Though the royal rift between Prince Harry, Prince William and their father King Charles continues to wage on, there are some hints that conditions are softening—åt least a little—between Harry and his father, and his recent visits to the U.K. are a major hint.

Despite his controversial rift with the royal family, Prince Harry is getting some well-wishes for his birthday. The British royal, who turns 40 on Sunday, received birthday tributes from his father, King Charles III, and brother, Prince William, on social media.

Prince William and King Charles shared birthday wishes for Prince Harry on social media on Sunday, Sept. 15 to celebrate his 40th birthday. The surprise messages came amid an ongoing rift between the Duke of Sussex and his father and brother.

Royal insider Rebecca English shared how King Charles felt after Prince Harry's birthday call last November and how he was upset that some personal messages were released. See more, here.

Prince Harry's relationship with father King Charles leaves much to be desired as things are, but one royal expert believes there's a potential way out of their standstill. Commenting on the possibility of a rapprochement on the Duke of Sussex' imminent visit to his home country,

Sky News contributor Emily Carver says a reunion between Prince Harry and his father, King Charles, “doesn’t look likely”.