Prince Harry turns 42 as family moves children over security

Prince Harry celebrated his 42nd birthday on September 15, 2026, with his wife Meghan sharing a personal video tribute on social media. The Duchess of Sussex posted a compilation of family footage on Instagram, captioned "He's simply the best. Happy birthday, my love," featuring scenes of Harry with their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet. The birthday message came as the family, who relocated to the UK from the United States just over two weeks ago, made a significant change to their children's schooling. A spokesperson for the Duke and Duchess confirmed that Archie, seven, and Lilibet, five, have been moved to a new school shortly after starting the academic year at a previous institution. The decision was attributed to security concerns. A spokesperson stated the move was "taken following a discussion with the family's security team about the practicalities of their current arrangements." Reports indicated that heavy traffic and the lengthy journey to the original school had placed strain on the family's security detail. The school change coincides with a formal review of the family's security status in the UK.