Prince Harry at 40: Duke of Sussex’s life in 40 pictures

A look back at Prince Harry’s life in pictures – as the Duke of Sussex turns 40.

Prince Harry arriving at a thanksgiving service at St Paul’s Cathedral in London in May. Pic: Reuters

Prince Harry has turned 40 – spending his birthday in his new California home, where he lives with his wife Meghan and his children Archie and Lilibet.

This is a look at his life – from newborn baby to cheeky toddler, from teenager to man.

Harry was born on 15 September 1984 at St Mary’s Hospital, London.

The Prince and Princess of Wales leave hospital in London with baby Harry in 1984. Pic: PA

As a young boy he was close to his mother Lady Diana and older brother William.

A young Harry on holiday in Majorca with his mother in 1987. Pic: AP
A photo of the two brothers that appeared in the personal album of their mother, Diana, Princess of Wales

His parents divorced in 1996 – and Harry’s life changed forever when Lady Diana died in a car crash in Paris in 1997.

Harry, then aged 12, and William walked behind her coffin as it proceeded through the streets from Kensington Palace to Westminster Abbey.

Harry later said no child “should be asked to do” what they did.

Princes Harry and William joined family members during the funeral procession for their mother Diana. Pic: AP
Prince William and Prince Harry during their mother’s funeral in September 1997. Pic: PA

After the death of Diana, Harry became even closer to William.

Harry said of William when he turned 21: “Ever since our mother died, obviously we were close, but he is the one person on this earth who I can actually really… we can talk about anything.”

Harry and William leaving church in Sandringham on Christmas Day in 2003. Pic: PA
Prince Harry with Prince William and his cousin Zara Tindall after his father’s wedding to Queen Camilla in 2005. Pic: PA

Source: https://news.sky.com/story/prince-harry-at-40-duke-of-sussexs-life-in-40-pictures-13213945

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