September 15th 2024.
Today, Prince Harry celebrates a milestone as he turns 40 years old. As a member of the royal family, he has lived a privileged and eventful life. From his rebellious teenage years to his time serving in the Army, and now as a husband and father, there have been many highs and lows. Let's take a look back at some of the key moments that shaped the Prince into the man he is today.
Born in 1984 at St Mary's Hospital, Prince Harry was welcomed into the world by his parents, Diana Princess of Wales and King Charles. He was baptized at St George's Chapel, where he would later go on to marry his wife Meghan Markle. Growing up, he was known as Harry, a nickname given to him by his family.
In 1989, the young Prince started school and pictures from his first day show him gazing up at his older brother, Prince William. Despite his later reputation as a rebel, Harry was described as a quiet child who was content in his own world. His mother, Diana, tried to give him and his brother as normal a life as possible, taking them on trips to theme parks and fast-food runs to McDonald's.
However, in 1997, tragedy struck when Diana died in a car crash in Paris. Harry was only 12 years old at the time, and the loss of his mother had a profound impact on him. One year after his parents' divorce, he faced the hardest time of his life. He later spoke about the pain he felt while walking behind her coffin in the funeral procession.
Following in his brother's footsteps, Harry attended Eton College in 1998. Although he wasn't considered academically strong, he excelled in sports and was made a cadet officer in the Combined Cadet Force. After deciding against university, he spent his gap year exploring the world, working on a cattle station in Australia and volunteering with orphaned children in Southern Africa.
In 2005, Harry joined the British Army and served for ten years, rising to the rank of Captain. He described his time in the Army as the happiest in his life, as he got to wear the same uniform and do the same training as his fellow servicemen. He continues to support his fellow servicemen and founded the Invictus Games in 2014 for sick and wounded military personnel.
Alongside his royal duties, Harry has also been involved in various charity work, including founding the Invictus Games. In 2015, he announced that he would be leaving the Armed Forces to focus on his charity work and other royal duties. As he turns 40 today, Prince Harry looks back on a life filled with both challenges and accomplishments, and we can't wait to see what the future holds for him. Happy birthday, Prince Harry!
Today is a special day for Prince Harry as he celebrates his 40th birthday. And what better way to kick off the festivities than with a "lads holiday" with his closest friends? While Meghan and their two children, Archie and Lilibet, stay back in California, Harry is ready to let loose and enjoy a well-deserved break.
Growing up as a member of one of the most famous families in the world, Harry has certainly lived an eventful life. From his rebellious teenage years to his time serving in the Army, and now as a husband and father in the US, there have been many ups and downs. Let's take a trip down memory lane and revisit some of the key moments in his life.
Harry was born on September 15, 1984, at St. Mary's Hospital in London. He was baptized a few months later at St. George's Chapel, where he would eventually marry Meghan 33 years later. As the second child of King Charles III and Diana, Princess of Wales, he was affectionately known by his family as "Harry," a nickname that stuck with him throughout his life.
In 1989, Harry captured the hearts of the nation with his adorable first-day-of-school pictures. Despite his later reputation for mischief, he was described as a quiet child who preferred to be in his own world. Unlike his older brother William, who was called "Basher," Harry was content with his own company. He attended prestigious schools such as Wetherby School and Ludgrove School before enrolling at Eton College.
While his mother, Princess Diana, tried to give her sons a sense of normalcy outside of the palace walls, her tragic death in 1997 when Harry was just 12 years old turned his world upside down. Despite the pain and grief, he walked behind her coffin in the funeral procession, trying to hold it together as he mourned the loss of his beloved mother.
Following in his brother's footsteps, Harry attended Eton College and was known to be a top athlete. He also had a rebellious side, often seen drinking and smoking in his late teenage years and early 20s. In 2008, he decided to take a gap year and traveled to Australia and Africa, where he worked with orphaned children.
Harry's rebellious reputation did not stop him from serving in the Army for ten years. He even rose to the rank of Captain and went on two tours of Afghanistan. During this time, he founded the Invictus Games, a multi-sport event for sick and wounded military personnel. Describing it as one of the happiest times of his life, Harry was proud to wear the same uniform and undergo the same training as his fellow servicemen.
Even as a working man, Harry continued his dedication to supporting his fellow service members. In 2014, he founded the Invictus Games, and in June 2015, he announced his departure from the Armed Forces. Since then, he has continued his philanthropic work and has been a devoted husband to Meghan and a loving father to their two children.
As we celebrate Prince Harry's 40th birthday, let's raise a glass to all the key moments that have shaped him into the man he is today. Cheers to you, Harry!
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