Harry has ‘new father figure’ and ‘won’t have a royal in sight’ at birthday

Prince Harry will celebrate his 36th birthday without a royal relative in sight, apart from his wife and son.

A party to mark the occasion is being hosted by music producer David Foster – who is said to have become a “father figure” to him.

But Harry’s real dad Prince Charles, brother Prince William and the rest of the Royal Family are ­“unlikely” to be at the lavish bash, a source said.

The party, on September 15, will be held at the Los Angeles home of Foster, 70, whose wife Katharine McPhee went to the same school as the Duchess of Sussex.

Also missing from the guest list will be Meghan’s ­estranged father Thomas. The source said: “David wants to make it special for Harry but also keep it casual and low-key with some fine wine, great food and intimate company.

“He is setting aside the fire pit at his home plus the whole outdoor area, which security will cordon off.

“The small gathering will also include his daughters Erin and Sara and their husbands. They are around the same age as Harry and Meghan.

“David has been helping to ­connect the Sussexes so they can create a group of close friends and feel more comfortable in LA.”

Canadian-born Foster has worked with many top musicians including Rod Stewart, Mariah Carey, Celine Dion and Michael Jackson.

His actress and singer wife Katharine, 36, has told of the close bond he shares with the prince.

She said: “David has got a really beautiful relationship with Harry. They’re so cute, like father and son.”

Dad-of-five Foster helped the Sussexes find a secluded compound on Vancouver Island when they ­relocated to Canada after stepping down from the Royal Family.

Katharine said her husband has got a big heart and “loves to help the people he cares about”.

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