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The Duke of Sussex was born on September 15, 1984, at St Mary’s Hospital, London to parents Prince Charles and Princess Diana.
His older brother Prince William was two years old when Harry was born.
The 6ft 1 Prince has had an eventful year, having wed Meghan Markle in a star-studded ceremony at Windsor Castle in May.
The Beckhams, Amal and George Clooney and Tom Hardy all attended the glamorous but untraditional royal wedding, which featured an American preacher and black gospel choir.
Meghan, previously an actress on popular TV show Suits, met Harry on a blind date set up by a mutual friend.
This year has also been a work-heavy one for Harry, as he split his time between mental health charity Heads Together and HIV and AIDS children’s charity Sentebale.
The Duke of Sussex has also been recognised for his charitable efforts by the international community, being awarded the Golden Heart Award by German Charity Ein Herz für Kinder (A Heart for Children) in December 2010.
He has also been awarded the Distinguished Humanitarian Leadership Award by the Atlantic Council in 2012 and was granted the 2018 Founders Award by the Royal Canadian Legion for his role in the Invictus Games.
Charity work and a caring heart had been instilled in the Prince from his mother Princess Diana, known for her charity and compassion during her life.
Harry also founded the Invictus Games in 2014, which is multi-sport event for wounded, sick or injured armed service personnel to take part.
Sports featured include wheelchair basketball, sitting volleyball and indoor rowing.
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In October, Meghan and Harry will be travelling to Sydney for the 2018 Invictus Games, with the opening ceremony taking part on October 20.
The newlyweds will visit Australia among other places in the commonwealth such as Melbourne, Fiji, Tonga and Auckland to focus on youth leadership and environmental and conservation efforts.
Prince Harry has also fought for his country, having completed his officer training at Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in April 2006.
He was commissioned as a Cornet (second lieutenant) and served in the Blues and Royals – a regiment of Household Cavalry in the British Army.
In April 2008, the Prince was then promoted to lieutenant.
Despite a debate as to whether Harry should be allowed to fight on the front-line, the royal argued his case saying: “There’s no way I’m going to put myself through Sandhurst and then sit on my arse back home while my boys are out fighting for their country.”
He was allowed to enter front-line fighting in Afghanistan as a Forward Air Controller in Helmand Province.
This made Harry the first member of the royal family to serve in a war zone since his uncle, Prince Andrew flew helicopters during the Falklands War.
Harry ended active service with the army in June 2015.
However, he has ever since been involved with the armed forces through his founding of the Invictus Games, as well as with honorary military appointments and other official engagements.
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