Prince Harry Family Tree: The Story Behind the Duke of Sussex

Prince Henry Charles Albert David (Harry), born 15 September 1984 at St Mary's Hospital, Paddington, London, is the Duke of Sussex — second son of King Charles III and the late Princess Diana; husband of Meghan, Duchess of Sussex. Stepped back from senior royal duties in 2020 ("Megxit"); now based in Montecito, California.

The Family's Roots: The British Royal Family (House of Windsor)

The Windsor royal family.

His Parents

Father: King Charles III (b. 14 November 1948) — King of the United Kingdom.

Mother: Diana, Princess of Wales (1961–1997) — died when Harry was 12.

His Brother

William, Prince of Wales (b. 21 June 1982) — heir apparent to the British throne; elder brother.

His Wife: Meghan Markle

Rachel Meghan Markle (b. 4 August 1981) — American actress (Suits 2011–2018). Married Harry on 19 May 2018 at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle.

Their Children

Prince Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor, born 6 May 2019, at Frimley Park, Surrey, UK.

Princess Lilibet Diana Mountbatten-Windsor, born 4 June 2021, in Santa Barbara, USA.

The Harry Family Tree at a Glance

Father: King Charles III (b. 14 November 1948).

Mother: Diana, Princess of Wales (1961–1997).

Brother: William, Prince of Wales (b. 21 June 1982).

Wife: Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex (b. 4 August 1981; m. 19 May 2018).

Children: Prince Archie (b. 6 May 2019); Princess Lilibet (b. 4 June 2021).

Stepmother: Queen Camilla (b. 17 July 1947).

Grandparents (paternal): Queen Elizabeth II (1926–2022); Prince Philip (1921–2021).

Grandparents (maternal): John Spencer, 8th Earl Spencer (1924–1992); Frances Shand Kydd (1936–2004).

Prince Harry:

  • Born 15 September 1984, Paddington, London
  • Ludgrove School and Eton College
  • Officer, Blues and Royals (2005–2015): 2 tours in Afghanistan (2007–08, 2012–13)
  • Captain rank; co-piloted Apache helicopter
  • Met Meghan: July 2016; engagement November 2017
  • Wedding: 19 May 2018, St George's Chapel, Windsor
  • Sussexit: 8 January 2020 announced; stepped back as senior royal 31 March 2020
  • Moved to Vancouver Island, then Montecito, California
  • Netflix deal (2020); Spotify deal (2020, ended 2023)
  • Memoir Spare (10 January 2023)
  • Founded Invictus Games (2014)

What the Harry Family Story Teaches Us

A King father. A Diana mother lost at 12. An elder brother who is the future king. An American actress wife. Two children born on two continents. A 20-year royal career that included Afghanistan service and ended in California.

For every family — large or small, famous or otherwise — the Harry story carries the same lesson. Some royal lives cross continents.

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