When Prince Harry celebrated his 40th birthday on Sunday (September 15), the response from his estranged Royal Family members was keenly anticipated amidst their well-documented rift.The ongoing feud with his father King Charles and brother Prince William had cast doubt on whether they would acknowledge the milestone publicly.
However, in a move that caught many by surprise, both royals used their official social media platforms to extend birthday greetings.
Breaking a three-year silence, the Royal Family's account posted: "Wishing The Duke of Sussex a very happy 40th birthday today!" The post was complete with a cheerful photo of Harry and a birthday cake emoji.
An hour later, the Prince and Princess of Wales echoed the sentiment on their own account, posting: "Wishing a Happy 40th Birthday to The Duke of Sussex!"This gesture has been unexpected for some, considering the unresolved issues between the siblings which remain.
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