Prince Harry has something to say.
The polarizing quasi-royal turns 40 on September 15, perhaps the most important birthday in a person’s life.
How is he feeling just days away from this milestone?
“I’m anxious about turning 30 and excited about turning 40,” Harry told the BBC in a very simple statement on Thursday night.
The Duke of Sussex reportedly plans to celebrate the occasion with his family in California this Sunday before heading out on a trip with his closest friends.
It’s unclear exactly where they are going.
“No matter how old I am, my mission is to continue to show up and do good in the world,” Harry added in a statement released by his spokesman.
Harry’s children are said to be unaware of their heritage, with the BBC interview focusing on Archie, five, and Lilibet, three.
“Being a father to two very kind and funny children has given me a new perspective on life and made me more focused in all my work,” Harry stressed.
“Being a father is one of life’s greatest joys and it only makes me more motivated and committed to making the world a better place.”
Prince Harry turned 30 in 2014 and returned the following year from serving with the British Army in Afghanistan.
Since then, his life has changed a lot.
Harry later met and married Markle.
They have two children.
Their decision to move to the United States and step back from most royal duties in early 2020 sparked huge controversy and sparked an ongoing feud with Harry’s relatives in the process.
What’s next? A documentary about Harry’s passion for polo will be released on Netflix in December.
On September 9, the streaming service shared some content from the series on Twitter, telling fans that the edition will focus on “elite players around the world” and will provide “an exclusive behind-the-scenes look into the fast-paced world of sports.”
Sounds…interesting.
Ultimately, Harry only wants what’s best for his family, especially after his mother, Princess Diana, was killed when her car was chased by paparazzi on the highway.
“He wanted them to live as normal a life as possible without worrying about being kidnapped or harmed,” a friend previously told People magazine. “As a father and husband, Harry is determined to ensure history does not repeat itself.”
