Prince Harry turned 39 in Dusseldorf, Germany, where he attended the Invictus Games with his wife Meghan. Despite the public snub from his family, the crowds at the event sang him happy birthday. This comes after Will and Kate wished Meghan a happy birthday last year.
Prince Harry celebrates his birthday at Invictus Games
Prince Harry spent his 39th birthday in Dusseldorf, Germany, supporting athletes in the Invictus Games. The prince was all smiles as he watched the Germany-Poland volleyball match and received a birthday serenade from the crowd.
Royal family publicly ignores Prince Harry's birthday
While Prince Harry enjoyed his birthday at the Invictus Games, his family publicly ignored the occasion. Despite the past birthday wishes extended to Meghan, there was no public acknowledgement of Harry's special day. The silence on social media from the Royal Family's accounts raised eyebrows.
King Charles makes appearance at St Paul's Church
Meanwhile, King Charles was spotted making an appearance at St Paul's Church in Kinross, Scotland. The monarch's public engagement coincided with Harry's birthday, further highlighting the lack of attention given to the prince on his special day.
Meghan snubbed on her birthday, rift between Harry and family continues
Last month, Meghan was also snubbed on her birthday, with no family members wishing her well. The lack of public birthday greetings for both Meghan and Harry suggests ongoing rifts within the family. It is unknown whether Harry has privately reached out to his relatives on his birthday.
Harry and Meghan barely in contact with UK relatives since leaving
Since stepping down as senior royals and moving to California, Harry and Meghan have had limited contact with their UK relatives. The release of their Netflix docuseries, memoir, and podcast has caused further tension between the couple and the rest of the family. Their current visit to Europe for the Invictus Games does not include any plans to visit the UK.
Harry celebrates his birthday with a secret feast and gifts
While in Dusseldorf, Harry and Meghan enjoyed a secret feast with the Archewell team ahead of his birthday. They indulged in local delicacies and later returned to their luxurious hotel, where Harry had a birthday cake. The couple's outfits for the day drew attention, with Meghan wearing a Zara playsuit and Harry opting for a relaxed linen shirt and navy chinos.
Intimate moments and lack of intimacy
During the Invictus Games, Harry and Meghan posed for selfies and showed moments of intimacy. However, body language experts noted a lack of genuine closeness. They suggested that the couple may be making intentional gestures to portray their devotion to each other in public.
Overall, Prince Harry's birthday was publicly ignored by the Royals while he celebrated with Meghan at the Invictus Games in Germany. The lack of public acknowledgement adds fuel to the ongoing rift between Harry and his family.
