According to sources close to Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex did disclose his drug history to US authorities when he applied for his visa. Harry had recently revealed in his memoir that he had

used recreational drugs like cannabis and cocaine, which raised questions about how he was allowed to enter the United States in the first place. The admission led to a conservative think tank using Freedom of Information laws to find out who had allowed the Duke into the country.

However, the sources claim that Harry was truthful on his visa application and did disclose his past drug use. In his memoir, Harry had also admitted to using psychedelic drugs like ayahuasca, which under US law, an admission of drug use usually results in a person being denied entry to the States.

The issue of immigration is expected to become one of the main focuses of the 2024 presidential election, with Republicans attacking President Joe Biden for his lax border controls. Harry's friendships with prominent Democratic Party figures like former president Barack Obama and major Democratic donors like Oprah Winfrey and Tyler Perry have also raised concerns that he could become an unwitting pawn in a highly political game.

The Heritage Foundation, a leading American think-tank, has filed a Freedom of Information (FoI) request seeking to determine how Prince Harry was allowed to enter the United States after openly admitting using a variety of substances in the past, including marijuana, cocaine, and magic mushrooms. The FoI request is in the public interest, according to Mike Howell, director of the Heritage Foundation's Oversight Project, who argues that American taxpayers should be able to understand whether Harry declared his drug use. US immigration law has harsh penalties for lying to immigration officials, including deportation and being barred from applying for citizenship.

Anyone applying for a visa to live and work in America has to answer 'yes' or 'no' to the question: 'Are you or have you ever been a drug abuser or addict?' Harry's admission of past drug use could potentially lead to his visa being revoked. US immigration authorities have until April 12 to respond to the FoI request.

Harry's admission of drug use has generated a lot of interest and concern, given his position as a member of the British royal family and his high-profile public appearances as a mental health advocate. Some have criticized him for setting a bad example, while others have praised his honesty and openness about his struggles with mental health and addiction.

Regardless of the outcome of the FoI request, Harry's admission of drug use is likely to continue to generate controversy and debate. It raises questions about the role of public figures in promoting healthy behaviors and the responsibility of individuals to be truthful about their past actions when applying for visas and other forms of official documentation. Photo by DoD News, Wikimedia commons.