Meghan Markle shared a sweet birthday tribute to her husband, Prince Harry, as he turns 42.
“He’s simply the best,” Meghan, 45, captioned a montage of family moments featuring Harry and their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, posted via Instagram on Tuesday, September 15.
“Happy birthday, my love ❤️,” Meghan continued, sharing the post to the tune of The Hound + The Fox’s acoustic cover of Tina Turner’s hit “Simply the Best.”
Tuesday marks Harry’s first birthday in the U.K. since he, Meghan, Archie, 7, and Lili, 5, moved back to his native country last month after six years away.
On Sunday, September 13, Meghan marked the Sussexes’ return to the U.K. with an Instagram montage featuring moments from their first few weeks back. The video included footage of the family enjoying a boat ride, woodland walks and Lili riding her bike while Archie cheered his sister on. The Duchess of Sussex captioned the image with both the Union Jack flag and a red heart emoji.
The family touched down in the U.K. in late August for an extended stay, with Archie and Lilibet starting at a local school at the beginning of the latest academic year. They will also maintain their home in Montecito, California, and a vacation home in Portugal.
On Monday, September 14, it was reported that Archie and Lili changed schools after just two days due to security concerns.
“The decision for the children to move school was taken following a discussion with the family’s security team about the practicalities of their current arrangements,” a spokesperson for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex told Hello! on Monday. “The parents remain extremely grateful to all the teachers and staff for the love, care and effort they have shown their family. This decision should in no way be interpreted as a reflection on the school or the exceptional care the children have received there.”
News of the family’s return to the U.K. broke in August, with a source telling Us at the time, “Harry is not as happy in the U.S. as he is in the U.K.”
“They aim to be somewhere outside of London, not in, like, the city proper,” the source said. “They are open to a new chapter.”
“They’ve been spending a lot of time in Portugal this summer,” the source continued. “Harry has friends there, and Meghan has expat friends there. They have a community there.”
Meghan is expected to continue operating her As Ever lifestyle brand from the U.K., while Harry was recently announced for several public engagements supporting his philanthropic efforts, including the WellChild Awards on Monday, September 21.
“Harry still operates as if he were a member of the royal family when he evaluates opportunities,” the source said. “He’s seen royals who have left the royal family, like Sarah Ferguson, whose path he does not want to emulate. He wants to do things that are a right fit for him, but that can be very limiting. And, of course, they need to find ways to make money, so they are eager to find partnerships that are the right fit and fruitful for them.”
