Meghan Markle Marks Prince Harry’s 42nd Birthday with Telling Four-Word Tribute
The Duchess of Sussex posted an early-morning tribute on Instagram to celebrate Prince Harry’s 42nd birthday on Tuesday, September 15. The post marks the Duke’s first birthday spent living back in England since the couple stepped away from senior royal duties in 2020.
The reel, set to the acoustic cover of “Simply the Best” by The Hound + The Fox, led with a simple message: “He’s simply the best.” She added: “Happy birthday, my love ❤️”.
Inside the Birthday Reel
The montage compiles personal family moments that spotlight Harry’s bond with Prince Archie (7) and Princess Lilibet (5):
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Father and Son: One photograph shows Prince Harry painting alongside Archie, who appears noticeably taller as he works at an easel with his dad.
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Moments with Lilibet: Several snapshots feature five-year-old Lilibet, including Harry leaning over to kiss her while riding in a cart, the two walking hand-in-hand along a quiet country path, and looking out together over a pond.
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Marital Snapshot: A romantic still captures Harry and Meghan sharing a kiss in a field, with Archie and Lilibet visible playing in the background.
Settling into British Life
The birthday celebration comes as the Sussex household adjusts to their new base in the Cotswolds:
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Pet Relocation: The couple brought their two rescue dogs, Pula and Mia, across the Atlantic with them in late August. However, their flock of rescue chickens remains in Montecito, California, looked after by staff at their American residence.
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Turbulent First Weeks: The affectionate post follows a chaotic first fortnight in the UK—spanning institutional friction over King Charles’s “private citizens” directive, a sudden school transfer for Archie and Lilibet due to security commute issues, and satirical barbs on the season premiere of SNL UK.
Despite the outside noise and unresolved friction with the royal household, the tribute reflects a deliberate show of domestic warmth and solidarity as Harry begins his 42nd year on British soil.
