Royal Family Surprises Prince Harry with Warm 40th Birthday Wishes

The British royal family surprised everyone by sending Prince Harry a birthday message for his 40th. Even with past tensions, the message was warm and friendly.

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Prince Harry turned 40 recently, and the British royal family made a big and surprising gesture. For the first time since 2021, they publicly wished him a happy birthday!

On social media, the royal family posted a sweet message. It said: “Wishing The Duke of Sussex a very happy 40th birthday today!” They included a happy photo of Harry and a birthday cake emoji.

Soon after, Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales, joined in. They added their own message: “Wishing a Happy 40th Birthday to The Duke of Sussex!” This was a nice surprise, given the family’s recent history.

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Harry has had a tricky relationship with his family. Since 2020, he and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, have lived in California. They stepped down from royal duties, which caused some family problems.

[Image: Harry’s relationship with his dad and brother has been strained since he and the “Suits” alum stepped down from the royal family in 2020. Retuers]

Harry’s book, ‘Spare,’ made things even harder. In it, Harry called Prince William his “arch-nemesis” and said William had even attacked him. Because of this, Harry and the royal family haven’t seen much of each other.

Earlier this year, Harry visited his dad, King Charles III, after the King’s cancer diagnosis. The visit was short, lasting just 45 minutes. Harry also came back to London for the 10th anniversary of his Invictus Games but didn’t see any other royals then either.

Even with these issues, the royal family’s birthday wishes were a pleasant surprise. It showed a moment of kindness and connection, despite their recent problems.

Harry is spending his 40th birthday with Meghan and their kids, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet. He’s also planning a trip with his close friends to celebrate.

[Image: "🎂 Wishing The Duke of Sussex a very happy 40th birthday today!" tweeted the royal family's official X account, managed by Charles' office at Buckingham Palace. AFP via Getty Images]

This week, Harry told the BBC he’s excited about turning 40. He felt “anxious” when he turned 30, but now he’s looking forward to it. “Whatever the age, my mission is to keep doing good in the world,” he said.

Harry also talked about how being a dad has changed him. He said, “Being a dad is one of life’s greatest joys and has made me more driven to make the world a better place.”

Harry’s 40th birthday was marked by a mix of personal celebration and unexpected family messages. The royal family’s warm wishes show there might still be hope for mending their relationship.