Prince William Hails Brother Harry On 40th Birthday

Britain’s Prince William wished his estranged younger brother Harry a happy birthday on Sunday, as the younger son of King Charles III turned 40.

Harry’s relationship with his family has deteriorated since he and wife Meghan Markle left the royal family and relocated to California in 2020.

William and Harry used to be close, a closeness formed following the death of their mother, Princess Diana, in 1997. However, according to British media reports, they have not communicated in two years.

“Wishing a Happy 40th Birthday to The Duke of Sussex!”, read a post on William and wife Catherine’s official X account, referring to Harry’s royal title.

It shared an earlier message on the royal family’s X account which read: “Wishing The Duke of Sussex a very happy 40th birthday today!”.

That post was accompanied by a photo of a smiling Harry and an emoji of a birthday cake.

UK media said the post from the royal family account marked the first public birthday message for Harry since 2021.

Harry, who has two young children, said on Friday that he was “excited about 40”, despite his strained family ties.

“I was anxious about 30, I’m excited about 40,” he told the BBC in a statement, adding that becoming a father had given him a “fresh perspective on life”.

“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,” he added.

William and Harry were photographed together at the late Queen Elizabeth II’s burial in September 2022, but have kept their distance at other ceremonies, including their father’s coronation in May of last year.

Harry’s memoirs “Spare,” released in January 2023, portrayed William as both his “beloved brother” and his “arch-nemesis.”

According to royal analysts, a reconciliation is unlikely.

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