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Prince Harry Celebrates 40Th Birthday Amid Royal Family Strains

Britain's Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, waves during the Formula One U.S. Grand Prix auto race at Circuit of the Americas, on Oct. 22, 2023, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Nick Didlick, File)

On Sunday, Britain's royal social media accounts extended warm 40th birthday wishes to Prince Harry, despite ongoing tensions following the release of his memoir, 'Spare.' The Royal Family site shared a joyful image of Prince Harry alongside a birthday cake emoji, captioned 'Wishing The Duke of Sussex a very happy 40th birthday today!' The Prince and Princess of Wales also joined in, offering their own birthday greetings.

This public birthday message from the royal family account marked the first such message for Prince Harry since 2021. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex announced their decision to step back from royal duties in January 2020, relocating to the United States with the aim of achieving financial independence. They subsequently secured lucrative deals with streaming platforms Netflix and Spotify.

Prince Harry's memoir, 'Spare,' provided a glimpse into his personal struggles, including his grief over the loss of Princess Diana, conflicts with his brother Prince William, and his discomfort with the pressures of royal life. The book, written with the assistance of a ghostwriter, shed light on the challenges faced by Prince Harry as he navigated his role within the royal family.

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