It’s no secret that Prince Harry is considered the black sheep of the British royal family.
So he propbably shouldn’t expect a flurry of invites to family get-togethers anytime soon.
But Harry did get an unexpected surprise from his family for his 40th birthday over the weekend.
According to Fox News, for Harry’s big birthday, celebratory message was shared across the royal family’s social media accounts, which are managed by King Charles’ office at Buckingham Palace.
“Wishing The Duke of Sussex a very happy 40th birthday today!,” the caption of the post read, beneath a 2018 photo of a beaming Prince Harry during a trip to Dublin, Ireland.
The Prince and Princess of Wales reposted the Royal Family’s announcement to both X and their Instagram stories, adding a nearly identical statement of their own. “Wishing a Happy 40th Birthday to The Duke of Sussex!”
The last time the royal family publicly acknowledged the prince’s birthday was 2021, the year following his and wife Meghan Markle’s official exit as senior royals. Public birthday remarks are typically only made for working members of the royal family, although there have been exceptions for important birthdays.
But the unexpected well-wishes are just the tip of the iceberg now that Harry has hit his 40s.
According to a report from the British media outlet, The Mirror, it’s reported that Harry would likely receive $8.5 million on his birthday, a gift from his late great-grandmother’s estate.
The outlet reported that the amount is more than what Prince William received when he turned 40 because the Prince of Wales is heir to the British throne.
British broadcaster and photographer Helena Chard claimed to Fox News Digital that the hefty inheritance will likely make William, 42, “disgruntled” following his younger brother’s tell-alls that have rocked the monarchy.
People magazine reports Harry is spending his birthday in Montecito, where he has resided since 2020. Expected to be surrounded by family and friends today, it is believed the prince will keep the party going overseas with close confidants.