A much-loved royal is marking their 40th birthday this weekend! Yep, it’s none other than Prince Harry, whose life has been a rollercoaster full of unexpected twists and turns. He was once a very carefree prince, only to become one of the most talked-about royals for all the wrong reasons. Now, he lives a life constantly under the spotlight. To mark the Duke’s 40th birthday, let’s reflect on challenging his life so far!
A Duke in the Shadows?
We’ve all seen Prince Harry make bold decisions and face public scrutiny over the years. Not just that, he has actually carved out a new path far from the royal palaces. The Duke of Sussex now lives in Montecito, California, alongside Meghan Markle and their two kids, Archie and Lilibet. However, Harry’s life couldn’t be more different from his royal past!
Geographically speaking, Harry is far from the UK, where he was born and brought up. However, the emotional gap between him and his family feels even wider. His once strong bond with the British citizens has eroded, and there is little trust left on either side. Subsequently, many experts feel negative about his return to the royal fold.
“He is completely isolated. “I don’t see him coming back, not even with a minor role.” says royal expert Pauline Maclaran. Moreover, tensions within the royal family spiked when Harry and Meghan stepped away from their duties in 2020. Their controversial Oprah Winfrey interview deeply fractured the public’s view of the royal family.
During the interview, the Duchess of Sussex revealed hurtful conversations about their son’s skin colour. Prince William quickly denied these accusations, stating, “We are very much not a racist family.” Then came Harry’s memoir, Spare, which was the final nail in the coffin. He didn’t hold back, calling out his brother William.
Additionally, the Invictus Games founder described their relationship as one between “beloved brothers” and “arch-nemeses.” Unfortunately, the memoir only burned the bridges, prompting royal insiders to feel that reconciliation might never be possible. Despite this, Harry has remained busy, particularly with his charity work and public appearances.
However, with the US-based royals embracing royal titles, many question whether he and Meghan are leveraging it to stay in the limelight. As Harry celebrates his 40th, the question on everyone’s mind is whether he can ever make a royal comeback. Or that ship has already sailed? Stay tuned to Soap Opera Daily to catch the latest tea on Prince Harry.
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