The Untold Story of Prince Harry: 15 Surprising Facts You Didn't Know

Prince Harry's full name is Henry Charles Albert David, and he was born on September 15, 1984, in London, England.

Harry is the younger son of Prince Charles and Princess Diana and the grandson of Queen Elizabeth II.

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He was christened in St. George's Chapel at Windsor Castle by the Archbishop of Canterbury.

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Harry attended Eton College, a prestigious boarding school in Berkshire, England, .

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and went on to study geography at the University of St. Andrews in Scotland

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While in college, Harry was known for his love of partying and was often seen at nightclubs and bars.

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Harry joined the British Army in 2005 and served in Afghanistan for ten weeks in 2007-2008.

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In 2014, Harry founded the Invictus Games, a multi-sport event for wounded, injured, and sick service personnel.

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Harry is a keen polo player and has competed in numerous tournaments, including the Sentebale Polo Cup in 2018.

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Harry has a passion for Africa and has visited the continent many times, including a gap year in Lesotho, where he worked on a conservation project.

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Harry's engagement ring to Meghan Markle was made using diamonds from a brooch that belonged to Princess Diana.

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Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding in May 2018 was watched by over 29 million people worldwide.

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In January 2020, Harry and Meghan announced that they were stepping back from their duties as senior members of the British Royal Family.

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Harry and Meghan's decision to step back from their royal duties was reportedly influenced by the intense media scrutiny they faced.

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Harry and Meghan now reside in Montecito, California, with their son Archie and daughter Lilibet.

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In 2021, Harry and Meghan gave an explosive interview with Oprah Winfrey, in which they revealed

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the difficulties they faced as members of the Royal Family and the reasons for their decision to step back.

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