The Duke of Sussex has been named as one of the most influential people of 2021, as he celebrates his 37th birthday.
Prince Harry appears on the cover of Time magazine alongside his wife, Meghan, Duchess of Sussex.
The couple, who are living in California with their son, Archie, and daughter, Lilibet, after they stepped down as working royals last year, feature on Time’s list of the 100 most influential people of 2021.
Meghan, wearing a light-coloured shirt and trousers, stands slightly in front of Prince Harry, who leans on her right shoulder as the couple look directly into the camera for the cover picture.
Another photograph shows the pair walking hand-in-hand against a forest backdrop, smiling at each other as they stroll along.
The release of the cover comes as Prince Harry was sent birthday greetings online by members of the royal family.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s official Twitter account posted a picture of him along with the words “Happy Birthday Prince Harry!”
A similar message on the Queen’s Twitter account featured four pictures of Harry, including one of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex together.
The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall posted three images on their official social media account, including two of Prince Harry with his father.
The message said: “Wishing The Duke of Sussex a very Happy Birthday today!” and included a birthday cake emoji.
The couple are likely to celebrate the duke’s birthday privately at their Montecito home and have said they are “humbled” to be part of the Time 100 list.
In a statement on their Archewell website, they praised World Trade Organisation Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, who also appears on the list.
The couple said they share with her an “urgent mission to achieve worldwide vaccine equity”, calling for a “just, fair and humanitarian approach to getting every corner of the world equal access” to Covid-19 vaccines.
The statement read: “Vaccine equity means … creating a level playing field for all nations, all communities and all families.
“The duke and duchess are honoured to be Ngozi’s partner in pursuing that goal and are proud to be listed alongside her on this year’s Time 100.”
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle leave St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle after their 2018 wedding. Reuters -
Prince Harry with son, Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor, in Canada. Photo: Sussex Royal -
Charles, Prince of Wales and Diana, Princess of Wales leave the Lindo Wing of St Mary's Hospital with their son, Prince Harry, in 1984. Getty Images -
Prince Charles, Prince William, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex arrive at St Mary Magdalene's church in eastern England in December 2018. Reuters -
A personal and undated photo of Diana, Princess of Wales, on holiday with Prince Harry. AP -
Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, meet a koala during a visit to Taronga Zoo in Sydney in October 2018. AAP -
Diana, Princess of Wales, Eton housemaster Dr Andrew Gailey, Prince Harry, Prince William and Prince Charles outside Manor House on Prince William's first day at Eton College in Eton, Berkshire, in 1995. Getty Images -
Prince William and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, and Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, in July 2018. Getty Images -
Prince Charles, Prince of Wales and Diana, Princess of Wales with their sons William and Harry aboard Royal Yacht Britannia in Venice in 1985. Getty Images -
Queen Elizabeth II with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in June 2018. Reuters -
Prince Harry, Prince Philip and Prince William attend the Rugby World Cup final match between New Zealand against Australia at Twickenham in 2015. Reuters. -
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle with their son Archie, while meeting Archbishop Desmond Tutu at the Desmond & Leah Tutu Legacy Foundation in Cape Town, South Africa, in September 2019. Reuters -
Prince William poses with David Beckham and Prince Harry at an FA reception at the Saxon Hotel in Johannesburg, South Africa, in 2010. Getty Images -
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex arrive at Auwal Mosque, the first and oldest mosque in South Africa, in the Bo Kaap district of Cape Town, South Africa, in September 2019. Reuters -
An official engagement photo of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, taken by photographer Alexi Lubomirski at Frogmore House. Reuters -
One of the official wedding photos of Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, taken on the East Terrace of Windsor Castle. AP -
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex participates in a gumboot throwing competition with Prince Harry in Auckland, New Zealand, in October 2018. AFP -
Prince Harry during his five-month deployment in Afghanistan in 2012. EPA -
An official photo released by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, following Archie's christening in July 2019. AP -
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are interviewed by Oprah Winfrey for a CBS special released in March 2021. Reuters -
Britain's Prince William and Prince Harry enjoy a concert in the gardens of Buckingham Palace in June 2002. AP -
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle speaking about their engagement in November 2017. AP -
Prince Harry poses with Meghan Markle in the Sunken Garden of Kensington Palace, London, after announcing their engagement in 2017. Reuters -
Prince Harry and former US president Barack Obama watch a wheelchair basketball event during the Invictus Games in Toronto, Canada, in September 2017. Reuters -
Britain's Prince Harry embraces a fan during a public walk in Melbourne in October 2018. AFP -
Raja Al Gurg with Emirates Group chairman Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed and Prince Harry. Photo: Motivate Publishing -
Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex attend the Centenary of the Armistice Service at Westminster Abbey in London, England, in November 2018. WireImage -
Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex sail across Sydney harbour at Sydney Olympic Park in October 2018. WireImage -
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle arrive at the New Zealand House to sign the book of condolence on behalf of the Royal Family in London in March 2019. Reuters -
Prince Harry and and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, pose for a photo with their newborn baby son in St George's Hall at Windsor Castle in Windsor in May 2019. AFP -
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle with their son Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor following his christening. AP -
Prince William and Prince Harry the Service of Thanksgiving for the life of Princess Diana in London in August 2007 -
Prince Charles with Princess Diana and sons Harry and William at Balmoral in 1988. Getty Images -
Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh reacts as he talks with Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex as they leave St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle, Windsor, after the wedding of Lady Gabriella Windsor and Thomas Kingston in May 2019. AFP -
Archie as a baby, holding Prince Harry's hand. Photo: Sussex Royal -
Prince Harry, pictured competing during the 3rd annual Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic in New York in June 2010 -
Prince William and Prince Harry look on during a visit to a classroom during a lesson for herd boys, in Semongkong, Lesotho, in June 2010. Getty Images
Jose Andres, chef and founder of World Central Kitchen, paid tribute to the couples in a piece for the magazine.
He said: “In a world where everyone has an opinion about people they don’t know, the duke and duchess have compassion for the people they don’t know. They don’t just opine. They run towards the struggle.”
The past few weeks have been busy for the duke, who on Monday co-hosted a virtual military show alongside US first lady Jill Biden to honour those taking part in the Warrior Games, a sporting event for wounded US military members and veterans.
Prince Harry was inspired to found his Invictus Games after attending the Warrior Games in Colorado in 2013 and seeing how the challenge of competitive sports aided in the recovery of injured members of the American armed forces.
He said: “I am so sorry that we’re not all together at the Warrior Games where we should be.
“The pandemic has certainly changed or flipped life upside down for so many people.”
