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- Meghan Markle to make sweet gesture as Harry set to have first birthday back in the UK (themirror.com)
Prince Harry is set to celebrate his 42nd birthday with a heartfelt touch from Meghan Markle, as he marks the occasion on Tuesday, September 15. This year’s birthday is notable as it will be his first in the United Kingdom since the couple’s move from California.
Since stepping back from royal duties, Harry has often spent his birthdays away from the UK. In 2020 and 2021, he celebrated in Montecito, California, where he and Meghan have their family home.
In 2022, his birthday coincided with the somber period surrounding Queen Elizabeth II’s state funeral. Last year, he marked the day again in Montecito after a brief solo trip to the UK and Ukraine.
In 2023, Harry was in Düsseldorf, Germany, attending the Invictus Games during his birthday.
Looking ahead to this milestone, former royal staffer Jack Stooks, who served at King Charles’ Highgrove House for two decades, shared insights about how Harry might commemorate the day. He anticipates a simple, family-oriented celebration, with Meghan likely preparing a special breakfast-perhaps complete with a candle-and a chocolate cake to mark the occasion.
According to Jack, Harry will probably keep the day low-key, opting not to share the celebration on social media, though Meghan may post a message in his honor. While Harry will be in the UK, details on his exact location or whether he will see King Charles remain unclear, especially since the King and Queen Camilla have no official engagements scheduled for that day.
As Prince Harry embraces this birthday on home soil once again, it appears the focus will be on intimate family moments and quiet reflection, with Meghan playing a thoughtful role in making the day special.