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The real reason Prince Harry may be on a ‘golden ticket’ diplomatic visa in the U.S. and why getting a green card could be a financial ‘dagger to the heart’ for the Royal family
The real reason Prince Harry may be on a ‘golden ticket’ diplomatic visa in the U.S. and why getting a green card could be a financial ‘dagger to the heart’ for the Royal family
The Royal Family may want Prince Harry to remain on a diplomatic visa indefinitely so it does not have to reveal aspects of its finances to the U.S. Government.
the Duke of Sussex was to become a U.S. citizen, or a permanent resident with a green card, it could be a financial ‘dagger in the heart’ for the royals, one tax expert told Dailymail.com.
It would mean the Duke having to report his entire worldwide income to America’s Internal Revenue Service, including details of any British bank accounts or trusts.
And documents relating to any joint finances involving the rest of the Royal Family would have to be disclosed.It comes amid growing speculation about the Duke’s immigration status in the U.S.
Immigration experts have suggested to Dailymail.com that he may be on an extremely rare A-1 Head of State visa.Meanwhile, a court case brought under the Freedom of Information Act, seeking to establish what visa the royal is on, appears to have stalled.
The case was brought by a Washington D.C.-based think tank, the Heritage Foundation, against the Department of Homeland Security,