Tue Mar 18 22:54:26 UTC 2025: ## Redacted Documents Released in Prince Harry’s Visa Case: No Evidence of Special Treatment Found

**Washington, D.C.** – The U.S. government released heavily redacted documents Tuesday related to Prince Harry’s 2020 visa application, dismissing claims of preferential treatment. The release follows a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request by the conservative Heritage Foundation, which sought to determine if the Duke of Sussex disclosed past drug use, as detailed in his memoir “Spare,” on his application.

While over 80 pages of court filings and transcripts were released, large portions were blacked out, citing the need to protect Prince Harry’s privacy. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), part of the Department of Homeland Security, stated that the Heritage Foundation failed to demonstrate that public interest outweighed Harry’s right to privacy. An official, Jarrod Panter, wrote that speculation of preferential treatment did not constitute evidence of government misconduct.

The Heritage Foundation’s FOIA request stemmed from concerns about transparency and potential favoritism. Prince Harry’s memoir revealed past use of cocaine and marijuana, prompting questions about whether this information was included in his visa application.

Neither representatives for Prince Harry nor the Heritage Foundation have yet commented on the release of the redacted documents. The prince and his wife, Meghan Markle, relocated to the United States in 2020 after stepping back from their royal duties in Britain.

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