Prince Harry celebrates 42nd birthday as he prepares for first public outing in UK

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What’s on today’s agenda?

Prince Harry turns 42 today. It marks the Duke of Sussex’s first birthday since moving back to the UK with his family.

It comes as Harry prepares for his first public outing since the relocation. The royal is set to lead a series of charitable events this month, with his first event taking place this week. The duke will attend the first Invictus Spirit Awards on 17 September 2026 in London. The inaugural event will celebrate his Invictus Games Foundation and honour some of the individuals involved. Harry will then travel to Birmingham for another event linked to Invictus, where he’ll be playing pickleball with fellow veterans and meet with 200 students.

Harry isn’t the only royal celebrating his birthday today. Queen Letizia of Spain turns 54, while Prince Daniel of Sweden turns 53.

Elsewhere, it’s a busy day for Princess Anne, who, as Royal Patron of Certa Cito Foundation, will hold a Reception at St. James’s Palace. She will also attend a dinner at The Old Bailey, as Guardian of The Chaffinch Trust, and as Guardian of Give Them a Sporting Chance, will hold a Management Team Meeting at Gatcombe Park. The Princess Royal is also expected to as Patron of The Horse Trust.

Meanwhile, Prince Edward will visit Stanley Park in Blackpool to mark the park’s Centenary. He will also visit Manchester Tennis and Racquet Club for its 150th anniversary.

And finally, the Dutch royal family will attend Prinsjesdag, an annual tradition similar to the opening of Parliament. King Willem-Alexander rides in the Royal Carriage to deliver the Speech from the Throne.