Prince Harry breaks silence ahead of 40th birthday with rare Archie and Lilbet comment

Prince Harry has spoken ahead of his 40th birthday revealing his favourite ever gift – his children.

The Duke of Sussex will celebrate his milestone on Sunday, but ahead of his big day, he has told how he has found happiness in fatherhood. “The best gift I’ve ever been given is, without a doubt, my kids,” he said. “I enjoy watching them grow every single day, and I love being their dad.”

Harry is set to spend the day with his two children, Prince Archie, five, and Princess Lilibet, three, his wife Meghan Markle and close friends. He will not be joined by his father, King Charles or brother, Prince William.

Today, America’s People magazine – the chosen publication of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex – reported that despite recent speculation Harry has no plans to return to royal duties. They described him as being “happy with his life in Montecito, California” and concentrating on his charitable endeavours.

Following his birthday celebrations, the Duke will visit New York City later this month to promote several projects close to his heart, including the organization behind Princess Diana’s Legacy Award.

He is also focused on his work with his Archewell Foundation, the non-profit he co-founded with Meghan, and a series of entertainment projects through their Netflix deal, including an upcoming documentary airing in December that’s centred on his passion for polo.

Harry comments about his milestone birthday come just days after he and Meghan were spotted on a rare outing together at a glitzy party with Hollywood A-listers. They were spotted at the opening of a new book store near their Montecito home, called Godmothers. The store has been opened by celebrated literary agent Jennifer Rudolph Walsh and cosmetics mogul Victoria Jackson, with Oprah Winfrey also lending her support.

At one of the opening parties over the weekend, Harry and Meghan looked co-ordinated in cream as they attended together to lend their support for the new venture, with Harry reportedly choosing his controversial memoir, Spare, when asked if he had a book recommendation.