34 Iconic Photos of Prince Harry Through the Years
Ahead of Prince Harry's 34th birthday on September 15, we've rounded up the most iconic pictures of the Duke of Sussex throughout the years before his marriage to Meghan Markle. See the royal's evolution throughout the years here.


Since the Duke of Sussex turns 34 this week (ugh, such a Virgo), we've decided to take a look back at some of the most glorious moments throughout the royal's life B.M.M. (before Meghan Markle)—from his bromance with Barack Obama to that one time in 1997 when he posed with the Spice Girls. I'm not going to say he's gotten significantly hotter as he's aged, but I'm not not going to say that either. Decide for yourself, ahead.

1985
Wills has been Harry's day one since year one. Look at how cute they are.

1986
Need these overalls. Now.

1987
Searching for my haters.

1988
Princess Charlotte would go on to recreate this same pose 30 years later.

1991
TFW a seven-year-old rocks ski gear better than you ever will.

1992
I love everything about this photo, but I need to know why they're wearing sweaters. Justin Bieber, any thoughts?

1997
A moment of silence for the fact that Posh Spice attended this little boy's wedding 21 years later. Any guesses on his favorite Spice Girl? Go.

1998
Bandana game strong.

2001
Pictured: Harry in his very angsty teenage years. "Is this how they pose in the movies?"

2002
The original Lip Bite did not originate from Prince Harry at his wedding. You're very welcome.

2003
The only way to move your shit of your dorm. College students, take notes.

2003
"YOU told Grandmum I forgot to walk the corgi, didn't you?"

2006
The image that single-handedly invented body language experts.

2006
"I can't believe that 12 years from now I'm going to have to move my wedding around for you." —Princess Eugenie

2007
Going in for the kill...

2007
"He was a sk8r boi..." 🎶

2008
A hero in my heart and for the U.K.

2008
A sweet throwback photo of some (future) in-law bonding time with none other than K.Midd.

2010
It's Britney, bitch.

2010
Prince Harry pictured on a trip to Botswana (the place he and Meghan Markle fell in love years later) helping a child button his jacket in an education center. My heart will go on.

2010
Somebody call 911. I am deceased.

2011
When you get a little too excited during the polo match.

2012
Happy holidays from the Mountbatten-Windsors!

2013
Spotted: a beardless Harry!

2014
Also spotted: a very hot Harry.

2015
Pictured: Me and Harry in the club.

2015
Henry David Thoreau Charles Albert David. (Yes, Henry.)

2015
I don't know how to unpack this.

2016
"It's pretty amazing what these things can do, you know?"

2016
Good Girl Boy Gone Bad.

2016
Tales from the Star Wars scene that could have been. R.I.P.

2017
"You're not thinking about eating my popcorn again, are you?"

2017
Find someone who looks at you the way Prince Harry looks at Barack Obama.

2018
This Harry gallery wouldn't be complete without Meghan, so tag yourself. I'm Nacho. Happy birthday, Harry!
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