Prince Harry gears up to celebrate his 40th birthday this weekend, and he is radiating positivity and anticipation for the decade ahead. The Duke of Sussex, who once felt anxious about turning 30, eagerly awaits this milestone. He will mark the occasion with family in California and a special getaway with close friends. Read on to find out more!
Harry on How He’s Shifting Gears & Looking to the Future
Prince Harry is celebrating his 40th birthday this weekend. Speaking about reaching this milestone, Harry said, “I was anxious about 30; I’m excited about 40.” In a statement to the BBC, he emphasised that regardless of age, he remains committed to positively impacting the world.
The Duke of Sussex will celebrate his birthday with his family in California on Sunday and later enjoy a getaway with some of his closest friends. The prince also highlighted the significance of his children in his life.
In a statement released by his spokesperson, the prince reflected on how becoming a father to two kind and funny children had provided him with a new outlook on life and sharpened his focus on his work. He expressed that fatherhood is one of life’s greatest joys.
Over the past decade, the Prince has experienced significant changes. He turned 30 in 2014, shortly after returning from his second tour with the British army in Afghanistan. He also started the Invictus Games when he turned 30. Moreover, just a few months before his big 30, he and Cressida Bonas broke up.
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Then, in 2016, Harry met Meghan and moved to California in 2020, leaving his royal duties behind. Lately, rumours have surfaced that he might be considering a permanent return to the UK as he is happy and settled in California. While he’d love to spend more time supporting his favourite charities in the UK, security issues are a big problem.
He’s still battling with the Home Office over police protection levels in the UK. However, he’ll definitely feel drawn back in the future. The Invictus Games will return to the UK in 2027, hosted by Birmingham. Dominic Reid, the outgoing chief executive of the Invictus Games Foundation, described it as Harry’s first child.”
He highlighted its immense importance and Harry’s complete commitment to it. He noted that it reflects deeply on Harry’s soldierly nature. He seems optimistic about the milestone as he stated, “Bring on the next decade.” We wish the Prince a happy 40th birthday and look forward to seeing what adventures lie ahead for him. For more updates on the royal family, stay tuned to Soap Opera Daily!