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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.
Piano Boy
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Harry could plunk down chords on the piano, less than a month after turning 1.
Rockabye Baby
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He also enjoyed other toys in his Kensington Palace playroom, like a miniature horse rocker.
Hold on Tight
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The prince was close with his mom Diana as a baby — literally!
Prince on a Mission
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He donned the Parachute Regiment uniform to romp around the play set at Highgrove House.
Window Seat
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After visiting Sarah Ferguson and her daughter Beatrice at the hospital, Harry gave the cameras a playful look from the car.
Ice Ice Baby
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He grew up skiing, taking a family trip to Lech, Austria, to hit the slopes.
Preteen Prince
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At age 10, Harry got all dressed up for an appearance at Clarence House.
Second Son on the Sunroof
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From the top of a vehicle, Harry followed the Duke of Beaufort’s Hunt in Malmesbury, England.
Ski Trip
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Now a teenager, Harry returned to the snow for a holiday in Klosters, Switzerland.
Sign Me Up
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Later that year, he signed up to attend Eton College, the alma mater of his older brother William.
Gooooooal!
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A West Ham United fan, he took a penalty kick during a visit to the club’s football field.
Football Fan
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He even received a custom West Ham United Jersey with his name emblazoned!
Looking Statuesque
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Near the end of his studies at Eton, he posed for a few portraits to commemorate his upcoming graduation.
Works of Art
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The prince also flexed his artistic abilities, showing off two pieces he produced while at The Drawing School at Eton.
Horsing Around
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Like his older brother, Harry continued the princely tradition of excelling in polo.