ENTERTAINMENT NEWS - From the moment he first appeared in Princess Diana’s arms outside a London hospital in 1984, Harry was a cheeky ginger-haired kid who playfully stuck his tongue out at photographers.
As he grew up, he made headlines for a controversial Nazi costume and later made a dramatic break from royal life, moving to Southern California with his American wife.
Throughout it all, Harry seemed to be rebelling against his role as “the spare” in the House of Windsor’s hierarchy. As the second son of King Charles III, he was a prince by birth, but never a direct heir.
Now, as Harry turns 40—the halfway mark for many—he stands at a crossroads, reflecting on the past while considering the possibilities for his future, reports AP.
For the last four years, Harry has been fixated on the past, raking in millions from his bestselling memoir, Spare, and a hit Netflix docu-series. However, Sally Bedell Smith, author of “Charles: The Passions and Paradoxes of an Improbable Life,” warns that the royal allure crucial to his image might be slipping away.
‘Excited for what’s ahead’
Ahead of his 40th birthday on Sunday, the Duke of Sussex shared his evolving perspective, saying, “I was anxious about 30, but I’m excited about 40.”
In a statement to the BBC, Prince Harry expressed his ongoing commitment: “Whatever the age, my mission is to continue showing up and doing good in the world.”
He plans to mark his milestone birthday with family in California, followed by a break with a close-knit group of friends. Prince Harry also emphasized the significance of his children, Archie, five, and Lilibet, three, in his life.
“Being a dad is one of life’s greatest joys. It has only made me more driven and more committed to making this world a better place.”
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