Harry issues statement ahead of 40th birthday as Meghan set for UK return – live

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle may return to the UK for Christmas, after reportedly receiving an invite from his uncle, Earl Spencer, at his home in Althorp House.

The couple are said to have received an invite to join their celebrations, along with their two children Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.

If they were to attend, it would be Meghan’s first trip back to the UK since the late Queen’s funeral in 2022.

Speaking to OK! magazine, former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond said: “Well, if an offer has indeed been made – which seems quite logical – and if they accepted, it would fly in the face of everything Harry has said about security. He has repeatedly said he believes it’s unsafe to bring his wife and children to the UK without a guarantee of official security.”

The Duke of Sussex, who turns 40 on Sunday (15 September), will have a reported “low-key” celebration on the day itself with his wife Meghan Markle and their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.

Harry told People magazine ahead of his birthday: “The best gift I’ve ever been given is, without a doubt, my kids. I enjoy watching them grow every single day, and I love being their dad.”

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On Thursday, the Prince of Wales stepped out with his late mother’s sister Lady Sarah McCorquodale, who joined him at an RAF graduation ceremony where he warned to cadets that they “live in a time of change and uncertainty”.

It is understood that he invited his aunt to the event at RAF Cranwell as she lives in the area, with the prince remaining close to his mother’s family during his adult life.

Sporting a light beard, he told the 48 cadets: “Multinational relationships are key to international defence, security, and peace.

“The relationships you have formed through training will be key in allowing you to achieve success in future roles, and enhancing the security of all our nations.”

The Duke of Sussex reaches his milestone 40th birthday on Sunday.

In a statement to the BBC, Harry said he was “excited” about reaching the milestone, adding: “Whatever the age, my mission is to continue showing up and doing good in the world.”

Forty photos – one for every year of Harry’s life – have been compiled to mark the duke entering his fifth decade.

The pictures, brought together by the PA news agency, show the transition of the youngest son of the King and the late Diana, Princess of Wales from newborn baby to cheeky toddler and beyond.

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Prince George is reportedly already learning to fly and took his maiden voyage on the final day of his school summer holidays.

According to The Sun, the future king “loved” his first flight, which took place on the White Waltham Airfield near Maidenhead.

Reports suggest The Prince and Princess of Wales watched the 11-year-old take off from the runway with an instructor and come back to land safely just under an hour later.

All three royals were then said to have relaxed at the airfield’s clubhouse before returning to their Windsor home.

An eyewitness told the newspaper: “George is only 11 years old but it is the right time to start. The Royal Family has a proud tradition of flying and it looks like George is next in line.

“His parents watched George take flight from the safety of the ground but he flew with an instructor and loved it.”

The Duke of Sussex reaches his milestone 40th birthday on Sunday.

In a statement to the BBC, Harry said he was “excited” about reaching the milestone, saying: “I was anxious about 30, I’m excited about 40.

“Whatever the age, my mission is to continue showing up and doing good in the world.”

The prince also spoke about the importance of his children, Archie, five, and Lilibet, three.

“Becoming a father of two incredibly kind and funny kids has given me a fresh perspective on life, as well as sharpening my focus in all my work,” the prince said in a statement released by his spokesperson.

“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.”

Royal author Ingrid Seward said that the former actress is good at sticking by her decisions, regardless of the consequences.

She told GB News: “I don’t think Meghan regrets anything. She doesn’t seem to regret the fact that she never speaks to her own father, I still find that very strange.”

“She doesn’t seem to regret the fact that her first marriage failed. She doesn’t seem to regret that she’s upset the Royal Family,” Ms Seward added.

“I don’t think she’s a girl that has regrets. I think that she’s very strong and very determined.”

Harry, 39, has been a keen player of the sport for years.

“POLO is a new documentary series that follows elite global players and offers an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at the fast-paced world of the sport,” the streaming giant said in a statement.

“From Archewell Productions and Boardwalk Pictures. Premiering this December.”