Early Life and Education of Harry Styles: A Complete Timeline

An overview of the childhood and early education of Harry Styles, highlighting the experiences that shaped the journey.

Harry Styles is a highly influential English singer, songwriter, and actor. Rising to fame as a member of the boy band One Direction, he has since established a successful solo career marked by his distinctive showmanship, artistic expression, and bold fashion choices. Styles's impact on popular culture extends beyond music, making him a significant figure in contemporary entertainment and style.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1973: Inspiration from Papillon Film

In 1973, the film Papillon inspired the design of Harry Styles's butterfly tattoo on his sternum.

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February 1994: Harry Styles Born

Harry Edward Styles was born on February 1994 in Redditch, Worcestershire, England, to Anne Twist and Desmond Styles.

2013: Mother's Marriage to Robin Twist

In 2013, Harry Styles's mother married Robin Twist, adding to his family with a stepbrother and stepsister.

2014: Endorsement of HeForShe Campaign

In 2014, Harry Styles endorsed Emma Watson's HeForShe gender equality campaign.

December 2015: Tattoo on The Late Late Show

In December 2015, Harry Styles got a tattoo on television as a dare on The Late Late Show with James Corden.

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2015: Sponsorship of Water Wells in India

In 2015, Harry Styles sponsored water wells in India via Drop4Drop in support of Life Water's World Water Day campaign.

2016: Views on Brexit

In 2016, Harry Styles visited the House of Lords to attend a debate on Brexit following an invitation by Labour peer Lord Winston, stating that "anything that brings people together is better than things that pull people apart".

2017: First Use of TPWK Slogan

In 2017, Harry Styles began using the "Treat People with Kindness" slogan during his debut concert tour on a badge on his guitar and tour merchandise.

2017: Confirmation of Polythelia

In 2017, Harry Styles confirmed that he has polythelia, a condition where a person has more than two nipples.

2017: Death of Stepfather, Robin Twist

In 2017, Harry Styles's stepfather, Robin Twist, passed away from cancer, marking a difficult time for Styles and his family.

2018: Pride Month T-shirts and Activism

In 2018, Harry Styles' online store sold T-shirts with the slogan "Treat People with Kindness" in a rainbow print for Pride Month, with profits benefiting GLSEN. That year, Styles also tweeted in support of the March for Our Lives petition, and added "Black Lives Matter" and "End Gun Violence" stickers to his guitar.

October 2019: "Do You Know Who You Are?" Campaign Launch

In October 2019, Harry Styles launched teaser posters and a website bot called "Do You Know Who You Are?" to mark World Mental Health Day, offering positive messages and ending with "TPWK. LOVE, H."

December 2019: Response to Question on Using Influence

In December 2019, Harry Styles responded to an interview question about not using his influence more often to support specific causes.

December 2019: TPWK Origin

In a December 2019 interview, Harry Styles spoke about the origin of "Treat People with Kindness (TPWK)" slogan, stating it started as a pin on his guitar strap and evolved into a larger movement.

May 2020: Support for Black Lives Matter

In May 2020, Harry Styles showed support for Black Lives Matter, urging fans to share and donate in support, and pledged to donate to a bail fund for arrested Black Lives Matter activists following the murder of George Floyd.

2020: COVID-19 Relief Efforts

During the COVID-19 lockdowns in 2020, Harry Styles released t-shirts to raise money for the COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund and paid his core tour crew's salaries.

June 2022: Advocacy for Abortion Rights

In June 2022, when Roe v. Wade was overturned, Harry Styles tweeted his devastation for the people of America and referenced the ruling at his concert in Austin, Texas, saying that "No one can tell you what to do with your own body, it's yours."

June 2022: Donation to International Rescue Committee

On June 2, 2022, Harry Styles announced he was donating his appearance fee from Apple's AirPods' spatial audio campaign to the International Rescue Committee to help Ukrainian refugees.

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2022: Partnership with Everytown for Gun Safety

In 2022, following the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, Harry Styles partnered with Everytown for Gun Safety for shows across North America.

July 2023: Love On Tour and Ukrainian Refugees

In July 2023, Harry Styles invited three Ukrainian refugees supported by the International Rescue Committee (IRC) to Love On Tour at his show at Warsaw's PGE Narodowy Stadium, continuing his partnership with the IRC.

2023: Holmes Chapel Fan Visits

In 2023, Harry Styles's childhood village, Holmes Chapel, saw an influx of 5,000 fans, leading the Holmes Chapel Partnership to hire tour guides to manage the demand.

June 2024: Holmes Chapel Walking Tour Launch

In June 2024, Holmes Chapel, Harry Styles's childhood village, launched a 2.5–3 hour guided walking tour that includes the bakery where Styles used to work and the Tremlow Viaduct featured in the One Direction documentary.

2025: World Marathon Majors Completion

In 2025, Harry Styles completed the Tokyo and Berlin World Marathon Majors, achieving a personal-best time of 2:59:13 in Berlin under the pseudonym “Sted Sarandos”.