Prince Harry has something to say.
The polarizing demi-king will turn 40 on Sept. 15, perhaps the most important birthday in a person’s life.
How is he feeling a few days ahead of this milestone?
“I was worried about turning 30, I’m excited about turning 40,” Harry said in a simple statement to the BBC late Thursday night.
The Duke of Sussex reportedly plans to celebrate the occasion with his family in California this Sunday, followed by a trip with his close friends.
It is not clear where they will go.
“No matter what my age, my mission is to continue to do good and put good into the world,” Harry said in a statement released by his spokesperson.
Harry, whose children reportedly do not know their lineage, also focused on five-year-old Archie and three-year-old Lilibet while speaking to the BBC.
“Becoming a father to two incredibly kind and funny kids has given me a new perspective on life and focus in everything I do,” Harry insisted.
“Becoming a father is one of life’s greatest joys and has made me even more motivated and committed to making this world a better place.”
Prince Harry turned 30 in 2014, a year after he returned from his second tour with the British Army in Afghanistan.
A lot has changed in his life since then.
Harry then met and married Markle.
they have two children.
They decided to move to the United States and resign from most of their royal duties in early 2020, causing considerable controversy and even sparking a feud with Harry’s relatives in the process.
What’s next? A documentary about Harry’s passion for the sport of polo will air on Netflix in December.
On September 9, the streaming service shared some stills from the series on Twitter, telling followers the release would follow “elite global players” and offer “an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at the fast-paced world of sports.”
Sounds interesting.
In the end, Harry only wants what’s best for his family — especially after his mother, Princess Diana, was killed after her car was chased down the highway by paparazzi.
“He wants them to live as normal a life as possible without fear of abduction or harm,” a friend previously told People magazine. “As a father and husband, Harry is determined to make sure history doesn’t repeat itself.”