'A very happy 40th': Prince William's surprising birthday shoutout to estranged brother Prince Harry
Harry's ties with the royal family have been strained since he and Meghan moved to California in 2020.Britain's Prince William wished his estranged younger brother Harry a happy birthday, as the younger son of King Charles III turned 40 on Sunday.
William and Harry used to be close - a bond that was forged with the death of their mother, Princess Diana, in 1997. But, according to British media reports, they have not spoken to each other in two years. UK media said the post from the royal family account marked the first public birthday message for Harry since 2021.
"I was anxious about 30; I'm excited about 40," he told the BBC in a statement, adding that becoming a father had given him a"fresh perspective on life".Being a dad is one of life's greatest joys and has only made me more driven and more committed to making this world a better place.
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