The prince celebrates his 41st birthday on Sept. 15, 2025

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Prince Harry in 2003

Prince Harry is celebrating another year around the sun.

The Duke of Sussex, who turns 41 on Monday, Sept. 15, 2025, has grown up with the world watching since his 1984 birth to Prince (now King) Charles and the late Princess Diana. From his toddler days to his time at Eton College, look back on Harry’s childhood with his best photos throughout the years.

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Piano Boy

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Prince Harry in 1985

Harry could plunk down chords on the piano, less than a month after turning 1.

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Rockabye Baby

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Prince Harry in 1985

He also enjoyed other toys in his Kensington Palace playroom, like a miniature horse rocker.

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Hold on Tight

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Prince Harry and Princess Diana in 1986

The prince was close with his mom Diana as a baby — literally!

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Prince on a Mission

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Prince Harry and Princess Diana

He donned the Parachute Regiment uniform to romp around the play set at Highgrove House.

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Window Seat

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Prince Harry in 1988

After visiting Sarah Ferguson and her daughter Beatrice at the hospital, Harry gave the cameras a playful look from the car.

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Ice Ice Baby

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Prince Harry in 1991

He grew up skiing, taking a family trip to Lech, Austria, to hit the slopes.

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Preteen Prince

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Prince Harry in 1995

At age 10, Harry got all dressed up for an appearance at Clarence House.

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Second Son on the Sunroof

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Prince Harry in 1997

From the top of a vehicle, Harry followed the Duke of Beaufort’s Hunt in Malmesbury, England.

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Ski Trip

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Prince Harry in 1998

Now a teenager, Harry returned to the snow for a holiday in Klosters, Switzerland.

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Sign Me Up

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King Charles, Prince Harry and John Lewis in 1998

Later that year, he signed up to attend Eton College, the alma mater of his older brother William.

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Gooooooal!

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Prince Harry in 2002

A West Ham United fan, he took a penalty kick during a visit to the club’s football field.

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Football Fan

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Prince Harry in 2002

He even received a custom West Ham United Jersey with his name emblazoned!

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Looking Statuesque

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Prince Harry in 2003

Near the end of his studies at Eton, he posed for a few portraits to commemorate his upcoming graduation.

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Works of Art

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Prince Harry in 2003

The prince also flexed his artistic abilities, showing off two pieces he produced while at The Drawing School at Eton.

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Horsing Around

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Prince Harry in 2004

Like his older brother, Harry continued the princely tradition of excelling in polo.