Prince Harry

2024 - 9 - 15

Cheers and Cheers for Prince Harry: 40 and Fab!

40th Birthday - Family Drama - King Charles III - Meghan Markle - Philanthropy - Prince Harry - Royal Family - William

Happy 40th, Harry! Royal Family breaks silence to celebrate the Duke of Sussex while reflecting on a decade of ups and downs.

As Prince Harry reaches the monumental milestone of turning 40, the occasion is marked by both celebration and reflection. The Duke of Sussex is expected to spend his birthday privately, taking a moment to ponder a decade rife with change—from stepping back from royal duties to his high-profile move to the United States with wife Meghan Markle. Despite the familial strain, the royal family has made headlines by breaking their two-year silence with a warm social media post wishing him a happy birthday, stirring curiosity about the dynamics at play behind palace walls.

In what appears to be a conciliatory gesture, King Charles III and Prince William extended their thoughts to Harry, showcasing a flicker of familial connection amid the evident rifts. While this public acknowledgment is a welcome change, it raises eyebrows about whether it can pave the way for deeper reconciliations. Could this act of goodwill signal a fresh chapter for the Duke and the rest of the royals?

Amid the royal celebrations, Harry's relationships outside the family have come under scrutiny too. The blonde haired prince recently cut ties with a Hollywood buddy, reportedly after a slip of the tongue that brought discomfort. Perhaps the years of rift have left Harry feeling a tad inadequate, a sentiment echoed by royal biographer Ingrid Seward. One can't help but wonder if navigating life as a royal turned Hollywood persona comes with its own unique set of challenges—much like trying to mix a perfect pint of Guinness in a non-Irish pub!

As the Duke marks this year’s milestone birthday, it’s worth noting the royal family’s last public acknowledgment of him was back in 2021. But perhaps in the true spirit of the Irish tradition—what's meant to be will always find its way—Harry’s birthday may just open the gates to more communication and warmth from his royal kin. One thing is certain: whether it be royal or celebrity news, with Harry, there’s never a dull moment!

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Prince Harry at 40: Birthday celebrations but what awaits Duke of ... (BBC News)

If the Duke of Sussex uses his 40th birthday to reflect on the past decade, he'll have plenty to ponder. Prince Harry will celebrate privately on Sunday, ...

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Royal Family wish Prince Harry happy birthday in first public ... (Sky News)

It is the first time the Royal Family has shared a public message since last mentioning Harry in 2022 and the first for him since wishing him a happy ...

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Royal Family Message Wishing Prince Harry Happy 40th Birthday ... (Deadline)

Harry has not spoken to his brother William in two years, but saw his father Charles in February.

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Here's how royal family could snub Prince Harry on his 40th birthday ... (Hindustan Times)

After Meghan Markle was ignored by the royal family on her birthday last month, Prince Harry could face a blow as well, a royal commentator has claimed.

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Exclusive | Prince Harry to receive phone call from estranged royals ... (New York Post)

Prince Harry is set to receive a phone call from the royal family on his 40th birthday, palace sources tell The Post.

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Prince Harry's Cheekiest Photos as He Turns 40 (Newsweek)

Prince Harry's first photo sessions were taken at Kensington Palace where the then Prince Charles and Princess Diana lived prior to their separation in 1992.

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Britain's royal family wish Prince Harry happy 40th despite strained ties (CNN)

Britain's Royal family has publicly wished Prince Harry a happy birthday to mark his 40th, breaking two years of silence.

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Prince Harry cut ties with A-list Hollywood pal after he 'said too much' (Irish Mirror)

Dominic West, who plays King Charles III on the hit Netflix series The Crown, said that he used to be real-life friends with Prince Harry before an ...

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Prince Harry has always felt inadequate compared to William – there ... (The Irish Sun)

Editor-in-Chief of Majesty Magazine and Royal Biographer, Ingrid Seward, said that the late Princess Diana 'worried' about the Duke, 40, and 'wasn't sure which ...

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Royal family wish Prince Harry happy 40th despite strained ties (WCVB Boston)

Britain's royal family has publicly wished Prince Harry a happy birthday, their first such message since 2021.

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Prince Harry Receives Birthday Message From Royal Family on ... (Today.com)

Prince Harry turns 40 on Sept. 15, and he marked his milestone birthday with reflections on parenting and his philanthropic work.

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Prince Harry-Royal Family rift temporarily laid to rest with first public ... (Hindustan Times)

Despite snubbing Meghan Markle on her birthday last month, the royal family shared a public message on Sunday about Prince Harry's 40th birthday.

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Royal family shares birthday messages for Prince Harry's 40th (CBS News)

The British Royal Family, including Prince William and Princess Kate, shared brief messages online acknowledging Prince Harry's 40th birthday.

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King Charles III and Prince William wish Prince Harry a happy ... (USA TODAY)

King Charles III and Prince William are wishing Prince Harry a happy birthday as the British royal turns 40.

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Royal family makes surprising 11-word Instagram post on Prince ... (Miami Herald)

In a surprising move, the royal family took a few moments to publicly wish Prince Harry a happy 40th birthday on Instagram.

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Royal social media accounts wish Prince Harry happy 40th birthday (The Associated Press)

The Royal Family site shared an image of a beaming Harry with a birthday cake emoji and the caption “Wishing The Duke of Sussex a very happy 40th birthday ...

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Prince William Sends Prince Harry Rare Message on 40th Birthday ... (E! Online)

Prince William and King Charles III shared a rare 40th birthday tribute to Prince Harry amid years-long tensions between him and his Royal family.

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40 years of Prince Harry and moments that made family cringe (EVOKE)

Rules and regulations go hand in hand with the royal family but Prince Harry has never been one to stick to them.

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Prince Harry receives shock birthday message from Prince William ... (Irish Star)

Even amid a tense rift with his father King Charles and brother Prince William, the social media handle for Kensington Palace delivered a greeting to the Duke ...

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Prince Harry gets birthday message from estranged Royal family ... (Irish Star)

Prince Harry has been given a birthday message from his estranged Royal relatives on his 40th birthday, but it is not clear if his dad Prince Charles has ...

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'This not an olive branch': Netizens dub Royal Family's birthday post ... (Hindustan Times)

As Prince Harry celebrated his 40th birthday on Sunday, social media users accused the royal family of cropping Meghan Markle from the photo.

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Prince Harry's Moment With Spanish Queen Goes Viral (Newsweek)

The Duke of Sussex's meeting with Queen Letizia during a time of emotional turmoil has gone viral on TikTok.

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