Prince Harry Turns 42 In Britain As His Birthday Shares The Spotlight With Two Other Royals — A Very Different Celebration This Year

Prince Harry is celebrating his 42nd birthday today — but September 15 is proving to be a particularly busy date in royal calendars around the world.

The Duke of Sussex is expected to spend his special day with his nearest and dearest, including his wife Meghan Markle and their children, Prince Archie, seven, and Princess Lilibet, five.

Harry has kept his birthday plans private, although he is likely to enjoy a quiet day with his family, complete with presents and time together.

He could also speak with his father, King Charles, either in person or by phone, although any birthday plans involving the monarch have not been confirmed.

But Harry’s birthday is not the only royal occasion being marked today.

Three Royals Share The Same Birthday

September 15 also belongs to Queen Letizia of Spain and Prince Daniel of Sweden.

While Harry turns 42, Queen Letizia celebrates her 54th birthday and Prince Daniel turns 53.

The unusual coincidence means three members of royal families across Europe are marking their birthdays on the same day.

For Harry, however, this year’s celebrations come with another significant difference.

Harry’s First Birthday Back In Britain

The Duke is celebrating his birthday in the UK after the Sussex family recently relocated back to Britain.

Harry and Meghan had made Montecito, California, their home after leaving the UK in 2020, meaning his birthdays in recent years were largely spent at their California home.

This year, however, Harry is back in his homeland for the occasion.

The reasons behind the family’s return have not been confirmed, although several factors have been reported as part of the wider discussion surrounding their move.

The family are believed to be living in a private property outside London, with the exact location not expected to be disclosed for security reasons.

That means Harry’s 42nd birthday marks a striking change from the celebrations he has grown accustomed to in recent years — with the Duke now spending his special day back in Britain, surrounded by his immediate family.

For a royal birthday that is usually kept firmly out of the spotlight, this year’s occasion carries an added significance simply because of where Harry finds himself on September 15.