The Kensington Palace social media channel sent warm wishes to Prince Harry, living far away in California , despite his tense relations with King Charles and Prince William. The heartfelt message read: "Wishing a Happy 40th Birthday to The Duke of Sussex!."
The rift between Harry, his father, and his brother has deepened after Harry, along with his wife Meghan Markle, stepped back from Royal duties in 2020. Tensions were exacerbated by a controversial Netflix series and Harry's tell-all book 'Spare', which came out last year, reports the Mirror .
Harry's fallout with his sibling William has been evident, as noted by their lack of interaction at a family funeral they both attended last month. Allegedly, the brothers haven't spoken directly for over two years following the Queen's passing.
Reports suggest that Prince Harry and his father, Prince Charles, are not on speaking terms, with one long-standing issue exacerbating their estrangement. Insiders close to the Sussexes allege that Harry's attempts to discuss his security arrangements with his father are being ignored.
The Duke has been involved in a protracted dispute over his security when he visits the UK, having lost his police protection rights when he stepped down as a working Royal.
Despite losing subsequent court battles to have it reinstated for himself, his wife Meghan, and their two children, he is planning an appeal. PEOPLE magazine reports that Harry believes his father could assist in reinstating this, although a palace source has dismissed this as "wholly inaccurate."
A friend of Harry's told the magazine: "He gets 'unavailable right now'. His calls go unanswered. He has tried to reach out about the King's health, but those calls go unanswered too."
As Harry celebrates his 40th birthday, he declared: "Bring on the next decade", turning his back on a tumultuous period that shook the Royal Family. Speaking to the BBC ahead of his big day, Harry expressed excitement about his birthday and said that becoming a father has given him a renewed sense of purpose to make "this world a better place".
Harry and Meghan have experienced a tumultuous decade, culminating in their departure from Royal duties and relocation to the US for more independence both financially and personally. Now settled in Montecito, California, they're enjoying life with their kids Archie and Lilibet.
Speaking to the BBC, Harry expressed his positive outlook: "I was anxious about 30, I'm excited about 40. Becoming a father of two incredibly kind and funny kids has given me a fresh perspective on life, as well as sharpening my focus in all my work. Being a dad is one of life's greatest joys and has only made me more driven and more committed to making this world a better place. Bring on the next decade."
For his upcoming 40th birthday, Harry plans to celebrate with loved ones before taking off for some quality time with close friends.
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