This Explains Why Prince Harry Is Stepping Away From The Royal Family

There have been thousands of articles written about the British Prince since he was born in 1984. The media has been obsessed with his every move, from his charitable work to his dating life and in recent weeks the world has seen a flood of tabloids since he and his wife, Meghan Markle decided to leave the royal family.

So, even if you think you know all there is to know about the Royal Family, some of these facts will still astound you, or get you up to speed on what all the hype is about!

Harry Is Not His Real Name

Prince Harry was actually born Prince Henry Charles Albert David Mountbatten-Windsor. Quite a mouthful, right? His parents, Prince Charles and the late Princess Diana decided to nickname him Harry for short, and it certainly stuck.

He Is His Uncle’s Double

Prince Harry definitely gets his looks from his mother’s side of the family. Harry’s uncle, Charles Spencer, shares the same fair features as the Prince, with golden eyebrows and that distinctive red hair.

He Used a Nickname for His Facebook Account

In the past, it was rumored that Prince Harry used his well known nickname “Spike Wells” to set up a Facebook account. It is believed his close friends and protection officers at Scotland Yard refer to him by this name, as a way to conceal his identity from the media.

Princess Diana Had Her Own Nickname for Him

It is reported that Harry’s mother, Princess Diana had her own personal nickname for her son. She called him “Little Spencer” because of his red hair. Princess Diana’s siblings all had red hair and her nickname was certainly an homage to her family, the Spencers.