We all know him as Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and have always heard him be referred to as Harry since he was a boy - Haz, by his wife Meghan. So, hot on the heels of the pair's explosive documentary dropping on Netflix on Thursday, December 8, it may come as a surprise (to some) to hear that the royal third in line to the throne's name isn't actually Harry.
Technically, Harry is the prince's nickname and a standard one for the first name of Henry (fun fact) but one that stuck and became the name the world knows him as. His full name is actually Henry Charles Albert David - in full, it's quite a mouthful: Prince Henry Charles Albert David, duke of Sussex, earl of Dumbarton, Baron Kilkeel, formerly Prince Harry of Wales.
Typically, most monarchs who are given the name Henry are referred to by close friends as 'Harry' - including the infamous Henry VIII, reports Metro. Growing up, he was given this name but at official events, he is referenced as Henry. For example, when Harry and Meghan announced their engagement, the statement read: "His Royal Highness Prince Henry of Wales and Ms. Meghan Markle Are Engaged to Be Married."
