Prince Harry reveals thoughts on 40th birthday as Prince George learns to fly – live

The Duke of Sussex reaches his milestone 40th birthday on Sunday.

In a statement to the BBC, Harry said he was “excited” about reaching the milestone, adding: “Whatever the age, my mission is to continue showing up and doing good in the world.”

Forty photos – one for every year of Harry’s life – have been compiled to mark the duke entering his fifth decade.

The pictures, brought together by the PA news agency, show the transition of the youngest son of the King and the late Diana, Princess of Wales from newborn baby to cheeky toddler and beyond.

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Prince George is reportedly already learning to fly and took his maiden voyage on the final day of his school summer holidays.

According to The Sun, the future king “loved” his first flight, which took place on the White Waltham Airfield near Maidenhead.

Reports suggest The Prince and Princess of Wales watched the 11-year-old take off from the runway with an instructor and come back to land safely just under an hour later.

All three royals were then said to have relaxed at the airfield’s clubhouse before returning to their Windsor home.

An eyewitness told the newspaper: “George is only 11 years old but it is the right time to start. The Royal Family has a proud tradition of flying and it looks like George is next in line.

“His parents watched George take flight from the safety of the ground but he flew with an instructor and loved it.”

The Duke of Sussex reaches his milestone 40th birthday on Sunday.

In a statement to the BBC, Harry said he was “excited” about reaching the milestone, saying: “I was anxious about 30, I’m excited about 40.

“Whatever the age, my mission is to continue showing up and doing good in the world.”

The prince also spoke about the importance of his children, Archie, five, and Lilibet, three.

“Becoming a father of two incredibly kind and funny kids has given me a fresh perspective on life, as well as sharpening my focus in all my work,” the prince said in a statement released by his spokesperson.

“Being a dad is one of life’s greatest joys and has only made me more driven and more committed to making this world a better place.”

Royal author Ingrid Seward said that the former actress is good at sticking by her decisions, regardless of the consequences.

She told GB News: “I don’t think Meghan regrets anything. She doesn’t seem to regret the fact that she never speaks to her own father, I still find that very strange.”

“She doesn’t seem to regret the fact that her first marriage failed. She doesn’t seem to regret that she’s upset the Royal Family,” Ms Seward added.

“I don’t think she’s a girl that has regrets. I think that she’s very strong and very determined.”

Harry, 39, has been a keen player of the sport for years.

“POLO is a new documentary series that follows elite global players and offers an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at the fast-paced world of the sport,” the streaming giant said in a statement.

“From Archewell Productions and Boardwalk Pictures. Premiering this December.”

“[The royal family], understandably, don’t trust him,” Richard Fitzwilliams told Fox News Digital.

“Expect more ‘quasi-royal’ overseas tours as these seem successful. Meghan’s upcoming Netflix program is pivotal, as they desperately need the contract, which expires next year.”

“Their future is in the US, not the UK,” he added. “But they obviously have to monetise their royal connections to survive.”

Harry and Meghan recently completed their second unofficial tour of the year to Colombia.

Prince William has today stressed the importance of “multi-national relationships” in international defence while giving a speech to graduates at the Royal Air Force College in Cranwell.

“I do want to take this moment though, to highlight not only the importance of your achievements to date, but also that of the roles you will play in supporting the futures of your countries’ air forces.

“I say ‘your countries’, as I know that in addition to our newest Royal Air Force officers on parade today, there are also officers from Jordan, Kenya, Pakistan and Uganda.

“Multi-national relationships are key to international defence, security, and peace.

“The relationships you have formed through training will be key in allowing you to achieve success in future roles, and enhancing the security of all our nations.”

William is a graduate of the Lincolnshire base himself and received his “wings” in 2008.

King Charles thanked the female rugby team from New Zealand for surprising him with a hug at Buckingham Palace yesterday.

“I much appreciated this chance to meet you and have such a warm hug from most of you,” he said before adding, “very healing”.

During the meeting, the king expressed his regret that he will not be able to visit New Zealand anytime soon “on doctor’s orders.”

Yesterday’s engagements also saw the king meet with New Zealand’s female rugby team at the palace, who gave the monarch an unexpected group hug.

Prince William has warned of the likelihood of the UK facing “future threats” during a speech at the Royal Air Force College in Cranwell today.

The heir to the throne, 42, said: “We live in a time of change and uncertainty, and you, as the future of the Royal Air Force, are the ones who will ensure that we are able to adapt and face future threats.”

William is himself a former search and rescue pilot.