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Jasmine Allday

Michael Jackson's son Prince unrecognisable on GMB as he defends dad's King of Pop label

Michael Jackson's son Prince looked unrecognisable on Good Morning Britain today.

The son of the Thriller singer appeared on the ITV breakfast show today, as he was interviewed by Adil Ray and Charlotte Hawkins about his father's legacy. He discussed Halloween traditions in the family and how his father would make the holiday special for them.

During the chat, he also responded to comments that Harry Styles was the new King of Pop, a label that has always been synonymous with Michael. Whilst Prince accepted Harry was a great musician overall, he insisted his dad's title was earned over years.

Prince Jackson in 2011 with his sibling Paris (REUTERS)

Asked what he felt about Harry Styles being given the King of Pop label, he said: "Harry Styles is an incredible artist and he's got his own genre. He's an amazing artist but the King of Pop was a moniker my dad really earned during a time when the access to information, the access to popularity and fame wasn't as possible as it is today.

"With so many other social factors you have at the time, I do feel like my father is the King of Pop and always will be the King of Pop and it's not something you can ever take away because we've just evolved so much as a society."

Prince appeared on Good Morning Britain today (ITV)

He added: "Those same factors will never be the same. So when you look about where my father started to where he ended versus where all the people started to where they ended, it's just night and day of a difference."

Fans rushed to social media to pay tribute to Prince, describing him as a very "level headed" guy.

"Prince Jackson is a smart dude. His dad would be very proud along with his other siblings. #GMB," one wrote, as a second added: "Prince Jackson seems a very level headed young man. #gmb."

Michael Jackson died in 2009 (Getty Images)

A third penned: "Prince seems so well rounded #gmb," with a fourth adding: "Great interview with Prince Jackson. His positivity comes across so well.. #GMB." A fifth shared: "Prince Jackson seems like such a nice guy. #GMB."

Prince also admitted he didn't realise how famous his dad was - until he saw people fainting over his father.

"When I started to realise that this was something more was when I started watching videos of men fainting over my day. Even now, I’m understanding the full weight of his legacy – as I grow up, as I learn more about his history. His impact is so much deeper than I can fully comprehend," he explained during his appearance on Good Morning Britain.

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