Prince Harry has declared that he is “excited about 40” ahead of his birthday celebrations in California this weekend. In a statement to the BBC, the Duke of Sussex said that his mission was to “continue showing up and doing good in the world,” regardless of age. He plans to mark the occasion with his family before embarking on a break with his closest friends. Prince Harry also described the importance of his children, Archie and Lilibet, saying that fatherhood had given him a fresh perspective on life and sharpened his focus in all his work.
The past decade has been a turbulent time for Prince Harry, marked by significant change. His thirties followed his second tour with the British army in Afghanistan, during which he suffered periods of lethargy and panic attacks. However, it was also the year in which he founded the Invictus Games, a response to the shock of seeing casualties in the war and a sense that the public were not fully aware of the reality of conflict. The fallout from his move to California has been acrimonious and public, with no signs of a reconciliation between himself and the royal family.
Prince Harry is fifth in line to the throne, but his life has changed significantly since he met his wife Meghan in 2016 and relocated to the US in 2020. Despite rumors that he was considering a permanent move back to the UK, this has been ruled out by those who know him, and there is no doubt that he is happy and settled in California. Nevertheless, he would like to spend more time in the UK working with the organizations he supports, although security remains a sticking point in any such move.
While his thirties have been eventful, Prince Harry remains committed to the causes he cares about. The Invictus Games remains a personal passion, with the next event scheduled to take place in Birmingham in 2027. As the Duke of Sussex prepares to celebrate his landmark birthday, he is looking forward to the next decade with optimism, declaring “Bring on the next decade.
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