Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, is a member of the British royal family. Born on 15 September 1984, he is the younger son of King Charles III and Diana, Princess of Wales. This timeline highlights significant events and milestones in Prince Harry's life from his birth to the present day.
Main Milestones
Birth
15 September 1984
Prince Harry was born in the Lindo Wing of St Mary's Hospital in Paddington, London, as the second child of Charles, Prince of Wales (later King Charles III), and his first wife, Diana, Princess of Wales.
Christening
21 December 1984
Prince Harry was christened Henry Charles Albert David at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, by Robert Runcie, the then Archbishop of Canterbury.
First Overseas Tour
1985
Prince Harry accompanied his parents on his first overseas tour to Italy, marking the beginning of his involvement in official royal visits.
Visits to Canada
1991 and 1998
Prince Harry traveled with his family to Canada, further expanding his international experiences.
Entry into Sandhurst
May 2005
Prince Harry entered the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, where he was known as Officer Cadet Wales and joined Alamein Company, beginning his military career.
Commission as an Army Officer
April 2006
Prince Harry completed his officer training and was commissioned as a Cornet (second lieutenant) in the Blues and Royals, a regiment of the Household Cavalry in the British Army.
First Deployment to Afghanistan
2007-2008
Prince Harry was secretly deployed to Helmand Province in Afghanistan for 10 weeks as a forward air controller, coordinating airstrikes on Taliban positions. His tour ended early due to media reports revealing his presence.
Second Deployment to Afghanistan
2012-2013
Prince Harry retrained as an Apache pilot in the Army Air Corps and returned to Afghanistan for his second tour of duty, serving as a helicopter co-pilot and gunner.
Decision to Leave the Army
March 2015
It was confirmed that Prince Harry would leave the Armed Forces in June 2015, after a 10-year military career.
Secondment to the Australian Defence Force
April-May 2015
Prince Harry spent four weeks in Australia, training with various units of the Australian Defence Force, including the Special Air Service Regiment and the 2nd Commando Regiment.
Resignation from the Army
19 June 2015
Prince Harry resigned his short service commission, marking the end of his active military career.
Marriage to Meghan Markle
2018
Prince Harry married American actress Meghan Markle, becoming the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.
Stepping Back from Royal Duties
2020
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex announced that they would step back from their royal duties and later moved to the United States.
