Sun Sep 15 12:54:33 UTC 2024: ## Royal Family Breaks Silence, Wishes Prince Harry a Happy 40th Birthday

**LONDON, UK** – Despite ongoing tensions, the Royal Family has acknowledged Prince Harry’s 40th birthday with a public message, breaking a two-year silence on the occasion. The official Royal Family account shared a photo of the Duke of Sussex with a cake emoji, accompanied by the caption “Wishing The Duke of Sussex a very happy 40th birthday today.”

Prince William and Kate Middleton also extended birthday greetings via their joint X account, wishing the Duke of Sussex “a Happy 40th Birthday!” However, it is unlikely that they will send a personal message, maintaining a two-year silence on private communication.

King Charles, currently on holiday in Scotland, may still acknowledge the milestone with a special mention, according to reports.

Despite the public greetings, relations remain strained between Prince Harry and his family following his departure from royal life in 2020. While Harry rushed to be with his father in February following King Charles’s cancer diagnosis, their reunion was short-lived, lasting only 45 minutes.

Prince Harry is celebrating his 40th birthday surrounded by loved ones at his California residence, joined by his wife Meghan, their son Archie, and daughter Lilibet. He is expected to host a get-together with close friends later.

In a statement to the BBC, Prince Harry expressed his enthusiasm for entering his 40s, saying: “I was anxious about 30, I’m excited about 40.” He attributed this newfound excitement to fatherhood, stating: “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.”

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