Happy Birthday to Prince Harry! On Thursday, September 15, the Duke of Sussex officially turns 38 years old. However, unlike in previous years, no celebration has been taking place due to the passing of Harry's beloved grandmother - Queen Elizabeth II. Together with other Royal Family members and the whole country, Prince Harry is mourning the death of Her Majesty. While it still remains unknown whether the Prince would throw an intimate party following the Queen's funeral, let's take a trip down memory lane to visit his memorable moments over the years.
Prince Harry's evolution: From rebel Prince to dad of two
Baby Harry
Prince Charles and Princess Diana welcomed their second son, William, on September 15, 1984. They first appeared with Diana hugging her son with a smile on her face in front of the public outside the Lindo Wing of St Mary's Hospital in Paddington.
Harry plays the piano
When Prince Harry was only 1 month before his first birthday, he stayed in Kensington Palace with his mother and brother. They were seen sitting in front of the piano with curiosity on Harry’s face and Princess Diana smiling at him.
Family pose
The family of four paid a visit to a natural flower field at Highgrove, on July 14, 1986, in Tetbury, England. Prince William and Prince Harry were all smiles in their parents’ arms in matching outfits and all of them struck a happy pose to the camera.
A trip to Thorpe Park
On April 13, 1993, Princess of Wales, Diana, took their children to Thorpe Park Amusement Park to have fun. Their laughter and exciting faces were captured with Harry looking cute in a blue jacket while sitting on a boat.
Diana's funeral
The world had to face the sad news that Princess Diana passed away tragically. Her second son, Prince Harry, was 15 when he attended his mother's funeral service. He, with his brother, sadly stood in black seeing people take out Diana’s coffin.
Harry at a polo club
Prince Harry and Prince William were spotted taking part in a polo match at the Beaufort Club on June 22, 2002, in Tetbury, England. He shared matching clothes with his brother and had so much fun as a teenager.
Harry and his ex
The lovebirds watched a rugby game together between South Africa and England at the Investec Challenge International on November 22, 2008. The Prince and his then-girlfriend Chelsy Davy sat next to each other and laughed freely as they talked and enjoyed the match.
Harry attended his brother’s wedding
On April 29, 2011, the world all paid attention to Prince William's wedding ceremony with Catherine Middleton. His brother, Harry, followed and supported him as the best man with an amazing suit. He was accompanied by Kate’s sister, Pippa Middleton.
Harry with his pre-flight check
The Prince joined the British Army and served as Captain Wales in 2012. Before fulfilling his duty of 12 hours VHR shift in Camp Bastion southern Afghanistan, he checked everything carefully on the helicopter in an army outfit. Many of his pictures were taken during these pre-flight check moments.
Prince Harry with Team UK
On December 3, 2013, 12 members that had been through life-changing accidents and life skills training went on the South Pole Allied Challenge under the leadership of Prince Harry. They had to overcome harsh temperatures while pulling sledges to the south pole.
Harry at the Invictus Games
The 34-year-old royal member was seen checking and talking to the employees to prepare for an opening ceremony of the Invictus Games at Queen Elizabeth park. This event was organized on September 10, 2014, in order to honour wounded soldiers.
Harry helps renovate homes on BBC television
On September 23, 2015, Prince Harry, alongside his brother William, appeared on the BBC television DIY SOS series. He volunteered to help construct and remodel houses for former workers. Smiling brightly in blue-collar, Britain Princess was about to apply paving slabs when he was photographed.
Clearing wood for a farm site.
In March 2016, Prince Harry and Mark Laws of the United Kingdom removed wood for a solar farm site while assisting Team Rubicon UK with repairing work in Lapubesi, Nepal. Following his formal visit to the nation last month, Prince Harry joined Team Rubicon UK volunteers for Operation: Nirman.
Marriage to Meghan
On November 27, 2017, the Duke of Sussex, Harry, informed the public of his engagement with Meghan Markle at Kensington Palace, London. The couple has been together since November 2016 and officially tied the knot on May 19, 2018.
Feud with Prince William
Harry and William's tense relationship in recent years has been the highlight of the Royal Family. When Harry and his family return to the UK for the first time to attend the Platinum Jubilee, no interaction between the brothers was spotted, sparking rumors about their escalating feud.
Children's arrival
Harry and Meghan joyfully came out on May 8, 2019, with their first newborn, who is Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor. The couple hugged their son in their arms and had their photos taken just 2 days after his arrival of Archie. Two years later on June 4, 2021, their daughter, Lilibet Diana Mountbatten-Windsor was born.
Prince Phillip’s funeral
Prince Harry, walked with his brother Prince William, Prince Andrew, and Prince Charles behind the coffin of their grandpa, Prince Philip, during the funeral at Windsor Castle on April 17, 2021. Although he retired from royal responsibilities and relocated to Canada in March 2020, he still came to England to attend his grandfather's burial.
Queen's passing
Harry’s grandmother and also Queen Elizabeth II sadly passed away on September 8. When Her Majesty was in her last minutes, he and his wife were at their old home, Frogmore Cottage in Windsor. He did not make it fast enough to say goodbye to the Queen and is left with sadness. As The Queen's grandson, Prince Harry learnt a great deal of his royal etiquette from the late monarch.
Harry vs Bolt
One of the most memorable moments: Prince Harry races Usain Bolt at the Usain Bolt track in March 2012. Representing the Queen and British Royal Family, Prince Harry still looks happy and all smiles despite being no match for the Fastest Man Alive.