Prince Harry is embroiled in new “drugs cover-up” accusations due to the delayed release of his US visa records. Critics have informed RadarOnline.com that the timing of this delay appears to be intended to prevent embarrassment during King Charles’ prominent visit to Washington.
The Duke of Sussex, aged 41, relocated to California in 2020 after withdrawing from royal duties. He later revealed in his memoir Spare that he had previously used cocaine, cannabis, and magic mushrooms.
Campaigners, such as the Heritage Foundation, have been requesting access to his visa application through a freedom of information lawsuit against the US State Department.
In a recent court filing, officials acknowledged they missed a March deadline to release the documents and postponed the next update until at least June 12, after Charles, 77, concludes a sensitive state visit to the US.
This delay has sparked claims of an intentional effort to conceal potentially damaging information.
“There is a perception that this has all the hallmarks of a cover-up,” a source shared with us. “By delaying the release until after the state visit, it avoids raising difficult questions while King Charles is on the global stage.”
Another insider noted: “It raises the question of whether the system is bending to protect a high-profile individual during a politically sensitive moment.”
The legal case focuses on whether Harry disclosed his past drug use when applying for a US visa, which is a requirement that can affect eligibility under immigration rules.
“Under normal circumstances, admissions like those would trigger additional scrutiny,” a legal analyst commented. “That’s why there is such a strong public interest in understanding how this application was handled.”
Attorneys for the Heritage Foundation argue that transparency is crucial in this matter, particularly given the involvement of successive US presidential administrations under Joe Biden and Donald Trump.
US officials have denied any wrongdoing, asserting that the delays are administrative rather than political.
In an April 13 filing, the State Department indicated they are still processing an initial batch of documents related to the case, which will be released “as soon as possible.”
Officials pointed to the complexity of reviewing hundreds of records across multiple departments, including the Bureau of Consular Affairs and the Office of the Legal Adviser.
Nevertheless, the timing has attracted scrutiny due to its overlap with Charles’ diplomatic visit.
The monarch and his wife, Queen Camilla, 78, are expected to attend a state banquet hosted by President Trump at the White House, commemorating the 250th anniversary of American independence.
The trip has been described by observers as politically delicate, with tensions between Washington and London over issues such as foreign policy and defense cooperation following Trump’s conflict with Iran.
Sources suggested Harry’s visa issue could have overshadowed the visit if the documents had been released earlier.
“If details had emerged in the middle of the trip, it would have risked overshadowing everything,” one commentator remarked. “Delaying it keeps the focus on diplomacy rather than controversy.”
Court documents reveal the vast amount of material under review, identifying 307 records totaling 2,487 pages as potentially relevant.
Additional documents have been found across various offices, illustrating what officials describe as a complex and time-consuming process.
Harry is formally referred to in the civil action as Henry Charles Albert David, also known as the Duke of Sussex.
The legal battle has persisted for nearly three years, with campaigners contending that public figures should not be shielded from scrutiny.
The Trump administration previously dismissed claims that Harry received preferential treatment, stating his visa application adhered to all applicable rules and regulations.
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