Prince Harry’s Real Name Is Not What You Think — His Birth Name Was Chosen By Charles And Diana

Prince Harry has spent his entire life being known by one of the most recognisable names in the world, but the Duke of Sussex was actually given a different first name at birth.

Born in 1984 to then-Prince Charles and Diana, Princess of Wales, Harry was formally named Prince Henry Charles Albert David of Wales.

Yet from the moment his name was announced, it was made clear that he would be known as Harry.

So while millions know him simply as Prince Harry, Henry is his actual first name — a detail that is easily overlooked because of the nickname he has used throughout his life.

The Royal Names Chosen By Charles And Diana

Choosing a royal baby’s name comes with a huge weight of tradition, and Harry’s full name was no exception.

Henry, Charles, Albert and David all carried royal connections, reflecting the convention of giving members of the Royal Family several names with links to previous generations.

Harry was the second son of Charles and Diana, following the birth of Prince William in 1982.

He later became one of the most recognisable members of the Royal Family before stepping back from official duties alongside Meghan Markle in 2020.

The couple married in 2018 after meeting in 2016 and eventually moved to California,