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Prince Harry is the son of King Charles III and Diana, Princess of Wales. He is currently fifth in the line of succession for the British throne.

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King Frederik and Queen Mary waving from the balcony of Christiansborg Palace in Copenhagen

Across the world, kings and queens continue to reign

Despite transitions toward democracy in Denmark and elsewhere, royals rule worldwide. Some monarchs enjoy absolute rule.
PoliticsJanuary 15, 2024
Prince Harry arrives at the Royal Courts Of Justice, in London, UK on March 27, 2023

UK: Prince Harry partially wins phone-hacking lawsuit

The British royal sued the publisher of the Daily Mirror, Sunday Mirror and Sunday People over illegal data gathering.
Law and JusticeDecember 15, 2023
Brent Garlic of Team United States competes in the Mixed Team Wheelchair Rugby Gold Medal match

Invictus Games

The sporting event for soldiers with physical or psychological wounds is being held in Dusseldorf until September 16.
SportsSeptember 15, 2023
Prince Harry

Prince Harry attends Invictus Games in Düsseldorf

Prince Harry founded the games in 2014 as a sports competition for soldiers who've been injured in battle.
SportsSeptember 9, 2023
England | Geburtstagsparade «Trooping the Colour» in London

What is Trooping the Color?

Following a centuries-old tradition, King Charles III will mark his official birthday celebrations with a parade.
CultureJune 16, 2023
Harry arriving at the court

Prince Harry slams UK government and 'vile' press behavior

The son of King Charles III made a break with tradition to condemn close ties between the UK media and government.
MediaJune 6, 2023
FILE PHOTO: The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Harry and Meghan

Prince Harry, Meghan decry paparazzi car chase

Prince Harry and his wife Meghan's spokesperson said photographers chased the couple's car for more than two hours.
SocietyMay 17, 2023
A man wears a Union Jack beanie covered in different souvenir buttons of the coronation

What is planned for King Charles III's coronation?

Why choose May 6 for the King's coronation? Who will be performing? Will Prince Harry be there? And what's for lunch?
CultureMay 2, 2023
Prince Harry

Prince Harry to attend coronation while Meghan stays home

The announcement ends speculation over whether the prince would be invited to his father, King Charles III's coronation.
SocietyApril 12, 2023
Prince Harry arrives at the Royal Courts Of Justice, in London, Monday, March 27, 2023.

UK: Prince Harry makes surprise court appearance

Prince Harry appeared at London's high court for a hearing in a privacy claim against a major UK publisher.
Law and JusticeMarch 27, 2023
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Harry and Meghan

Prince Harry and Meghan’s daughter christened in US

The couple announced their daughter has been christened Princess Lilibet Diana in a private ceremony.
SocietyMarch 8, 2023
Prince Harry and Meghan stands behind King Charles III and Camilla, the Queen Consort at the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II

Prince Harry and Meghan told to vacate UK royal property

The couple was reportedly told they would have to give up their home in the UK on the royal family's Windsor estate.
SocietyMarch 1, 2023
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AfricaLink on Air — 10 January 2023

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PoliticsJanuary 10, 202330:00 min
A picture of Prince Harry next to a helicopter in southern Afghanistan in 2012

Taliban criticizes Prince Harry over killings in Afghanistan

The Taliban has condemned the British royal after he wrote about killing 25 people while serving in Afghanistan.
ConflictsJanuary 6, 2023
Someone holding the Spanish version of Prince Harry's memoirs.

From cocaine to Afghanistan killings: Prince Harry's 'Spare'

Days ahead of the launch of Prince Harry's memoir, "Spare," various revelations have emerged from the tell-all book.
LiteratureJanuary 6, 2023
Silke Wünsch

Opinion: 'Harry & Meghan': Let's not get carried away

Silke Wünsch
Beyond the royal family feud, the tabloid press is at the core of Meghan and Harry's problems, says DW's Silke Wünsch.
FilmDecember 15, 2022
Harry, Meghan and a dog smiling as they take a selfie.

'Harry & Meghan' decries UK's racism and media abuse

In the first episodes of the Netflix docuseries "Harry & Meghan," Prince Harry likens Meghan to his mom, Princess Diana.
FilmDecember 8, 2022
Netflix-Doku zu Harry und Meghan

Harry spills on 'dirty game' in Netflix doc trailer

In the trailer for the docuseries "Harry & Meghan," Prince Harry suggests there was "planting of stories" about Meghan.
FilmDecember 6, 2022
Late Queen Elizabeth II's grandchildren around her coffin; they have their heads lowered in mourning

UK: Queen Elizabeth's grandchildren hold vigil

Members of the public also filed by to pay respects to the late queen.
SocietySeptember 18, 2022
Queen Elizabeth II smiles as she watches from the balcony of Buckingham Palace after the Trooping the Color ceremony in London, Thursday, June 2, 2022, on the first of four days of celebrations to mark the Platinum Jubilee.

Platinum Jubilee: Queen misses church service and Derby

The queen will not attend the Epsom Derby after also missing a service of thanksgiving at St Paul's Cathedral on Friday.
SocietyJune 3, 2022
Queen Elizabeth II gesturing on the balcony of Buckingham Palace as Prince Charles and Prince William look on during the Diamond Jubilee celebrations in central London

Queen's Jubilee: No balcony appearance for princes

Princes Andrew and Harry, as well as Meghan, won't be on the palace balcony when the monarch is set to greet the public.
May 6, 2022
Princess Diana smiling into the camera on July 21, 1997, just weeks before her death.

Princess Diana statue unveiled in London

July 1 would have been Princess Diana's 60th birthday. Her sons William and Harry have unveiled a statue tribute to her.
CultureJuly 1, 2021
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle

Royal baby: What's behind Lilibet Diana's name?

Prince Harry and Meghan welcome their second child. The name of the royal baby is symbolically charged.
SocietyJune 7, 2021
Princess Diana holding baby Harry

Lilibet Diana and other royal babies

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have a new baby girl! Here are other royal babies who've also smiled for the camera.
CultureJune 7, 202111 images
Prince Harry & Meghan Markle

Meghan gives birth to baby girl called Lilibet

Meghan, Britain's Duchess of Sussex, has given birth to her second child, a baby girl.
PoliticsJune 6, 2021
Bilkombo | Oprah Winfrey und Prince Harry

Prince Harry and Oprah's mental health series

In their docu-series on mental health, Prince Harry tells Oprah how the royal family "bullied" him.
CultureMay 21, 2021
DW Podcast | Inside Europe

Inside Europe 11.03.2021

A facemask scandal rocks Germany's conservative political establishment — Is the British monarchy living on borrowed time following Harry and Meghan's Oprah interview? — France mulls legislation to restitute stolen assets to their countries of origin — Italy fights tax evasion using a lottery with a difference — The battle to save a feminist mural in Madrid — and more!
PoliticsMarch 11, 202154:59 min
Britain's Prince William and Kate, Duchess of Cambridge speak with teachers and mental health professionals during a visit to School21 in east London

Prince William denies UK royal family is racist

The royals are "very much not a racist family" said the British prince.
SocietyMarch 11, 2021
Harry and Meghan in an interview with Oprah Winfrey.

Top scandals involving British royals

Even before Meghan and Harry, there have been many scandals in the British royal family.
CultureMarch 10, 20219 images
Harry and Meghan pictured while being interviewed by Oprah Winfrey

Palace says royals take racism 'very seriously'

Buckingham Palace called remarks made by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex in an interview with Oprah Winfrey "concerning."
SocietyMarch 9, 2021
Several newspapers with pictures of Meghan

Harry and Meghan polarize media

Meghan and Harry's interview stirred much media comment on both sides of the Atlantic.
MediaMarch 9, 2021
Meghan und Harry geben Interview bei CBS

The royals and racism — before Meghan and Harry

Meghan is not the first person of color in the royal family. There have been others who have also wanted to escape.
CultureMarch 9, 2021
A combination of different newspaper headlines reporting on the interview

Meghan and Harry interview: The reactions

Reactions to the interview by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have ranged from "truly noble" to "self-serving nonsense."
SocietyMarch 8, 2021
Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex are interviewed by Oprah Winfrey

Harry, Meghan speak out about royal split

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have opened up about the British royal family in an interview with Oprah Winfrey.
CultureMarch 8, 2021
Prince Harry and Meghan

Harry says split from UK royal life was 'unbelievably tough'

Harry and Meghan invoked memories of Princess Diana, adding that said their situation in the UK was "un-survivable."
SocietyMarch 1, 2021
Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex visit Redwoods Tree Walk on October 31, 2018 in Rotorua, New Zealand

Harry, Meghan finalize split with royal family

Prince Harry and Meghan will no longer hold royal duties and honorary titles, Buckingham Palace has announced.
PoliticsFebruary 19, 2021
Prince Harry and his wife Meghan sit next to each other

Prince Harry and Meghan expecting second child

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are said to be overjoyed at the news of another baby.
SocietyFebruary 14, 2021
Prince Harry and his wife Meghan pictured in London in March 2020

Prince Harry and Meghan sign Netflix deal

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex left the UK to be "financially independent" and due to intrusion by the tabloid press.
ArtsSeptember 2, 2020
Harry, Meghan post last message as official royals

Harry, Meghan post last message as senior royals

Britain's Prince Harry and wife Meghan Markle said they are going to take a break from their royal Instagram account.
SocietyMarch 31, 2020
Harry and Meghan arrive in Westminster

Harry and Meghan to bow out of royal duties

Prince Harry and his wife Meghan are expected to make their final public appearance as senior UK royals.
SocietyMarch 9, 2020
The Queen, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle

Prince Harry and Meghan to lose royal titles

The couple are also set to return the 2.4 million pounds ($3.1 million) they received to make home improvements.
January 18, 2020
Inside Europe Teaser

Inside Europe 16.01.2020

A political shake-up in Russia – Power-sharing returns to Northern Ireland – Salvaging the Iran nuclear deal – Going for Gold at the Winter Youth Olympics – Erdogan’s “crazy project” - Harry and Megan’s legal battle - US climate scientists head to Europe – The abortion debate in Greece
PoliticsJanuary 17, 202054:59 min
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Inside Europe: Harry and Meghan's legal battle

Britain's Prince Harry and his wife Meghan are in the eye of a storm. Meghan, known as the Duchess of Sussex, has filed a lawsuit against the Mail on Sunday newspaper over "the unlawful publication of a private letter." London-based journalist and political commentator Patrick Christys explains how Meghan could face her father in a High Court showdown.
PoliticsJanuary 17, 202004:46 min
Kanada Toronto Invictus Games 2017 | Prinz Harry & Maurice Manuel, Dänemark

Düsseldorf to host 2022 Invictus Games

Düsseldorf is in line for a royal visit in 2022 as host of Prince Harry's Invictus Games.
SportsJanuary 15, 2020
Meghan the Duchess of Sussex and Prince Harry watch a flypast of Royal Air Force aircraft pass over Buckingham Palace in London

Queen Elizabeth backs Harry, Meghan

The couple's step back from senior royal duties — dubbed "Megxit" by some — will even come with a transition period.
SocietyJanuary 13, 2020
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle

Twitter reacts to Meghan and Harry's announcement

Meghan and Harry's surprise news has triggered a series of funny reactions on Twitter — as well a harsher comments.
CultureJanuary 9, 2020
UK Monarchie l Prinz Harry und Herzogin Meghan l Baby Sussex

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's love story

As Meghan and Harry announce that they'll be leaving their royal position, here's a look back at how they got together.
CultureJanuary 9, 202012 images
Britain's Prince Harry and his wife Meghan

UK's Harry and Meghan to give up senior royal roles

The pair also say they plan to spend more of their time in North America, and seek to become financially independent.
SocietyJanuary 8, 2020
Prince Harry

Harry in second lawsuit against UK newspapers

Prince Harry is suing the Sun and the Mirror over accusations they hacked his phone calls.
SocietyOctober 4, 2019
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex and Prince Harry, The Duke of Sussex leave Buckingham Palace

British royals sue tabloid for publishing letter

Prince Harry issued a strongly-worded statement denouncing the British tabloid press.
Law and JusticeOctober 1, 2019