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.

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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
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1985

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

1986
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1986

Need these overalls. Now.

1987
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1987

Searching for my haters.

1988
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1988

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

1991
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1991

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

1992
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1992

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

1998
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1998

Bandana game strong.

2001
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2001

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

2003
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2003

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

2003
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2003

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

2006
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2006

The image that single-handedly invented body language experts.

2006
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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
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2007

Going in for the kill...

2007
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2007

"He was a sk8r boi..." 🎶

2008
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2008

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

2008
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2008

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

2010
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2010

It's Britney, bitch.

2010
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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
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2010

Somebody call 911. I am deceased.

2011
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2011

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

2012
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2012

Happy holidays from the Mountbatten-Windsors!

2013
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2013

Spotted: a beardless Harry!

2014
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2014

Also spotted: a very hot Harry.

2015
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2015

Pictured: Me and Harry in the club.

2015
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2015

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

2015
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2015

I don't know how to unpack this.

2016
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2016

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

2016
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2016

Good Girl Boy Gone Bad.

2017
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2017

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

2017
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2017

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

2018
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2018

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

Rachel Epstein
Rachel Epstein

Rachel Epstein is a writer, editor, and content strategist based in New York City. Most recently, she was the Managing Editor at Coveteur, where she oversaw the site’s day-to-day editorial operations. Previously, she was an editor at Marie Claire, where she wrote and edited culture, politics, and lifestyle stories ranging from op-eds to profiles to ambitious packages. She also launched and managed the site’s virtual book club, #ReadWithMC. Offline, she’s likely watching a Heat game or finding a new coffee shop.