Prince Harry is reportedly going on holiday with his ‘closest friends’ to celebrate his 40th birthday, while Meghan stays home.
The Duke of Sussex is reportedly heading on holiday after a birthday party at his £11million Montecito, California home with his family.
According to a report from Harry, he will ‘enjoy a weekend away with some of his closest friends’. The sun.
Meanwhile, Meghan remains in California with the couple’s two children, five-year-old Archie and three-year-old Lilibet.
It comes ten years after Harry celebrated his 30th birthday with his brother Prince William and Princess Catherine, along with other friends in the UK.
Friends of the Prince recently reported that he is becoming increasingly unhappy with his life in the US.
Speaking to The Times last month, a friend claimed they were among the few who “get the odd WhatsApp from him”, adding: “He’s an angry boy. Things haven’t gone his way.”
Prince Harry enjoys an early trip with his friends
Prince Harry and Meghan seen during their visit to Colombia on August 15
People close to Harry say he enjoys visiting the UK alone, while his wife Meghan prefers not to enter the country.
On Wednesday, Harry revealed that his two children are the “best present” he has ever received, ahead of his 40th birthday.
In preparation for the milestone this Sunday, the Duke of Sussex emailed People magazine to share his delight for his son and daughter.
Harry wrote in the email: “The best gift I have ever been given is without a doubt my children. I enjoy watching them grow every day and I love being their father.”
People – who are known to be close to the Sussexes – also reported that Harry was now ‘focusing on enjoying life’ with his family ‘after years of self-reflection’.
Additionally, the publication noted his ongoing work through Archewell Foundation projects and the upcoming Netflix documentary Polo, due out in December.
Prince Harry and Meghan during a visit to San Basilio de Palenque, Colombia, on August 17
Harry starts his birthday with Meghan, Archie and Lilibet in a modest party at their Montecito mansion.
According to People, this would be followed by ‘a gathering with close friends from abroad’, while Hello! reported that he would be taking a ‘weekend away’ in the mountains with his best friends.
Harry will also make a solo trip to New York City later this month to “support a number of his fundraising and philanthropic initiatives,” his team said.
The visit will take place during the High-Level Week of the United Nations General Assembly from 23 to 27 September and the Climate Week from 22 to 29 September.