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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
National
Caroline Davies

Prince Harry at 40: the difference a decade has made to the duke’s life

Prince Harry stands at a microphone on stage with neon decorations behind and a statuette of an NFL player in a cape beside him.
Prince Harry presents the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award during the NFL Honours award show in Las Vegas in February. Photograph: David J Phillip/AP

Ten years ago, Prince Harry was given the run of Clarence House for his 30th birthday. Guests headed by Prince William and including long-standing childhood friends enjoyed a black-tie dinner where they were reportedly serenaded by Ellie Goulding while Charles and Camilla discreetly decamped to their Scottish hideaway.

Such a family celebration now seems unthinkable as Harry prepares to mark his 40th on Sunday.

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