The Duke of Sussex has led a pretty incredible life — and it's set to continue as he celebrates his 40th birthday in California.

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

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.

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

Henry Charles Albert David was born in the Lindo Wing of St Mary’s Hospital in Paddington, London, on 15 September, 1984. Harry was baptised on Friday 21 December at St George’s Chapel, where, thirty-three years later, he went on to marry Meghan Markle.

Harry went on to publish unflinching memoir Spare, which revealed tensions between him and his family - many anecdotes of which referred to his brother, Prince William, the future King of England. Harry wrote in his book that William called Meghan 'difficult', 'rude' and 'abrasive' - which he believed was regurgitating press narratives.

As Prince Harry approaches his milestone 40th birthday on Sept. 15, he's setting his sights on the future and focusing on his greatest gift: fatherhood