This year, he is expected to spend the big day at home in Montecito, California, with his wife, Meghan Markle, and their two children, Archie and Lilibet, probably recovering from his action-packed week in Europe.<\/p>\n
He arrived back in the US over the weekend, after visiting the UK<\/a> and Ukraine.<\/p>\n Domestic goddess Meghan, 44, will no doubt be pulling out all the stops for her husband\u2019s birthday celebrations.<\/p>\n But some years ago, Harry\u2019s 30th birthday plans were reportedly cancelled as Princess Kate<\/a> was ill.<\/p>\n Back when Harry was preparing to turn the big 3-0 in 2014, the duke had apparently made grand plans to mark the milestone occasion. He had reportedly been planning a huge dinner party at with the help of his brother, William, and Kate.<\/p>\n The now Prince and Princess of Wales had apparently arranged a family dinner for Harry, with their cousins, Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie, and other close pals in attendance.<\/p>\n However, reports claimed that the bash was cancelled at the last minute. Kate, pregnant with her daughter Princess Charlotte at the time, had been hit by severe morning sickness<\/a>.<\/p>\n According to Vanity Fair<\/a>\u2018s Katie Nicholl, a royal author, the party did end up going ahead, just at a later date. With Kate reportedly sick in bed, her sister, Pippa, apparently came to the rescue to ensure that the party went ahead. And by the sounds of things it was quite the occasion.<\/p>\n The prince apparently hosted 30 close friends at Clarence House, rather than Kensington Palace, as originally planned. His two favourite dishes \u2013 beef wellington and fish pie \u2013 and also his favourite dessert \u2013 Eton Mess \u2013\u00a0 were on the menu.<\/p>\n Invitees reportedly included old school friends, Harry\u2019s girlfriend at the time<\/a>, Cressida Bonas, and even singer Ellie Goulding. The guests apparently dressed in all white, and were even treated to a ski-themed nightclub.<\/p>\n Even King Charles reportedly played his part, sending over bottles of Highgrove champagne and Claret.<\/p>\n Royal Insider contacted reps for Harry for comment.<\/p>\n Prince Harry on turning 40<\/p>\n When quizzed about last year\u2019s milestone birthday, Prince Harry said that he felt \u201cexcited\u201d to enter a new decade.<\/p>\n \u201cI was anxious about 30, I\u2019m excited about 40,\u201d he told the BBC in an interview.<\/a><\/p>\n Whatever the age, my mission is to continue showing up and doing good in the world.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n He went on admirably: \u201cWhatever the age, my mission is to continue showing up and doing good in the world.\u201d<\/p>\n Harry continued to explain how having children had changed his perspective on life and growing older.<\/p>\n![\"Prince](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Untitled-design-21-559x1024.png\")
It\u2019s Prince Harry\u2019s 41st birthday today! (Credit: Cover Images)
\nPrince Harry \u2018cancelled birthday plans\u2019 because of Kate Middleton<\/p>\n![\"Prince](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Untitled-design-22-559x1024.png\")
Back in 2014, Prince William and Kate Middleton reportedly planned Prince Harry\u2019s 30th birthday party (Credit: Cover Images)<\/p>\n\n