaned children in Lesotho.

Moved by the Boxing Day 2004 Tsunami, Harry and his brother William volunteered to help the British Red Cross organising supplies for countries affected.

Harry attended the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst.

Harry began a relationship with Chelsy Davy, daughter of burinessman Charles Davy.

Harry completed officer training and became a second lieutenant in the Blues and Royals.

Harry was told that he would not be able to serve with his unit in Iraq as he was a high risk target and threats had been made against him by various groups which could endanger the lives of his regiment and himself. Harry was unhappy with the decision but had to agree.

Harry went to Canada to train with soldiers of the Canadian Forces.

Prince Harry was sent to Afghanistan. For his own and his regiment’s protection a blackout was imposed on media reporting of the fact.

Harry received the Operational Service Medal for Afghanistan.

Harry’s relationship with girlfriend Chelsy Davy ended.

Harry began training to fly military helicopters.

Harry completed his flying training.

Harry passed his Apache attack helicopter flying test.

Harry was promoted to Captain. He was known as Captain Wales.

Harry was best man when his brother William married Catherine Middleton at Westminster Abbey.

As part of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations, Harry made a tour of Belize, the Bahamas and Jamaica.

Harry began a relationship with Cressida Bonas, granddaughter of Earl Howe.

Prince Harry represented Queen Elizabeth II at the closing ceremony of the London Olympic Games.

The American celebrity Website TMZ published pictures of Harry naked in a hotel room with an unknown woman. He claimed that his privacy had been invaded by the media.

Harry began a four month tour of Afghanistan.

Prince Harry made a six day official visit to the United States.

Harry qualified as an Apache aircraft commander.

Harry made a tour of Australia.

The Invictus Games, a sporting event for injured servicemen and women, was launched by Prince Harry.

Harry and Cressida Bonas ended their relationship.

Harry visited Brazil and Chile.

Prince Harry attended WWI centenary commemorations in Folkestone and Belgium.

Harry opened the first Invictus games was held at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. 14 nations competed over four days.

The Field of Remembrance at Westminster Abbey was opened by Harry.

Harry made a visit to Lesotho.

Harry and other members of the royal family attended a service at St Paul’s Cathedral to mark the ending of British involvement in Afghanistan.

Harry was in Turkey with his father, Prince Charles to attend centenary commemorations of the Gallipoli Campaign.

Harry left the armed forces to take up more royal duties on behalf of the Queen.

Harry was made a Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order.

Harry went to Lesotho for the opening of the Mamohato Children’s Centre. He then made an official visit to South Africa.

Harry visited Nepal. At the end of his visit he helped Team Rubicon UK rebuild a school damaged in the earthquake of 2015.

Harry opened the second Invictus games in Orlando, USA with 15 nations competing.

Harry met American actress, Meghan Markle at a club in Toronto and they began dating.

Harry, William and Kate attended the centenary commemorations for the Battle of the Somme in France.

Harry took a HIV test to raise awareness of testing.

Harry made a two week tour of the Caribbean on behalf of the Queen.

It was officially announced that Harry was in a relationship with American actress Meghan Markle.

Harry opened the third Invictus games in Toronto, Canada. During the games he and Meghan Markle made their first public appearance together.

It was announced that Harry and Meghan had become engaged.

Harry was appointed President of Africa Parks, a conservation organisation in Africa.

Harry was appointed President of the Queen’s Commonwealth Trust.

Harry was appointed Lieutenant Commander of the Royal Navy, Major of the British Army and Squadron Leader of the Royal Airforce.

Prince Harry married Meghan Markle at St George’s Chapel Windsor. The Queen created Harry Duke of Sussex, Earl of Dumbarton and Baron Kilkeel.

Harry became a Personal Aide-de-Camp to the Queen.

Kensington Palace announced that Harry’s wife, Meghan, was pregnant and that their first baby would be born in the Spring. The announcement was made as the couple began a tour of Australia.

A son, Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor was born to Prince Harry and Meghan.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle began a tour of South Africa. They took baby Archie with them.

It was announced that Harry was suing The Sun and The Mirror newspapers over phone hacking.

Harry and Meghan announced that they would be stepping back from being senior royals. They will divide their time between the UK and the USA and will work to become financially independent. They will maintain their current patronages and will set up a new charitable foundation.

It was officially announced that Harry and Meghan would step back from Royal duties and would not receive public funding. They would no longer use their HRH titles and would nor would they represent the Queen. Harry and Meghan also stated that they would repay the £2.4 million public money used to refurbish Frogmore Cottage.

Harry and Meghan announced that their second child would be born in the summer.

It was announced that Prince Harry and Meghan will not be returning as working members of the UK Royal Family.

An interview given by Harry and Meghan with Oprah Winfrey, was broadcast in the United States. It was broadcast in the UK the following day. In the interview a number of claims were made against the Royal Family.

Harry’s grandfather, Prince Philip died at Windsor.

Harry attended the funeral of his grandfather, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh who was buried in St George’s Chapel, Windsor. His pregnant wife, Meghan remained in the United States having been advised not to travel.

Prince Harry made a statement criticising the BBC following publication of the Dyson Report which revealed that deceit had been used by Martin Bashir to obtain the famous interview with his mother Diana. He stated that his mother’s death was a direct result of the interview and slated the media for its continued use of fake news and deceitful practices to obtain interviews and statements.

A daughter, Lilibet (Lili) Diana was born to Meghan Markle and Prince Harry in California.

Harry and Meghan were in the UK to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. They attended the service of thanksgiving at Westminster Abbey.

Prince Harry and Meghan arrived in London to attend a number of charity events over the following week.

Prince Harry became fifth in line to the throne after his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, died at Balmoral Castle. His father became King Charles III and his brother William became heir to the throne.

Harry and Meghan attended the funeral services at Westminster and Windsor for Queen Elizabeth II.