Prince Harry’s 40th birthday is approaching, and the celebration is planned in style!
Celebrating an important birthday is always special, but for Harry the occasion comes amid family tensions
Yet, this has been the trend for the past four years, ever since she left the royal family.
Still, September 15, 2024 is shaping up to be an important day for Harry, as his wife Meghan Markle is reportedly planning something big for the celebration.
Meghan Markle’s birthday plans for Prince Harry
Meghan Markle is taking charge of making sure Prince Harry’s 40th birthday is a day to remember.
The Duchess of Sussex is reportedly busy planning a ceremony that will blend intimacy and grandeur.
according to express, According to a British publication, Meghan is planning a private ceremony at her home in California, attended by a select few close friends and family.
Any talk of the couple heading back to London to celebrate was quickly squashed, as the couple is still far removed from Harry’s royal family.
However, it will still be a family affair. The outlet said Harry and Meghan will celebrate privately with their children – Prince Archie, five, and three-year-old Princess Lilibet – before party guests arrive later in the day.
And the guest list is so long!
Guest list: Oprah, Ellen, and maybe even the Beckhams!
For Harry’s 40th birthday, Megan has reportedly kept the guest list small but exclusive. Close friends and family are expected to attend, including some well-known names close to Harry and Megan.
These include neighbours and friends Oprah Winfrey, Gwyneth Paltrow, Ellen DeGeneres and pop stars Katy Perry and Ariana Grande, as well as Harry’s polo friend Nacho Figueras.
But according to rumours the guests also included David and Victoria Beckham, who have been long-time friends of the couple but have had a falling out of ways lately.
Yes, nowadays it is very difficult to find out whether Meghan and Victoria are friends or not.
A source told Express – that source apparently knows someone who has received an invitation! “All eyes will be on the Beckhams if they come – and how they get on with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, as there have been several stories of a huge rift between them!”
Harry’s legacy and brother William’s anger
Harry’s 40th birthday also draws attention to the legacy left for him by his late great-grandmother Queen Elizabeth.
She is his great-grandmother, not his grandmother, who died a few years ago.
Initial reports suggested that Harry’s inheritance would be substantial, although as the eldest son, William would inherit the bulk of the fortune, including substantial property and financial resources.
Regardless, Harry’s inheritance has added a new layer of resentment between the brothers. In other words, this is taking reconciliation too far.
According to reports, William is upset that his brother will receive this money even though he has given up royal duties.
“William is extremely disappointed that once again Harry is cashing out and taking millions of dollars to his Montecito home,” complained an insider. Closer Magazine.
In fact, if the source is to be believed, if it were up to William, his brother wouldn’t get a penny.
“William doesn’t think his brother is in a position to receive that kind of help,” the source elaborated. “And he’s also letting it be known that he thinks it’s a very bad situation.”
That’s possibly the best description of the whole family dynamic: a rotten situation.
The feud between the brothers seems far from being over or resolved, at least not yet.
Despite the objections and dynamics of the royal family, Harry’s important birthday is going to be a memorable event. We just hope there will be pictures!