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As Prince Harry turns 40, he is beginning to soften his stance on the rift that led to him quitting the royal family, according to reports.
The Duke of Sussex is understood to feel he has “said his piece” and now prefers a less combative approach, with it not known whether Buckingham Palace will publicly acknowledge his birthday on Sunday.
Two new YouGov surveys commissioned by The times On both sides of the Atlantic, Harry is far more popular in the US than in the UK.
This comes as Harry spoke of his excitement at turning 40 on Sunday, with plans to go on holiday with his closest friends.
He told the BBC: “Whatever age I am, my mission is to keep showing up and doing good in the world.”
The Duke of Sussex added that becoming a father to his two children, Archie, five, and Lilibet, three, had given him a “new outlook on life” and made him more committed to making the world a better place.
William makes unannounced private visit by helicopter
The Prince of Wales surprised helicopter crews on Friday after making an unexpected visit to a base in Oxfordshire.
Prince William, 42, appeared at the official opening of Airbus Helicopters' new headquarters at Oxford Airport.
His appearance was not announced in advance and it is understood that he was there in a private capacity.
According The telegraphHe was invited by Airbus because of its connection with London Air Ambulance, of which it is a sponsor.
He reportedly attended dressed in a blue jumper and spoke informally to staff. He was also shown the newly delivered Airbus H135, destined for London Air Ambulance, which was on display in the hangar.
Jabed AhmedSeptember 15, 2024 08:15
Harry celebrates his 40th birthday with Meghan, Archie and Lili
The Duke of Sussex is celebrating his 40th birthday.
Harry will spend his biggest birthday on Sunday with Meghan and their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.
He is then said to be heading to a meeting with close friends.
Harry enters his fifth decade in what has been a rollercoaster year for the royal family, with the King and Princess of Wales being diagnosed with cancer.
But the duke, who is living in California after stepping down from the ruling monarchy, remains estranged from his brother, the Prince of Wales, and faces a strained relationship with Charles.
When the shock news about the King's health was announced in February, Harry made a transatlantic trip to see him – but his meeting with his father lasted just 45 minutes.
In comments published on the BBC, the duke said: “I was looking forward to turning 30, I'm excited to turn 40,” and described how fatherhood had given him a renewed sense of purpose to make “this world a better place.”
Jabed AhmedSeptember 15, 2024 07:35
Harry and Meghan could return to the UK for Christmas
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle could return to the UK for Christmas after reportedly receiving an invitation from their uncle, Earl Spencer, to his home in Althorp House.
The couple are said to have received an invitation to join the celebrations, along with their two children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.
If they do attend, it would be Meghan's first trip to the UK since the late Queen's funeral in 2022.
Speaking to OK! magazine, former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond said: “Well, if indeed an offer has been made – which seems quite logical – and if it is accepted, it would go against everything Harry has said about security. He has repeatedly said that he thinks it is not safe to bring his wife and children to the UK without an official guarantee of safety.”
Barney DavisSeptember 15, 2024 07:00
Prince George receives his first flying lesson at just 11 years old
Prince George is said to have enjoyed his first flying lesson.
The eldest son of the Prince and Princess of Wales is said to have flown with an instructor as his parents watched from the ground at White Waltham airfield, near Maidenhead, Berks, a 20-minute drive from their home in Windsor.
An observer at the Berkshire airfield told The Sun: “He loved it. It's the right time to start.”
The Prince and Princess of Wales watched their son rise into the air and return safely to earth just under an hour later.
Prince William admitted he would “love to fly in helicopters again” when he visited the Welsh Air Ambulance headquarters in Llanelli, South Wales, earlier this week.
The future King spoke of how much he missed his role and suggested he would return and join the Welsh Air Ambulance for a weekend.
“I can't stop talking about helicopters and medical kits and all that,” William said. “I'm sorry it took me so long to talk about it. I miss it all. I'm looking forward to staying a little longer.”
“I’m thinking of coming back for a weekend at some point. I saw the Cardiff team a while ago and told them I’d come back and join them.”
Barney DavisSeptember 15, 2024 06:00
Watch: A look back at Prince Harry's life as he turns 40
From Diana's arms to laughter with William: a look back at Harry's life as he turns 40
Forty photographs of the Duke of Sussex, from being held by Princess Diana to laughing with the Prince and Princess of Wales, pay tribute to his life as he celebrates his 40th birthday on Friday, September 13. These photographs explore significant moments in Prince Harry's life, including walking behind his mother's coffin during her funeral, being deployed to Afghanistan and marrying the Duchess of Sussex. Prince Harry has spoken of his excitement at turning 40. In a statement to the BBC, he said: “Whatever age, my mission is to keep turning up and doing good in the world.”
Barney DavisSeptember 15, 2024 04:00
Kate Middleton's cancer timeline
The princess has completed chemotherapy but said her “road to healing and full recovery is long”:
Barney DavisSeptember 15, 2024 02:00
Prince and princess help replenish food bank raided by thieves
Thieves broke into the Southwark Foodbank on Peckham High Street on Sunday, stealing around £3,000 worth of food and toiletries, as well as a laptop.
The food bank thanked the prince and princess on social media, saying it was “overwhelmed by the outpouring of support from across society.”
Barney DavisSeptember 14, 2024 11:59 PM
Forty photographs to commemorate Harry's 40th birthday
The Duke of Sussex turns 40 on Sunday.
In a statement to the BBC, Harry said he was “thrilled” to reach the milestone, adding: “Whatever age I am, my mission is to keep turning up and doing good in the world.”
Forty photographs have been compiled, one for each year of Harry's life, to mark the duke's entry into his fifth decade.
The images, gathered by the PA news agency, show the transition of the youngest son of the King and the late Diana, Princess of Wales, from newborn baby to cheeky toddler and beyond.
Read the full article here:
Barney DavisSeptember 14, 2024 10:40 PM
In case you missed it: George, Charlotte and Louis show their more playful side
Barney DavisSeptember 14, 2024 9:30 PM
Harry is more popular than King Charles in the US as he turns 40
Two new YouGov polls commissioned by The Times show that 49 per cent of Americans had a positive view of Harry, while 24 per cent had a negative view.
This makes him more popular than his father, King Charles, as only 38 percent of Americans have a positive view of Charles, compared to 33 percent who have a negative view.
Polls in the United States even put Harry ahead of the Princess of Wales, of whom 43% of citizens say they have a positive opinion.
Barney DavisSeptember 14, 2024 20:30
