The Duke of Sussex is reportedly living the life he "always wanted" in California with his wife Meghan Markle and their two young children.

One of Prince Harry's friends is addressing those who believe the duke has been "brainwashed" since he met Meghan Markle.

Royal fans have been left divided after 'spotting Prince Harry' in a UK pub on his birthday yesterday (Sunday, September 15) despite the Duke of Sussex living thousands of miles away

On his 40th birthday, Harry was expected to receive a sum of between £7 and £8 million from a family trust – an amount which could influence his new life in Montecito

While it may not have been the real deal this time, the Duke of Sussex is known to have many favourite haunts in the capital. Prince Harry fans have a much better chance of spotting him in-the-flesh at the Hollywood Arms, Chelsea, a pub the Prince apparently likes so much he would frequently enter via a secret entrance.

Prince Harry has turned 40 - spending his birthday in his new California home, where he lives with his wife Meghan and his children Archie, five, and Lilibet, three. This is a look at his life - from newborn baby to cheeky toddler, from teenager to man. Harry was born on 15 September 1984 at St Mary's Hospital, London.

Prince Harry and Dr Jill Biden will join forces, just after the Duke of Sussex and Meghan Markle waded into US politics. The Duke of Sussex will join the First Lady, the Governor of New York, and the Governor of Kentucky at the Clinton Global Initiative 2024,

This news comes as Prince Harry and Meghan Markle issued a new statement about the upcoming election, urging Americans to register to vote before the deadline.