Royal Family: Prince Harry forces royals to 'break major protocol' - without Meghan

Prince Harry may have  turned 40 on Sunday, however, he is still plagued by a "million-dollar question" of whether he's "happy", according to a royal expert.

The Duke of Sussex is understood to have marked his milestone birthday by celebrating privately with friends and family in Montecito, California.

British historian Dr Tessa Dunlop has now questioned whether Harry feels happy and explained how his milestone birthday this year is different to the one when he turned 30 ten years ago.

A royal expert believes the Princess of Wales has taken on the monumental task of fixing the feud between Prince William and Prince Harry.

It comes as Princess Kate recently released a video with her family letting the world know that she had finished her preventative chemotherapy course.

BBC's former correspondent, Jennie Bond, told the Mirror the cancer diagnosis could have given her a new perspective on family dramas.

Referring to the released footage by Kensington Palace, she explained: "What clearly matters to her more now is family, loving, and being loved."

Prince Andrew sticks to an odd habit at his 30-room mansion based in Windsor, it has been claimed. Andrew, 64, has been living at Royal Lodge since the early 2000s, having signed a 75-year contract to reside there back in 2003.

Speaking of the disgraced royal, former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond said Andrew has a bizarre habit that he spends "most of his time" doing.

Prince Harry's polo-playing pal, Nacho Figueras, has shared a heartwarming image of the pair to celebrate the Duke of Sussex's 40th birthday with a caption that has surprised fans.

Taking to his social media account on Instagram, Nacho shared an image of himself with his arm around Prince Harry as the two are seen laughing joyfully.

In a caption, Nacho shared his admiration for the Prince: "Happy 40th brother. From the polo fields to all the moments in between, I’m grateful for the bond we share. Here’s to many more laughs, memories, and good times ahead. Love you."

A royal expert believes Princess Kate's parents have been a great source of strength during her cancer battle, as the Princess of Wales confirms she has officially finished her chemotherapy treatment.

During these testing and difficult months, Carole and Michael Middleton have supported the Princess of Wales and even appeared in a recent heartfelt video released by Kensington Palace, documenting Kate's recovery.

The video of the Waleses provided a snapshot of the family’s life at their Norfolk home, Anmer Hall, while a heartfelt voiceover from Kate played over the top.

Zara Tindall is said to be “very close” to her brother’s new girlfriend who “keeps an eye” on her children.

It comes as former England rugby international Mike Tindall was left on parenting duties as he watched Zara competing at the Burgley Horse Trials. Mike, 45, was joined by Zara’s brother Peter Philips and his girlfriend Harriet Sperling.

On-lookers say Mike was in “full-on dad mode” as he kept an eye on youngsters Lena and Lucas. Eldest child Mia, 10, was allowed to roam the site more freely, equipped with an Apple Airtag to stop her from getting lost.

James Middleton has recalled solo a trip that led his family to worry as he "lost all form of communication" with them.

The 37-year-old, who is the Princess of Wales's younger brother, revealed that he was once uncontactable during a visit to the Lake District which led his family - including his other sister Pippa - to worry for his wellbeing.

James, who has frequently been open about his mental health struggles, previously set off on a trip to the Lake District with his dogs - a time where he wanted to "find a reason to live".

After being away for two-and-a-half days, James shared that he had "no electricity [and] no mobile phone connection" while his family were trying to contact him.

King Charles shared a picture of Prince Harry alongside a sweet birthday message to his youngest son to mark his 40th birthday on Sunday.

With many surprised that the King decided to set aside the family's ongoing feud with his son, many also questioned the choice of picture to go alongside the message.

The sweet message was posted alongside a smiling picture of the Duke of Sussex wearing a smart grey suit.

As reported by journalist Kevin Maher for The Times, there were likely five reasons why that particular "boring" picture of Harry was chosen to accompany the message.

The Princess of Wales is thought to have persuaded Prince William to put aside the ongoing bitter feud with Prince Harry and send birthday wishes to him.

Following a post on the official Royal Family's X and Instagram accounts, the Prince and Princess of Wales sent their own birthday message to Prince Harry.

Although many believed the family's social media accounts would remain silent on Harry's big day, both the King and William sent their wishes to the Duke despite the ongoing tensions between the two parties.

King Charles's apparent "olive branch" to Prince Harry on Sunday has been snubbed by a royal expert.

In a shock to many royal experts and fans, the King appeared to set aside the Royal Family's tensions by sending public birthday wishes to the Duke of Sussex.

Although many would like to believe the tensions could be subsiding, royal expert Michael Cole said that it appears the gesture done by the royals - in particular the Prince of Wales - was merely them "obliging to do the right thing".

Princess Kate's brother has revealed how the Prince and Princess of Wales met James Middleton's wife, Alizee, for the first time.

It has raised questions over Prince Harry's take on the future King meeting his wife, Meghan Markle and allegedly being "freaked out" over hugging "strangers".

The younger brother of Princess Kate is set to release his own memoir, Meet Ella: The Dog Who Saved My Life, on September 25, and some parts of it have now been serialised by the Mail.

The book gives insight into his private life and some snippets of it include the Prince and Princess of Wales and their warm encounter with his then-girlfriend, Alizee Thevenet, who he met in 2018.

Prince Andrew has been advised to abandon plans of leaving Royal Lodge to his daughters, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie.

The 64-year-old holds a lease with the Crown Estate for the Windsor residence until 2078.

But he is reportedly facing mounting pressure to cover the costs for the upkeep and security of Royal Lodge if he wishes to continue living there.

The Princess of Wales's brother, James Middleton, has revealed the key moment before she married Prince William that he knew they were both "in love".

In his new memoir, Meet Ella: The Dog Who Saved My Life, set to be released on September 25, James opens up about his battle with depression and how his spaniel Ella, who's now passed away, was instrumental in saving his life.

But he also shares glimpses of his life behind the scenes, including moments with his sister and now brother-in-law. One of those moments was just before the royal couple announced their engagement to the world in November 2010.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle made a very special visit just hours before the duke's milestone 40th birthday on Sunday.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex attended the George Zajfen Tennis Tournament in Los Angeles on Saturday.

The event was organised by the Alliance for Children's Rights in honour of Kelly McKee Zajfen's - one of Meghan's close friends - late son, George, who passed away a couple of years ago.

Many royal fans loved Meghan's look and went on social media to express their adoration.

The Princess of Wales delighted royal watchers and fans worldwide last week when she announced she has completed her cancer treatment and is looking forward to resuming her royal duties.

But apart from the joyous news of her health, many royal fans got excited over her future engagements and the outfits she will wear.

Now, with a chill in the air returning, a stylist has revealed the five wardrobe essentials that Princess Kate will not stop wearing this autumn.

Queen Elizabeth did not only have a significant impact on people across the globe, but the late Queen also played a vital role in the UK economy.

While UK taxpayers are sometimes questioning how much they are funding the Royal Family, it has been clear over recent years that this is greatly exceeded in value by what the family bring in through tourism, international media rights, endorsements and merchandise.

According to valuation consultancy Brand Finance, it was estimated in 2017 that the family’s worth was valued at £67.5billion.

Prince Harry would have felt “pleasure” as he woke up in America to unexpected public birthday greetings from the Royal Family, an expert has said.

Both Buckingham and Kensington Palace wished the Duke of Sussex a happy birthday on Sunday.

A royal expert has now said that the messages were likely to be unexpected for Harry but a welcome surprise.

Lady Louise Windsor could reportedly follow the footsteps of Prince Harry and maintain a low profile in the Royal Family, a royal commentator has said.

The 20-year-old, who is studying at the University of St Andrews, has sparked speculation among commentators regarding whether she will assume royal duties following her graduation.

The Duchess of Edinburgh, Lady Louise's mother, has previously indicated that her children will likely need to pursue careers in the future.

In a surprising move, the Royal Family acknowledged Prince Harry's birthday on their official social media platforms for the first time in three years.

This courtesy is usually extended to all working royals, but given the Duke of Sussex's estrangement from The Firm, it was unexpected.

The Daily Mail suggested that "Charles will never completely close the door on his youngest son".

Prince Harry is likely to snub the UK after his return hints as “his life is in America”, a royal expert has claimed.

The Duke of Sussex celebrated privately with his wife and children on Sunday in Montecito, California before heading off on a break with friends.

Members of the Royal Family have shared messages on social media about his birthday.

In recent weeks, there have been rumors suggesting that Prince Harry might spend more time in the UK, feeling drawn to his former home and reconnecting with old friends and colleagues.

However, there's little evidence to support these claims, reports the BBC.

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