Prince Harry May Have To Make A Seriously Drastic Measure

Prince Harry may have to give up his royal title if he becomes a US citizen. The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has a policy called 'Renunciation of Title or Order of Nobility' that may require the Duke of Sussex to no longer be referred to as such. The applicant must publicly renounce the title, and USCIS must record the renunciation as part of the proceedings. The USCIS warns that not renouncing a position title could indicate a lack of attachment to the US Constitution. During a 'Good Morning America' interview on Friday, Harry, 39, admitted to obtaining American citizenship. It is still being determined whether Harry is aware of the USCIS requirements regarding his title, and his representative declined to comment when asked by Page Six. However, Harry appeared hesitant to move forward with the citizenship but did not explain why and blamed it on his busy schedule. He also stated that he still needs to feel American, saying, 'I don't know how I feel.' Celebrity attorney James L. Leonard Jr. exclusively tells Page Six that Prince Harry's case presents a unique legal issue for the American court system. Leonard, who has worked on high-profile immigration cases, explains that while other political figures may be in similar positions, Harry's hereditary, lifetime title makes his case particularly unique. The court system may be dealing with this issue for the first time. The speaker, who is 50 years old, cannot recall any other royal applying to become a United States citizen. This unique scenario will raise many interesting issues that are not black and white. Leonard notes that the USCIS offers waivers for certain exceptions to the 'Oath of Allegiance.' However, the current waivers are primarily for religious or medical reasons. The trial attorney represented Joe Giudice in his immigration case, resulting in his deportation to Italy. He recognizes from firsthand experience that the US immigration legal system is inflexible. Giudice was a lawful permanent resident but never applied for citizenship, fitting into a specific category. Leonard concludes that obtaining American citizenship may not be advantageous for Harry, as his category does not allow for deviation, waiver, or consideration. Attorney Alphonse Provinziano, who practices international law, explains the one exception that could be made for Harry, citing an example from the past. The Los Angeles-based lawyer tells Page Six exclusively that the only exception for Prince Harry would be if he were granted honorary citizenship. The lawyer adds that if he were to obtain US citizenship, he would no longer be fifth in line for the throne, which would cause a significant constitutional crisis in Britain, similar to the abdication of his great uncle, Edward VIII. Provinziano suggests that Harry could live in the US as an authorized foreign national without renouncing his titles. Queen Elizabeth II gifted Harry and Markle their Royal Sussex titles on their wedding day in 2018. Although they were never formally stripped of them after 'Megxit,' the late Monarch asked the couple to refrain from using the titles for their brands. The Sussexes followed those wishes until they recently launched Sussex.com to promote their philanthropic work, which received backlash. Additionally, they chose Sussex as the official last name for their children, Archie (4) and Lilibet (2).