25 Nostalgic Photos Of A Young Prince Harry On His Birthday
In the early 2000s, Prince Harry was rarely out of the spotlight. Whether stepping onto the polo field at the 2012 Royal Salute Polo Cup, or championing a whole host of charitable causes, the young royal was often captured in moments that revealed both his naturally playful spirit and sense of duty. Even Harry’s brief foray into football added to his mythology of being the prince-next-door to the people.
Back in those days, Harry was frequently cast as the monarchy’s wild child, his name linked to a number of British socialites, most notably his long-term, on-again, off-again partner Chelsy Davy. Yet his path shifted decisively in 2016, when he met the actor Meghan Markle at a charity event for wounded veterans. The couple’s shared commitment to philanthropy laid the foundations for their relationship, which quickly captured international attention. Meanwhile, “Harry [continued] to bask in the public’s love for the People’s Princess,” as ’s Sam Kashner wrote in a 2017 profile.
The second son of King Charles III and Princess Diana, Harry has long been compared to his mother, whose warmth and candour resonated deeply with the public. Now a husband and father of two – and with a move back to the UK after years spent in Southern California on the cards – he appears to have embraced a quieter, more private life.
To mark his 42nd birthday, we take a look back at some of the most nostalgic throwback images from his earlier years.
