Prince Harry, duke of Sussex

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Meghan Markle Podcast Loses in Charts to Her Biggest Critics • June 14, 2025, 9:37 PM ET (Newsweek)

Britain's Prince Harry explored changing surname to Spencer, says Guardian report • June 5, 2025, 10:20 AM ET (The Star)

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Prince Harry Name Change Would Hit King 'In the Gut' • June 3, 2025, 9:18 AM ET (Newsweek)

Prince Harry donates 'significant' sum to Nottingham charity • May 21, 2025, 9:07 AM ET (BBC)

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Also Known As	Prince Harry of Wales • Prince Henry Charles Albert David, Duke of Sussex, Earl of Dumbarton and Baron Kilkeel
Born	September 15, 1984 (age 40) • London • England
Founder	Invictus Games
Notable Family Members	spouse Meghan, duchess of Sussex • father Charles III • mother Diana, princess of Wales • brother William, prince of Wales

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