"Happy birthday to my irrepressible husband, Elton John," Furnish hilariously began the caption. "You're the best father, hardest working artist and musician, bountiful humanitarian, loving partner, and most loyal friend. Wishing you the healthiest and happiest 77th birthday," he concluded. John reciprocated the sentiment by reposting Furnish's affectionate message on his own Instagram stories, adding, "Love you, David Furnish. Always getting my best angles."
The birthday celebrations reportedly included a star-studded party at John's home, attended by a host of celebrities such as the Spice Girls, Donatella Versace, Charlotte Tilbury, and Paris Hilton, among others, all of whom extended their well wishes to the music icon.
However, amidst the festivities, reports surfaced that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were notably absent from John's birthday bash. Sources suggested that the couple had been uninvited due to a recent falling out. Harry and John had initially bonded over the musician's close friendship with the late Princess Diana, and John had even performed at the couple's royal wedding reception in 2018.
However, tensions reportedly arose when Harry and Meghan displayed what some deemed as ungrateful behavior towards John during a difficult time for the musician. John had been facing health concerns and was preparing for knee surgery. Despite his struggles, the couple allegedly failed to reach out or visit him.
In an interview with The Sun, Furnish revealed that John is set to undergo another knee operation soon but assured that he is doing well leading up to the surgery. Furnish joked that once John has recovered, he won't be able to keep him away from the dance floor.
The apparent lack of support from Harry and Meghan during John's health challenges has led to speculation of strained relations, with John reportedly not extending invitations to the couple for recent events. This turn of events marks a shift from their previously close relationship, highlighting the complexities within their social circles and the challenges of maintaining friendships amidst personal struggles.
