Prince Harry has done a lot of growing up in the public eye since his birth in 1984.
From the palace to his royal engagements around the world, Harry has had quite the transformation.
December 1984. Three months after his birth, Prince Henry
of Wales is christened at St George’s Chapel in Windsor. Here he is with his mother, Princess
Diana, in an official portrait. October 1985.
Harry, 11 months, plays with the piano with his brother William, 3, at their home in Kensington
Palace. December 1986.
A cheeky Harry, 2, poses for a family photo with Prince William, Prince Charles, Princess
Diana, and Tigga the dog at their home in Kensington Palace.
September 1987. Harry, 3, waves to photographers as he arrives
in a matching blue sweater and shorts outfit for his first day of nursery school at Mrs.
Mynor’s in Notting Hill, London. Big brother William also attended Mrs. Mynors, which was
based on the Montessori teaching principles. June 1989.
A 4-year-old Harry and brother William – not Prince George, despite what your eyes may
lead you to believe – attend their first official royal engagement at the Beating the
Retreat Parade not far from home at Kensington Palace.
October 1991 Harry and William, in their Canadian tuxedo
best, visit Queen Elizabeth II’s ship, “Ottawa,” during a trip to Toronto. Note the adorable
Velcro shoes they’re both sporting. April 1993
Harry, Diana, and William are the faces of pure joy after finishing a log ride at the
Thorpe Park amusement park. July 1993
Harry, 8, rides in a light tank during a visit to the Barracks of Light Dragoons in Hanover,
Germany. January 1995
Harry, 10, strikes a pose with his skis during a family trip to Klosters, Switzerland, an
annual vacation destination for the British royal family.
January 1996 Harry is photographed after a day of skiing
in Klosters. Fun fact about the ski village often frequented by the royals: there are
two chair lifts named after Harry's father, Charles.
September 1997 Harry and William attend Princess Diana’s
funeral. Harry would quietly turn 13 nine days later.
September 1998 Ahead of his 14th birthday, Harry reports
for his first day of school at Eton College, following the footsteps of brother Prince
William, Diana’s father, and Diana’s brother. July 1999
A casual looking Harry smiles for cameras as the royal family celebrates brother William’s
successful driving test at Highgrove, their father’s home in Gloucestershire.
December 1999 Harry sports braces while meeting the public
after attending Christmas Day church at Sandringham. April 2000
Harry gives his ski attire an update, swapping out the bandana from the '90s for this cozy
knit hat, during the royal family's annual trek to Klosters.
March 2002 A braces-free Harry, 17, smiles for photographers
with Charles and William during the family's annual ski trip in Klosters.
May 2003 Harry hangs out in his dorm room, which includes
a photo of Princess Diana, at Eton College during a portrait series that was taken ahead
of his graduation. November 2003
Harry, 19, tries his hand at being a horse whisperer during an official visit to Australia.
July 2004 Harry brings a pop of color to Cirencester
Park Polo Club for the annual Queen Mother's Cup. Note the extremely subtle peach fuzz
on the 19-year-old's face. April 2005
Harry suits up for the civil wedding ceremony of Charles and Camilla at Windsor Guildhall.
June 2005 Harry, 21, marches with fellow army cadets
in the Trooping of New Colours at the Royal Military Academy in Sandhurst, England.
July 2006 Harry looks unstoppable after playing polo
in torrential rain at Cirencester Park Polo Club in England. (The rain would explain the
excess dirt and moisture on the prince.) July 2007
Harry, 22, completes a human sandwich with Kanye West and Diddy at the after party for
a Concert for Diana, which Harry organized with William to celebrate the life of their
mother at Wembley Stadium. January 2008
Harry, 24, sits at an observation post in Helmend Province, Afghanistan, during his
first tour with British forces. May 2009
Harry basks in the New York sunshine during the 2009 Veuve Clicquot Manhattan Polo Classic
on Governor's Island. June 2009
Harry poses in front of a helicopter during a photo call with William at RAF Shawbury.
Both princes received their military helicopter training at Shawbury, home of the Defence
Helicopter Flying School. June 2010
Harry, 25, smiles (and makes a case for berets) while watching a foot patrol training exercise
during a visit to the Westpoint Military Academy in New York.
April 2011 While Pippa Middleton's dress was all the
rage at the 2011 wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton, Prince Harry didn't look
so bad himself. Here, the best man and maid of honor take it all in at the famous balcony
at Buckingham Palace. March 2012
Harry gives an intense look while touring the Bahamas in a full uniform (beret included).
The visit was part of Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee festivities.
September 2012 Harry gives a thumbs up during his second
deployment with the Army Air Corps in Afghanistan. In 2013, following the end of his tour, Harry
revealed that as commander, he had fired on the Taliban while trying to rescue ground
troops. December 2013
A bearded Harry, 29, smiles with brother William while leaving Christmas Day service at Sandringham.
This was one of the first times Harry sported a true beard. Look at that stuff grow (and
go). May 2014
Harry finds himself in a crisp gingham shirt while taking in the sights of the Colosseum
in Rome. Note that the beard did not make the trip (but not to worry, it would return
the following year). June 2015
A clean-shaven Harry arrives for a gala concert in aid of Wellchild in London. If any 30-year-old
royal could pull off the no-tie look that year, it was Prince Harry.
October 2015 Harry's beard makes a grand return during
the prince's meeting with the Walking With the Wounded team in London.
March 2016 Harry, 31, learns about tiger traps in western
Nepal during an official visit. November 2016
Harry steps out in full uniform while participating in Remembrance Day ceremonies in London.
May 2017 Harry, 32, reacts during the UK team launch
for the annual Invictus Games. Folks, this is the look of love at its finest here.
September 2017 Harry and Meghan make their first public appearance
as a couple at the 2017 Invictus Games in Toronto. Meghan had lived in Toronto for a
number of years while working on her USA Network show, Suits.
November 2017 Harry, 33, and Meghan, smile at photographers
following their engagement announcement at The Sunken Gardens in Kensington Palace.
March 2018 Harry and Meghan are as chic as can be as
they arrive for Commonwealth Day service at Westminster Abbey in London.