Prince Harry is on the cusp of a significant milestone as he prepares to celebrate his 40th birthday in just a few days.The Duke of Sussex will mark the occasion with his wife Meghan and their two children, as well as a getaway with friends.
It's a far cry from his life a decade ago when he celebrated his 30th birthday.Back then, Harry was still a working royal, unmarried, childless, and seemingly close to his now-estranged brother Prince William and sister-in-law Kate.It was reported that William and Kate had planned an intimate birthday dinner for Harry's 30th in 2014, inviting family members including Royal cousins Princesses Beatrice, Eugenie and Zara Tindall, along with close friends, to Kensington Palace.
However, as the day drew closer, Harry cancelled the celebration according to reports in the Mirror. His sister-in-law, the now-Princess of Wales, began suffering from severe morning sickness while pregnant with Princess Charlotte.Kensington Palace officials confirmed at the time that Kate was experiencing morning sickness during her second pregnancy.
Out of consideration for his sister-in-law's health, Harry decided to call off the party.A source informed the Mirror that Prince Harry insisted on postponing his 30th birthday party, despite much of the arrangements being overseen by Kate. "Harry was in no doubt that the party should be postponed, even though 30 is an important milestone.
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