Prince Harry is gearing off for a memorable 40th birthday weekend bash without the towering presence of his wife Meghan Markle. After six years of enjoying life as a family man, the Duke of Sussex could rehash his days as the playboy prince this weekend as he looks to take on a wild getaway with his closest pals. The royal, who turns 40 on September 15, 2024, reportedly has things all mapped out for his fun-packed weekend.
According to sources, Prince Harry’s 40th birthday bash would see him celebrate with Meghan Markle and their kids Archie and Lilibeth. After the family fest in their Montecito mansion, the Duke of Sussex would embark on a “boys’ trip” to have a proper bash with his closest pals per The Sun. Although details about this said trip remain scarce, a source claimed Harry would leave his wife behind to look after their two children in California, while he jets off for the wild weekend.
Meghan Markle Reportedly Fears Harry Partying With Pals Is a Bad Idea
Prince Harry’s leaked plan to embark on a birthday trip without Meghan Markle comes amid claims the Duchess of Sussex stood against her husband’s preferred 40th birthday bash. While the soon-to-be 40-year-old desired to spend his birthday in the UK partying with his friends, his wife opted instead for a more high-profile bash in California. She deemed it a better way to push their brand, rather than risk having the prince resurrect his party boy reputation with his old friends. The source divulged,
“Harry was very keen to go to the UK and party with his friends, and he still would if Meghan let him, but sheโs saying absolutely not. For one thing, itโs a bad look for their brand. Theyโre hoping to hang out with the creme of society, with the Hollywood and political elite, so the idea of him knocking shots and acting like a fool with his pals in Mykonos or wherever is just the worst possible idea.โ
Royal commentator Lydia Alty shed more light on these birthday plans, and why Meghan’s idea of a bash could take the front seat. Speaking to The Mirror, Lydia explained that Sussexes would most likely throw a huge Hollywood bash, with many A-list friends in attendance. The royal expert believes Prince Harry and Meghan Markle may choose to capitalize on this opportunity for financial gains by selling inside pictures to the media. That way, the bash would not only benefit their brand but also earn them some side cash.
Despite the theories running wild about the prince’s upcoming celebration, Harry has refrained from sharing details about his birthday plans. However, the latest revelation of his plans to embark on a trip with the boys right after partying with his family is an obvious middle ground between his initial birthday plans and Meghan’s bid to host A-listers in California. Regardless of the wild speculations, one thing remains certain; Prince Harry would come into more millions on his 40th birthday with or without a lavish bash.
