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Prince Harry has spoken of his excitement about turning 40 on Sunday as he plans to celebrate with his family in California before heading off 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.
Reports suggest Meghan Markle could be returning to the UK after receiving an invitation to the home of Harry's uncle Earl Spencer for Christmas.
Meanwhile, his 11-year-old nephew, Prince George, is following in his father's footsteps and learning to fly – with reports suggesting he took his first flight on the last day of his summer holiday.
The future king reportedly “loved” his maiden flight, as Prince William and Kate watched from the runway at White Waltham Airfield near Maidenhead.
Harry remains estranged from his brother, the Prince of Wales, as evidenced by the fact that the brothers reportedly did not speak to each other at a family funeral last month.
William and Kate donate to food bank after thieves raid their warehouse
The Prince and Princess of Wales have made a donation to a south London food bank after thieves raided their warehouse.
Workers arrived at Southwark Foodbank's warehouse in Peckham to find empty shelves after thieves stole thousands of pounds worth of goods in the early hours of Sunday, the food bank said.
William and Kate donated £3,500 to the charity Pecan after learning of the theft, which will cover the costs of the stolen goods and damage caused, the food bank added.
Peter Edwards, Pecan's chief executive, said: “This surprise donation from the Prince and Princess of Wales, following such a difficult period for their family, underlines their kindness and decency.
“After suffering a serious illness, his first thought was how to help others.
“Your generosity will inspire staff and volunteers to redouble Pecan’s efforts to alleviate poverty in London.”
Jabed AhmedSeptember 14, 2024 08:29
Prince William warns of 'future threats' to UK during RAF speech
The Prince of Wales told the new RAF officers that the country will rely on them to deal with “future threats” during the current “time of change and uncertainty”.
William was speaking at the graduation ceremony for more than 50 officers who completed their training at the Royal Air Force College Cranwell.
The prince knows RAF Cranwell in Lincolnshire well, having trained at the airbase, flown solo for the first time and then received his wings from his father during a ceremony in 2008.
He remained in the RAF for much of his active military career, later moving on to fly as a helicopter pilot in the RAF Search and Rescue Force before becoming an air ambulance helicopter pilot.
Jabed AhmedSeptember 14, 2024 07:49
Kate Middleton's cancer timeline
The princess has completed chemotherapy but said her “road to healing and full recovery is long”:
Jane DaltonSeptember 14, 2024 07:00
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.”
Jane DaltonSeptember 14, 2024 05:30
Prince William refuses to reveal his tax bill, breaking tradition
Jane DaltonSeptember 14, 2024 04:00
See: What should the royal family do to stay relevant?
What should the royal family do to stay relevant?
Can the royal family and King Charles adapt to the modern era and remain relevant? Can Harry rejoin The Firm? And what will the next generation of royals look like? These and other questions from our audience were answered at The Independent’s virtual event on the future of the royal family. The panel, hosted by assistant editor Victoria Harper, features bestselling authors Anna Pasternak and Tessa Dunlop, plus royal historian Jonathan Spangler. If you enjoy our virtual events, please consider supporting The Independent with a donation or by subscribing to Independent Premium.
Jane DaltonSeptember 14, 2024 02:30
Harry and Meghan plan their third foreign tour this year
Jane DaltonSeptember 14, 2024 01:00
The Duchess presents the design prize
The Duchess of Edinburgh presented the British Fashion Council's Queen Elizabeth II Award for British Design to Steven Stokey-Daley.
Jane DaltonSeptember 13, 2024 11:30 PM
Royal travel spending soars by £300,000 despite fewer engagements
Jane DaltonSeptember 13, 2024 10:00 PM
Inside the court of King Charles
Royal biographer Hugo Vickers reveals how Charles handled Harry and Andrew's explosive family dramas, and wasted no time in stepping out of the shadows to forge his own legacy:
A modern monarch in a hurry: at the court of King Charles
He is passionate, prone to mood swings and, as the writer who knows the royal family better than anyone says, reliant on a cadre of powerful media advisers. A year after taking the crown following the Queen's death, Hugo Vickers reveals how Charles handled Harry and Andrew's explosive family dramas – and wasted no time in stepping out of the shadows to forge his own legacy.
Jane DaltonSeptember 13, 2024 20:30
