In honor of Prince Harry’s recent birthday, Meghan Markle, his wife, shared a vintage photo to commemorate the occasion. The image captured a moment from ten years ago when Harry participated in a RAF flypast at Goodwood Aerodrome in West Sussex, sporting a rugged beard. Meghan accompanied the photo with a caption, “Oh hi, birthday boy,” along with a fire emoji.
While supporters of the couple appreciated the gesture, critics raised concerns about the authenticity of the picture and questioned Meghan’s choice of using an old photo, especially due to its connection to Harry’s ex-girlfriend, Cressida Bonas.
Some critics commented that Meghan should have shared a more recent and heartfelt photo to mark Harry’s birthday, rather than relying on a dated image. The snapshot dated back to a time when Harry, then 31, had just returned from conservation projects in Africa and was attending an event commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Britain victory.
According to reports, on the same day the photo was taken in 2015, Harry reportedly spent the evening with Cressida Bonas after she had recently separated from her then-boyfriend. Harry and Cressida had a two-year relationship from 2012 to 2014, introduced by Princess Eugenie, but they eventually parted ways due to Cressida’s discomfort with the intense public scrutiny associated with the royal family.
Cressida later found love with Harry Wentworth-Stanley, a real estate agent and property investor, whom she married in July 2020. The couple now has two children together, a son named Wilbur and a daughter named Delphina.
In a recent public appearance, Harry and Meghan attended the One805LIVE! Concert in California, where they appeared happy and united. This marked their first joint public outing in five months, supporting a charity event for first responders in Santa Barbara County.
The couple’s appearance at the concert comes after Harry’s private meeting with his father, King Charles, in London, sparking speculation about the potential for more public engagements together. Following his reunion with his father, Harry traveled to Ukraine for an interview, where he expressed his views on family matters and shared insights on his Netflix projects.
Despite his candid remarks, some experts believe Harry’s openness about family issues could have consequences, potentially complicating future relationships. Former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond suggested that Harry’s comments might have been better left unsaid, emphasizing the importance of discretion in such matters.
While Harry continues to navigate public scrutiny and family dynamics, his recent actions and statements have reignited interest and speculation among royal watchers and the media.