Royal watchers have unearthed a fascinating tidbit about Prince Harry as his son’s birth certificate resurfaced online. With the Duke of Sussex, aged 40, in the limelight due to the seventh Invictus Games kicking off today (Saturday, February 8) in Vancouver and Whistler, Canada, an interesting detail has come to light.
Harry, who is a founding patron of the Games, shared in a Netflix documentary: “Our Invictus Games community represents some of the bravest and most dedicated individuals from 23 nations across the globe. Heart of Invictus is the incredible story of competitors brought together through service, who are now united through sport.”
Yet, as Harry steps back into the public eye, sharp observers couldn’t overlook a detail on Prince Archie’s birth certificate that re-emerged on social media. The surprise?
Harry’s real first name isn’t Harry—it’s Henry.
Social media users expressed their shock with one posting: “PRINCE HARRYS REAL NAME IS HENRY? ? wtf,” and another echoed the sentiment: “PRINCE HARRYS REAL NAME IS HENRY? ” Indeed, the prince’s complete name—Henry Charles Albert David—is listed on formal records, including his offspring’s birth certificates. Unlike ordinary folk, the Royals don’t use a consistent last name; ‘Wales’ was once Harry’s surname of choice before he took on Sussex and Mountbatten-Windsor, reports the Mirror.
The Duke of Sussex, who often goes by Harry despite being christened Henry, shared a light-hearted moment about his name during the WellChild Awards, quipping: “My name is Henry, but everyone calls me Harry. I have no idea.”
He also celebrated the one-year countdown to the 2025 Invictus Games with a nod to Canada’s wintry appeal, joking: “There’s a reason the Invictus Games have come back to Canada, because you guys have snow! ” Harry continued to commend the dedication of the participants, expressing his admiration: “I know how much you love to serve, in many instances you live to serve, so we all continue to give you the opportunity to serve and inspire people from around the world.”
Additionally, he extended a heartfelt thanks to the Canadian organising committee and government for their unwavering support, stating: “It is one of the most incredible things. I am so grateful is the entire organizing committee and the government-every single level, here in Canada, for making this, we couldn’t have done this without support right from the get-go.”