Nigel Blundell: (The royal biographer comments on Prince Harry) It’s about time Harry grew up and realised his responsibilities. He might be the “spare” not the “heir” but we must always remember that it’s not inconceivable that Harry could be king.
In November 2001, Harry took part in Eton College's famous Eton Wall Game, which is Britain's oldest and most violent school game. Harry came out unscathed.
In November 2004, Harry posed with a water buffalo he had shot during a holiday in Argentina. This enraged animal lovers. Harry returned to London early from his holiday after rumours of a plot to kidnap him.
In October 2004, teacher Sarah Forsyth accused Harry of cheating in his Eton Art Exam. Harry was later exonerated by examiners.
In January 2002, it was revealed Harry had been staging drinking and drug parties in his den at Highgrove.
Harry was born at St.Mary's Hospital, Paddington, in London.
Harry is reported to be expecting to deploy to Iraq in May 2007 as part of the 1st Mechanised Brigade of the 3rd (UK) Mechanised divison. But because of his Royal status, there is high concerns of his safety. As a result, he may be barred from serving with his regiment if they are deployed.
Harry attended all the same schools as his older brother, William.
If Harry was one day to become King and choose to use his birth name, Henry, then he would be King Henry IX.
Harry's godparents were his uncle the Duke of York, Lady Sarah Chatto, Lady Vestey, Mrs. William Bartholomew; the portrait painter, Mr. Bryan Organ; and Mr. Gerald Ward.
Harry is the great-great grandson of King George V and Queen Mary.
Harry is the great-great-great grandson of King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra.
In 2001, Harry was named one of People Magazine's "25 Most Intriguing People."
Harry has a wax sculpture of himself at the world famous Madame Tussaud's in London.
Often joins is father, Prince Charles, and his brother, Prince William in Switzerland for holiday ski vacations in the winter.
His grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, gave him his own unique coat of arms for his 18th birthday.
In Janurary 2002, Harry admitted to smoking cannabis but sought rehabilitation afterwards and has insisted he hasn't used any illegal drugs since then.
Harry was christened on December 21, 1984 in St. George's Chapel, Windsor by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Robert Runcie.
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