Meghan Markle has reportedly put a stop to Prince Harry’s plans for a wild 40th birthday celebration with friends in the UK, according to a report by Heat MagazineThe Duke of Sussex had hoped to celebrate the milestone with a party surrounded by his closest friends, but Meghan reportedly vetoed the idea.
A nearby source The couple revealed that Meghan is concerned about the public image they have so carefully cultivated and also cited security risks as a reason for their decision. “Harry was very keen to go to the UK and have fun with his friends, and would still do so if Meghan allowed him, but she says absolutely not,” the source said. “For one thing, it’s bad for their brand.”
The source went on to explain Meghan’s concerns about how Harry’s plans might be perceived. “They expect to spend time with the cream of society, the political and Hollywood elite, so the idea of him having drinks and acting like a fool with his friends in Mykonos or wherever is just the worst possible idea,” the source added.
Instead, the California-based royal couple are expected to celebrate with a low-key gathering, prioritising family responsibilities over Harry’s desire to reconnect with his party days. However, the source noted that Prince Harry is disappointed to have to let down his friends in the UK, as he had made promises to them and knows they were expecting a big celebration.
Despite his disappointment, Harry acknowledges that it would be “difficult” to “justify that kind of wild partying behavior at this stage in his life.” The source explained that Harry understands, despite his longing to “turn back the clock,” that those days are long gone. The Duke of Sussex has embraced his responsibilities and acknowledges that while he had fun before he got married, “he really wasn’t the best version of himself back then.”
As Harry approaches his 40th birthday, it seems like he’s embracing a more mature and responsible chapter in his life, even if that means leaving behind some of the wild times he once enjoyed.
