In pictures: Prince Harry through the years

As Prince Harry celebrates his [**32nd birthday**](http://Prince Harry celebrates 32nd birthday), here is a look back at the last three decades of his life in pictures.

  • The early years

The Prince and Princess of Wales following the birth of Prince Harry in 1984. Credit: PA
Three-month-old Prince Henry Charles Albert David was christened on 21 December 1984. Credit: PA
The young prince lost his mother at the age of 12. Credit: PA

  • Teenage years

Harry pictured at the age of 13. Credit: PA
Harry followed in his brother's footsteps and attended Eton College. Credit: PA
Prince Harry holds up a 'birthday shirt' at West Ham football club's ground. Credit: PA

  • Harry the military man

Harry began his military career as an Officer cadet at Sandhurst in May 2005. Credit: PA
The Queen smiles as she reviews her grandson at the completion of his training at Sandhurst military academy. Credit: PA
Captain Wales served as an Apache Helicopter Pilot/Gunner in southern Afghanistan Credit: PA
Prince Harry undertook two tours of duty to Afghanistan during his military career. Credit: PA

  • Charity is close to Harry's heart

Harry with a child being helped by the Lesotho Fund in South Africa during his gap year in 2005. Credit: PA
Harry has been actively involved in charity work over the years especially in Africa. Credit: PA

  • The fun-loving Prince

Harry took on the world's fastest man Usain Bolt during a trip to Jamaica. Credit: PA
Princes Harry and William enjoying themselves at a charity concert in memory of their mother. Credit: PA
Prince Harry and his aunt Princess Royal share a joke. Credit: PA

  • Harry at 30 and beyond

A new wax figure of the prince was unveiled at Madame Tussauds to mark his 30th birthday. Credit: PA
Since leaving the military, Harry is focusing on charitable work and public service duties. Credit: PA