Prince Harry Describes Himself as “Prince of England” During Podcast — And the Response Was Immediate
Prince Harry has found himself at the center of another royal debate after giving an unexpected answer when asked a simple question about his occupation during a new podcast appearance.
The Duke of Sussex appeared on Joe Marler Will See You Now, where a series of quick-fire questions led to one response that quickly caught the attention of royal watchers online.
Harry’s Answer Surprised Listeners
At the beginning of the interview, Joe Marler asked Harry several rapid-fire questions, including his full name, zodiac sign and occupation.
After a brief pause, Harry replied:
“Full-time dad, British Army veteran, Prince of England, Duke.”
The answer immediately sparked discussion across social media, particularly his decision to describe himself as “Prince of England.”
Why It Drew Attention
Although Prince Harry remains a prince by birth and still officially holds the title Duke of Sussex, he stepped back as a working member of the Royal Family in 2020 alongside Meghan Markle.
Since then, he has no longer carried out official duties on behalf of King Charles or the monarchy, instead focusing on charitable work, the Invictus Games and commercial projects in the United States.
Because of that, some commentators questioned whether “Prince of England” accurately described his current role, while others viewed the remark as simply acknowledging his birth title.
Mixed Reactions Online
The clip quickly generated divided reactions on social media.
Some critics argued that royal titles should not be described as an occupation after stepping away from official royal duties.
Others defended Harry’s response, noting that he first identified himself as a “full-time dad” and a British Army veteran before mentioning his royal status.
The discussion reflects the continuing public divide over Harry’s relationship with the Royal Family and how he presents himself following his departure from royal life.
Continuing a Busy UK Visit
The podcast was recorded during Harry’s recent visit to the United Kingdom, where he completed several charity engagements connected to the Invictus Games and organizations supporting children and military families.
His trip also included a private reunion with King Charles, Queen Camilla, Meghan Markle, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet at Highgrove House.
While no meeting took place with Prince William during the visit, Harry’s public appearances continued to generate widespread discussion—this time over just four words describing his occupation.
Sources
Express — Prince Harry’s unusual answer when asked what his occupation is
Joe Marler Will See You Now podcast episode