As it stands, Prince Harry is fifth in line to the British throne. It’s indicated right on the Royal Family website that he’s just behind his brother, Prince William, and William’s children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis. Following Harry in the royal pecking order are his own kids, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet. This means that yes, Harry could still wind up as king.
But let’s not hold our breath. For Harry to ascend to the throne, a rather grim series of events would need to unfold: both King Charles and Prince William would need to be out of the picture, and none of his nieces or nephews could step up due to death, incapacitation, or abdication. Clearly, we’re talking about a worst-case scenario that not even Harry would want to entertain.
Alternatively, Harry could also be king regent, but this can only happen if his father and brother become “permanently incapacitated” while all three of his nieces and nephews are still underage. “That’s the law,” constitutional expert Professor Robert Hazell explained to The Guardian. “Legally the Regency Acts are quite clear. And if for any reason either the palace or government didn’t want Harry to be regent, they would need to legislate.” However, there’s a catch: Harry would need to ditch America and stay domiciled in the U.K. to be eligible. If he wanted to wear the crown, even temporarily, he’d need to return to British soil — the very place he ran away from.
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