Duke of Sussex spends milestone birthday with friends as reports suggest tension with Meghan
Prince Harry marked his 40th birthday on September 15 without his wife, Meghan Markle, by his side. Instead, the Duke spent the day hiking with friends, a trip reportedly organised by Meghan, though she did not attend due to illness. Harry did not mention Meghan in his birthday thank-you message, fuelling speculation about growing strain between the couple.
Over the past two weeks, Harry has undertaken a series of solo engagements across New York, London, and Lesotho, described as a "quasi-royal tour." Despite the couple's efforts to maintain a united front, sources indicate they may be navigating differences in their personal lives, with Meghan spending extended time away from their Montecito home earlier this year.
One reported point of contention between the two is how to raise their children, Archie and Lilibet, with Harry preferring to keep them shielded from the public eye, while Meghan is more open to their participation in local events. Additionally, Meghan is said to be frustrated with Harry's ongoing legal battles in the UK over his security entitlements.
Despite rumours of distance, sources close to the couple insist they remain strong, though their recent separate paths have drawn public attention. Their struggles within royal life, as revealed during their candid interview with Oprah Winfrey, continue to shape their journey as they balance personal and public life.
