Socialite Showcase: Prince Harry

Here on the Online Socialite blog I strive to showcase socialites who have achieved celebrity status.

In this post I plan to showcase an international celebrity who has become a socialite thru his personal charisma and captivating life. Prince Henry of Wales (commonly known as Prince Harry) is third in line to the British Throne and the younger son of The Prince of Wales and his first wife Diana, Princess of Wales. As a ‘royal celebrity’, Prince Harry is widely recognized for his role as a young prince and all aspects of his life attract a high degree of media attention. Having grown up in front of the eyes of the world, many people worldwide keep tabs on the different aspects of his life. His biography on the Prince of Wales website even lists his birth weight! (here) The world has consistently followed the life of Prince Harry and older brother Prince William - especially through the loss of their mother Princess Diana in 1997. Prince Harry has been called ”The People’s Prince”, as he shares many of the same charitable endeavors as his mother, who was referred to as “The People’s Princess”. Prince Harry's charity work includes working on issues important to his mother like the ones listed here, charities supported by his father which are listed here, and raising awareness for issues close to his own heart such as the needs of young orphans. Prince Harry's attractive features and good looks have turned him into an object of affection and eye candy for many Prince Harry fans around the world, while his personal life has become the object of much media scrutiny. “The People’s Prince” is a “paparazzi magnet” and can be found on celebrity websites such as Celebrity Gossip, Hello Magazine, A Socialite’s Life, and Star Pulse. Prince Harry doesn't seem to be afraid to be genuine despite the huge amount of personal attention and criticism that he is subjected to as a high profile person. Also, despite what AskMen.com calls a “mischievous, outgoing personality and party-boy reputation”, Prince Harry has managed to transform his public image by maintaining his focus on his royal duties and participating in the War on Terrorism. In the article How to Be a Socialite ( here) you will find that a socialite is someone with "Know How, Location, The Look, and Attitude". This combination of characteristics is definitely found in The Prince of The People, which is why I felt he was worthy of this post!

This is what I found on Prince Harry from the AskMen.com website:

Harry was born into one of the most famous families on the planet, and to one of the world's most admired mums. His full title is His Royal Highness Prince Henry of Wales, and while he largely spent his formative years in the shadow of his older brother, Prince William, Harry has asserted his individuality and carved out his own niche in the world. In 2006 he was appointed as a Commodore-in-Chief of the Royal Navy and joined the Blues and Royals regiment of the Household Cavalry of the British Army as Troop Commander Wales.

Harry has made several headlines in the past few years thanks to a series of controversies that include his admission to smoking marijuana (which could be considered noble in light of President Clinton's denial), his Nazi-inspired costume that he wore to a ball in January 2005, his inebriated altercations with the paparazzi, and his assertion that he'd leave the British Army if he were denied his right to go fight in Iraq.

This YouTube video of Prince Harry was made during his service in Afghanistan, which was a highly controversial issue.



This is how that situation unfolded in the headlines...

12/29/06 Prince Harry Off to Iraq
02/22/07 Prince Harry Off to War
05/17/07 Prince Harry Will Not Go to Iraq
02/28/08 Prince Harry On Afghan Front Lines
02/29/08 Publicity Ends Prince Harry's Military Tour in Afghanistan
02/29/08 Prince Harry Ordered Home from Afghanistan
02/29/08 Prince Harry Returns to UK from Afghanistan
03/03/08 Prince Harry to have 18-month break from fighting and boil-in-the-bag food
03/01/08 Prince Harry Not Happy After Return
03/02/08 Royal Warrior Prince Harry Sees off the Sneerers
03/02/08 Prince Harry Declares “I’m No Hero”
03/04/08 The Prince Harry Solution
03/10/08 Australian Magazine Apologizes to Prince Harry

Prince Harry has been the subject of rumors and controversy his whole life.

You can be sure anything Prince Harry does is going to be considered newsworthy. Lately, you can find articles on Prince Harry reading magazines (here), what’s going on at his ‘favorite bar’ (here), who he is spending Easter with (here), how he fell on a photographer (here), and how he was ‘dumped’ by on again off again girlfriend Chelsy Davy for “having TXT with another girl” (here). The latest Prince Harry buzz is that he plans to bike across Africa with brother Prince William for charity (article here), and he has been calling his on again girlfriend Chelsy Davy pet names such as ‘wifey’ (that article is here). Having the world watch his every move is something that Prince Harry has had happen his whole life.

Here is a video from YouTube from Prince Harry’s 21st Birthday:



In 2007, a magazine cover calling Prince Harry 'The Pin-Up Prince' had many Brits unhappy.

Prince Harry is such a high profile person that even the people who talk about him make the news! Just a few weeks ago ABCs Chris Cuomo caused a wave of criticism when he referred to The Peoples Prince as ‘expendable’ (article), and the journalist who leaked the info about Prince Harry being in Afghanistan (Matt Drudge) has been labeled as a “megalomaniac who endangered Prince Harry’s life” (that article is here). Prince Harry is earning new respect for his recent activities, while the media continues to go back and forth discussing ”how the American media saved Prince Harry” versus why the UK media agreed not to run the story. All in all, Prince Harry fans are still keeping tabs on his single or not status, making videos of Prince Harry on YouTube, and collecting pictures like the ones below:



You can read more about Prince Henry of Wales, The People’s Prince, at The Royal Family Website.

Plus you can also visit the Prince Henry of Wales Wikipedia Page here , the Prince Harry Profile on The Prince of Wales Website here or discuss Prince Harry and other members of Royal Families here.

You can also find ‘I Love Prince Harry’ T-shirts and more on Amazon:



We have as of yet to witness the future of the great Prince Harry, and I wish him the best in his journeys.

Whether it’s on the front lines in Afghanistan, or the front lines of a media frenzy, I hope to see great things from him real soon. Prince Harry has the potential to lead many to greatness through shining example. The world is listening to his words and watching his actions. We are all listening to his message of compassion and watching Prince Harry carry out the legacy of his mother Princess Diana, which is to be what he calls “fun-loving, generous, down-to-earth, (and) entirely genuine.”

About the Author: Julie Phineas is a work at home mom of 2 who lives in Southern California. You can find out more and view her photos by visiting her page on MySpace.