Photos: Prince Harry through the years
Britain's Prince Harry has often tried to keep his private life private, but most recently he's been in the spotlight after he and his wife, Meghan, said they are planning “to step back” as senior members of the royal family. Here's a look back at his life in photos.
1984, Prince Charles and Princess Diana
The Prince and Princess of Wales, Prince Charles and Princess Diana leave St. Mary's Hospital in Paddington, London with their new baby son on Sept. 16, 1984. Princess Diana carries new baby, Prince Harry who was born on Sept. 15. (AP Photo)
1987, England Prince Harry Nursery School
Britain’s Prince Harry waves to photographers on his first day at a kindergarten in Notting Hill, West London on Sept. 16, 1987. (AP Photo/Martin Cleaver)
1988, England Prince Harry William and Princess Diana
Britain's Prince Harry sticks out his tongue for the cameras on the balcony of Buckingham Palace in London, England on June 11, 1988, following the Trooping of the Colour. Princess Diana holds Harry, as a smiling Prince William sits in front, and Lady Gabriella Windsor is seen on the left. (AP Photo/Steve Holland)
1995, BRITAIN V-J DAY
Britain's Princess of Wales sits next to her youngest son Prince Harry during V-J day celebrations in London Saturday August 19, 1995. Prince Harry sits with his feet resting on his shoes. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)
1997, BRITAIN DIANA
Prince Charles, right, accompanies his sons Prince William, left and Prince Harry after they arrived at Kensington Palace to view some of the flowers and mementos left in memory of their mother Princess Diana in London, Friday, Sept. 5, 1997. The funeral for Princess Diana, who was killed in a car crash in Paris Aug. 31, will be on Saturday at Westminster Abbey. (AP Photo/David Brauchli)
1997, BRITAIN DIANA
The Duke of Edinburgh, Prince William, Earl Spencer, Prince Harry and Prince Charles walk outside Westminster Abbey during the funeral procession for Diana, Princess of Wales Saturday, Sept. 6, 1997. (AP Photo/Jeff J. Mitchell, Pool)
1997, Britain Princess Diana
In this Thursday July 17, 1997 file photo, Britain's Princess Diana rides a personal watercraft with her son Prince Harry, steering, in Saint Tropez, on the French Riviera, where she is spending a few days holidaying. (AP Photo/Lionel Cironneau, File)
1998, SWITZERLAND BRITAIN ROYALS
Britain's Prince Charles, center, with his sons Harry, right, and William, left, during the official photo session during their ski holidays in Klosters, Switzerland, on Friday, January 2, 1998. (AP Photo/Keystone/Arno Balzarini)
1999, Britain’s Prince Harry and The Prince of Wales
Britain’s Prince Harry and The Prince of Wales, right, react as they watch Prince William practicing his driving with an instructor on the Highgrove Estate near Tetbury, England on July 26, 1999, owned by his father The Prince of Wales. Prince William is practicing his driving skills in preparation for his driving test. The media were given the opportunity to photograph the Princes at the start of the summer holiday season. (AP Photo/Dave Caulkin)
2005, BRITAIN ROYAL WEDDING
Britain's Queen Elizabeth II looks round to Prince Harry as they watch Prince Charles and his bride Camilla Duchess of Cornwall leave St George's Chapel in Windsor, England following the church blessing of their civil wedding ceremony, Saturday, April 9, 2005. (AP Photo/ Alastair Grant, Pool)
2006, Prince Harry
Britain's Prince Harry salutes his father Prince Charles (not shown) as he leaves, following The Sovereign's Parade at the Royal Military Academy, where Harry received his military commission at Sandhurst, England in this Wednesday, April 12, 2006 file photo. The Ministry of Defense ended speculation that had been swirling for about a week by announcing Thursday, Feb. 22, 2007, the 22-year-old prince will be sent to Iraq with his Blues and Royals regiment in May or June. Harry, a second lieutenant, will assume a troop commander's role. (AP Photo/Lefteris Pitarakis, FILE)
2007, Prince Harry
Britain's Prince Harry, left, 'high-fives' with Christopher Anderson, right, who nominated Caroline Anderson, centre, for Best Nurse during the Children Health Awards ceremony, London, Monday, Oct. 22, 2007. The Wellchild awards celebrates the achievements of brave children who have shown outstanding courage and resilience whilst coping with serious illness. (AP Photo/Sang Tan, Pool)
2007, Prince Harry, Chelsy Davy
Britain's Prince Harry, left, and Chelsy Davy smile while attending the Cricket World Cup Super 8s match between England and Australia at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in St. Peter's, Antigua, Sunday, April 8, 2007. (AP Photo/Andres Leighton)
2008, Britain Royal Prince Harry
Britain's Prince Harry poses for photos, as he holds baby Lexie Hailstone, during a visit to the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff, Wales, Thursday, June 5, 2008. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth, pool)
2008, Prince Harry
In this image made available in London, Thursday Feb. 28, 2008, Britain's Prince Harry, atop a military vehicle in the Helmand province, Southern Afghanistan Monday February 18, 2008. Prince Harry has been serving on the front line in Afghanistan with the British Army, according to an announcement by Britain's Ministry of Defence. The Prince, who is third in line to the throne, and is still deployed in the country, has been in Afghanistan since December. The deployment was not reported due to an agreement between the Ministry of Defense and news organizations, including The Associated Press. The story was leaked by an Australian magazine and a German newspaper. (AP Photo/John Stillwell, pool)
2008, Prince Harry
Britain's Prince Harry talks to journalists whilst his regiment helps out with the rebuilding of a school for disabled children in Batha-Bathe near Maseru, Lesotho, Tuesday, July 8, 2008. (AP Photo/Themba Hadebe)
2012, Jamaica Prince Harry
Britain's Prince Harry dances during a visit to the non-governmental organization RISE ( Reaching Individuals through Skills and Education ) in Kingston, Jamaica, Tuesday March 6, 2012. Harry is touring the Caribbean as part of a Diamond Jubilee tour in honor of Queen Elizabeth II as she celebrates 60 years on the throne. (AP Photo/Collin Reid)
2012, Prince Harry
In this Sunday March 11, 2012 file photo Britain's Prince Harry gives a thumbs up during the award ceremony after playing a charity polo match in Campinas, Brazil. (AP Photo/Andre Penner, File)
2012, Prince William, Duchess of Cambridge, Prince Harry
Britain's Prince William, and Kate, Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry, appear on the balcony of Buckingham Palace in central London, Tuesday, June 5, 2012, to conclude the four-day Diamond Jubilee celebrations to mark the 60th anniversary of the Queen's accession to the throne.(AP Photo/Lefteris Pitarakis)
2013, Prince Harry
Britain's Prince Harry receives a royal salute from the honor guard at Garden Island Naval base in Sydney, Australia, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2013 before boarding HMAS Leeuwin to view the International Fleet review. The prince glided through Sydney's sun-dappled harbor aboard the navy ship on Saturday, as thousands of people crowded the shoreline to catch a glimpse of royalty and celebrate the centenary of the fledgling Australian navy fleet's first arrival to the famed waterway. (AP Photo/Rob Griffith)
2013, Prince Harry
Britain's Prince Harry, Patron of the Rugby Football Union (RFU), center, plays rugby as he takes part in a coaching session at Twickenham Stadium in London, Thursday, Oct. 17, 2013 for young people from participating secondary schools across the country. (AP Photo/Lefteris Pitarakis)
2014, Charles, William, Harry
Britain's Prince Charles, center, with his sons Prince William, right, and Prince Harry stops for the media outside Lancaster House as they arrive to attend the Illegal Wildlife Trade Conference in London, Thursday, Feb. 13, 2014. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant, Pool)
2014, Prince Harry
Britain Prince Harry speaks to the media during the launch of the Invictus Games for wounded warriors at the Copper Box arena in the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in London, Thursday, March 6, 2014. The international games for invalided military personnel will be held in London in Sept. 10-14, 2014 with more than 300 competitors from across the world competing in eight adaptive sports. Invictus translates from Latin to mean undefeated, hence the games' slogan Invictus I AM. (AP Photo/Sang Tan)
2015, Prince Harry, Michelle Obama, Jill Biden
First lady Michelle Obama, accompanied by Jill Biden, left, reacts as Britain's Prince Harry hands her the basketball as the conclusion of a game of wheelchair basketball by wounded servicemen and veterans at Fort Belvoir military base, Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2015 in Fort Belvoir, Va. The event was held in support of the Invictus Games Orlando 2016. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
2017, Britain Princess Diana
Britain's Prince William, left, and Prince Harry arrive for an event at the memorial garden in Kensington Palace, London, Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2017. Princes William and Harry are paying tribute to their mother, Princess Diana, on the eve of the 20th anniversary of her death by visiting the Sunken Garden to honor Diana's work with charities. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
2017, Britain Royal Engagement
Britain's Prince Harry and his fiancee Meghan Markle pose for photographers during a photocall in the grounds of Kensington Palace in London, Monday Nov. 27, 2017. Britain's royal palace says Prince Harry and actress Meghan Markle are engaged and will marry in the spring of 2018. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)
2017, Britain Royals
Britain's Prince Harry and his fiancee Meghan Markle arrive at Nottingham Academy in Nottingham, England , Friday, Dec. 1, 2017. It was announced on Monday that Prince Harry and American actress Meghan Markle are engaged and will marry in the spring of 2018. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)
2017, Britain Royals Remembrance
Britain's Prince Harry smiles as he speaks to veterans as he attends the official opening ceremony of The Field of Remembrance at Westminster Abbey in London, Thursday, Nov. 9, 2017. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
2018, Britain Royal Wedding
Britain's Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle leave after their wedding ceremony, at St. George's Chapel in Windsor Castle in Windsor, near London, England, Saturday, May 19, 2018. (Gareth Fuller/pool photo via AP)
2018, Britain Royal Wedding
Meghan Markle and Britain's Prince Harry stand on the steps of St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle following their wedding in Windsor, near London, England, Saturday, May 19, 2018. (Jane Barlow/pool photo via AP)
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