In a surprising twist, a U.S. court has mandated the public release of Prince Harry's immigration records by the end of Tuesday, stirring the pot in an already bubbling controversy. District Judge Carl Nichols issued the ruling in response to a freedom of information (FOI) request by the Heritage Foundation, a conservative think tank based in Washington D.C.

The Heritage Foundation is claiming that the Duke of Sussex may have concealed his past drug use—an accusation that could jeopardize his U.S. visa status. The center of this debate originates from revelations in Prince Harry's memoir, *Spare,* where he candidly recounts his experiences with substances like cocaine, marijuana, and psychedelic mushrooms.

In his memoir, published January 2023, the prince disclosed that he first experimented with cocaine at 17, describing it as an underwhelming experience that didn't particularly bring him happiness. Instead, he found that marijuana offered him some relief, a sentiment echoed in his statements about how drug use impacted his life. These admissions have raised flags among immigration officials, as U.S. visa applications explicitly inquire about any current or past drug use.

If found to have misled authorities about his past, the consequences could be dire; a false declaration can lead to a lifetime ban from the U.S. for any visa applicant. The Heritage Foundation argues that Prince Harry's situation is a classic case of potential visa fraud.

The Department of Homeland Security is now under pressure to comply with the court order and release the pertinent records, which could unveil critical details about how the prince obtained his visa following his relocation to the U.S. with Meghan Markle in 2020 after stepping down from royal duties. Intriguingly, the exact type of visa Prince Harry holds remains undisclosed to the public, while his wife, the Duchess of Sussex, is a U.S. citizen.

Amid all this drama, former President Donald Trump previously indicated he would not pursue deportation for Prince Harry, remarking to the New York Post, “I'll leave him alone... He’s got enough problems with his wife. She’s terrible.” Meghan Markle has not shied away from criticizing Trump in the past, deeming him a “misogynist,” which only adds more layers to their already complex relationship.

As the clock ticks down to the Tuesday deadline, all eyes are on the Homeland Security department. What secrets will the immigration files reveal? Stay tuned as this royal saga unfolds!