About H.R.H. Prince Henry "Harry" of Wales

Prince Harry is the younger son of The Prince of Wales and Diana, Princess of Wales. He was born at 4.20pm on 15th September, 1984 at St Mary's Hospital, Paddington, in central London. He weighed 6lb 14oz. On 21st December 1984, Prince Henry Charles Albert David was christened by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Robert Runcie, in St George's Chapel, Windsor. After attending Mrs Mynors School, Prince Harry became a pupil at Wetherby School in London, from September 1987. In September 1992, Harry joined his older brother William at Ludgrove School in Berkshire where he stayed for five years. He then attended Eton College from September 1998 where he took his GCSE's and A Levels. After completing his A Levels, Prince Harry took a gap year during which he visited Australia, Argentina and Africa, where he made a documentary about the plight of orphans in Lesotho. Prince Harry entered the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in May 2005. He successfully completed a 44-week training course as an Officer Cadet, before being commissioned in April 2006 as a Second Lieutenant in the Household Cavalry (Blues and Royals). During this period, Prince Harry co-founded the charity Sentebale with Prince Seeiso of Lesotho in memory of their mothers (Sentebale means 'Forget me not') to support orphans and vulnerable children in Lesotho. In February 2008, Prince Harry completed more than two months service with the British Army in Helmand province, Afghanistan, as a 'Forward Air Controller' for NATO forces. On 13th April 2008, Prince Harry was promoted from Second Lieutenant to Lieutenant. In January 2009, he began a two-and-a-half year training course to become a fully operational, full-time Army Air Corps helicopter pilot. He remains an officer in the Household Cavalry during the training period. Prince Harry's principal residences are at Clarence House in London and Highgrove in Gloucestershire. A new Household Office was set up at St James's Palace, London, for Prince Harry and for his brother, Prince William, in January 2009 to reflect their growing public lives. The Prince is currently Patron of six organisations (including Sentebale) and he holds two honorary military appointments (in the Royal Navy and the Royal Air Force). The Prince focuses much of his charitable activity around the Princes' Charities Forum, a grouping of organisations with which he and his brother have close links and which assists in promoting ideas and joint initiatives to the benefit of all the members. Source/Read More: PrinceOfWales.gov.uk

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Harry's Full Name? Henry Charles Albert David. As a Prince, he does not need a surname (Mountbatten-Windsor); however, Harry often uses "Wales" in place of a surname when one is needed. When and where was Harry born? Harry was born 15 September 1984 (current age: 27) at 4:20pm at St Mary's Hospital, Paddington in central London. He was christened by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr. Robert Runcie, on 21 December 1984 in St George's Chapel, Windsor. Who are his parents? Harry is the younger son of Charles, Prince of Wales, and his first wife, the late Diana, Princess of Wales. Siblings? Harry has one brother: Prince William, Duke of Cambridge (b. 21 June 1982; age 29). William married Catherine Middleton on 29 April 2011, making her his sister-in-law. Through his father's second marriage to Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall on 9 April 2005, he has a stepbrother named Tom Parker Bowles (b. 18 December 1974; age 37) and a stepsister named Laura Lopes (neé Parker Bowles; b. 1 January 1978; age 34). Tom married Sara Buys on 10 September 2005, making her Harry's stepsister-in-law. Together, they have two children: Lola Rosalind (b. 2007) and Freddy (b. 2010), who are Harry's stepniece and stepnephew. Laura married Harry Lopes on 6 May 2006, making him Harry's stepbrother-in-law. Together, they have three children: Eliza Lopes (b. 2008), Gus Lopes (b. 2009), and Louis Lopes (b. 2009), who are Harry's stepniece and stepnephews. Hair and Eye Colour? Harry has red hair and blue eyes. How tall is Harry? Harry is about 6' 1½" (1.87 m) tall. Title and Place in the Line of Succession His Royal Highness Prince Henry of Wales since his birth in 1984. Harry is currently third in line to the throne, behind his father and older brother. Should his father succeed to the throne, he will be known as His Royal Highness The Prince Henry. He will also probably receive a Dukedom or Earldom should he get married. And should his brother William have children, grandchildren, etc., they will all be ahead of Harry in the line of succession. Education? Harry attended Mrs. Jane Mynors's nursery school in West London, Wetherby School, and later to Ludgrove School in Berkshire. From 1998 to 2003, he attended Eton College, located in Berkshire. On 8 May 2005, the Prince entered the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst. There, he was known as Officer Cadet Wales. What is Harry's current military rank? 13 April 2006 – 13 April 2008: Cornet (Second Lieutenant), The Blues and Royals 13 April 2008 – 16 April 2011: Lieutenant, The Blues and Royals 16 April 2011 – present: Captain, The Blues and Royals attached to Army Air Corps Honours and Appointments? 6 February 2002: Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal 8 August 2006 – : Commodore-in-Chief, Small Ships and Diving 5 May 2008: Operational Service Medal for Afghanistan 3 October 2008 – : Honorary Air Commandant of RAF Honington 10 November 2009 – : Canadian Ranger What charities is Harry currently involved with? Prince Harry is currently parton of: WellChild Sentebale Dolen Cymru MapAction

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Charities

· Centrepoint- National youth homelessness charity, providing housing and support to homeless young people in London and working across the U.K. to prevent social exclusion. · Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Fund- Fund honoring the memory of the late Diana, Princess of Wales. · Dolen Cymru- Organization that promotes friendship and understanding between the people of Wales and the people of Lesotho. · MapAction- A non-governmental organisation that specialises in providing mapping for disaster areas. MapAction is a registered UK Charity. Prince Harry is its Royal Patron. · Sentebale- A charity supporting orphans and vulnerable children in Lesotho, founded by Prince Harry of Wales and Prince Seeiso of Lesotho. · WellChild- Helping sick children and their families across the UK.

Official Sites

· Prince of Wales Site- From the official site of Charles, Prince of Wales. Features Prince Harry photographs, news, information on his military service, and a biographical profile of Harry.

Profiles

· BBC News- Profile of Prince Harry, the youngest son of Prince Charles and Princess Diana. Includes news, photos, and links. · Hello! Magazine- Profile and photographs for Prince Harry, the second son of Prince Charles and Princess Diana. · People Magazine- Find the latest news and photographs of Prince Harry, as well as a biography. Includes reports on Harry's love life and his 2008 tour of duty in Afghanistan. · Wikipedia- Hyperlinked profile of Britain's Prince Harry, the second son of Prince Charles and Princess Diana.

Royalty Sites

· British Royal Wedding · Royal Gossip