The birthday messages published by the British royal family in honor of Prince Harry have generated a wave of reactions on social media.
This Sunday, September 15, the Duke of Sussex celebrated his 40th birthday and, in an unexpected gesture, the royal family decided to congratulate him publicly.
Through its official account, the British monarchy shared an image of Prince Harry smiling, accompanied by a brief message that read, “🎂 Wishing The Duke of Sussex a very happy 40th birthday today!”
But that was not the only thing; to more surprise, the official accounts of Prince William and Kate Middleton shared that same publication complemented with their own celebratory message: “Wishing a Happy 40th Birthday to the Duke of Sussex.”
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This gesture, though simple, marked an important change in the relationship between Harry and the royal family, especially considering that the last congratulations he received from them was in 2021.
This move has been seen by many as a sign of reconciliation, given the period of tensions and estrangement experienced in recent years.
Reactions to Harry’s birthday message
As expected, this gesture did not go unnoticed on social media. The publication on the royals’ Instagram has accumulated more than 300,000 “likes” and more than 6,300 comments, reflecting a diversity of opinions among users.
Some celebrate the rapprochement and the possibility of a family reconciliation, while others criticize the gesture and consider it superficial or belated.
- “That’s very gracious of them, classy & kind.”
- “Back in the days where he didn’t need to ask for his wife’s approval to smile. Happy birthday Harry”.
- “Thanks to the BRF for treating him this way despite all that he has done. It’s a magnanimous gesture from the BRF. I hope he grows up now and stop whining.”
- “Wow haven’t seen him on here in forever!! Could there be a reconcile coming?”
- “Happy Happy Happy Birthday Harry – getting back to a whole year of work hopefully 🎁🎊🎂🎉🥳 after today.”
- “If only this 40th birthday could bring him wisdom, maturity, class and humility”.
- “After what Harry has put the Royal Family through I think this is a generous move on their behalf.”
- “There hasn’t been a post like this in years towards Harry. So nice to see!”
- “The first 40 years of childhood are the most difficult… waaagh”
- “This is wrong on every level. Sorry, but it is.”
- “Now this is extremely surprising 😅 fair play William… fair play 👏🏾”
- “Thank you for being the adults in the room. As Prince Harry continues his attacks this will make him look even worse.”
Prince Harry’s birthday messages from the British royal family have sparked intense debate on social media, highlighting both the complexity of family relationships and the public’s expectations of the monarchy and its members.
This event not only marks a significant moment in the life of the Duke of Sussex, but also opens the door to deeper reflections on family dynamics and public perception.