On September 15, Prince Harry, the youngest son of British King Charles III, turned 40 years old. He planned an elaborate celebration without his wife, Meghan Markle. According to sources close to the former royal couple, Harry will spend a quiet evening with Meghan and their children—5-year-old Archie and 3-year-old Lilibet—at their luxurious $11 million estate in Montecito.
Following this, the Duke of Sussex will head out for a “bachelor” weekend getaway with his closest friends, though the location remains under wraps. During this time, the former American actress will stay with the children in California. “Harry will enjoy a weekend break with a few of his closest friends,” an insider revealed.
In 2012, the red-haired prince made headlines after throwing a party with friends in Las Vegas, which is still the subject of legend. Photos of a naked Harry embracing a scantily clad woman leaked to the press, sparking a huge scandal and embarrassment for the royal family. Concerns were also raised about how well a royal representative was protected during his revelry in Sin City.
At that time, Harry had a reputation as a womanizer and party animal. He threw one of his parties in a well-guarded VIP bungalow at a Nevada resort. His 30th birthday celebration also featured a lively gathering in the UK with friends, his older brother Prince William, and his wife Kate Middleton. However, this time, the royal family’s security ensured that details and images stayed out of the public eye.
Currently, Harry has strained relations with his brother and other British relatives following his stepping down from royal duties, moving to the U.S., and the release of his memoir, “Spare.” Friends of the prince have stated that he is becoming increasingly dissatisfied with his life in voluntary exile. “He has a small circle of friends who receive strange messages from him. He’s acting like a sulking boy. Everything hasn’t turned out as he hoped.”
Those close to Harry assert that he enjoys solo trips back home, while Meghan Markle prefers to avoid entering the UK. Ahead of his milestone birthday, the Duke of Sussex made a brief statement to People, sharing that Archie and Lilibet are the best gifts he could ask for. “The best gift I’ve ever received is undoubtedly my children. I love watching them grow every single day, and I love being their dad,” the wayward prince stated.
An insider noted that Harry is “focused on enjoying life with his family after years of self-reflection.” He is currently engaged in projects with the couple’s charitable foundation, Archewell, as well as an upcoming Netflix documentary titled “Polo,” set to be released in December.
