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King Charles Wanted to Name Harry 'Albert,' Diana Said No
22 Sep
Summary
- King Charles initially wanted to name Prince Harry 'Albert'.
- Princess Diana vetoed the name 'Albert' for her son.
- Meghan Markle affectionately calls Prince Harry 'H' and 'Papa Sussex'.
Prince Harry's memoir, "Spare," has unveiled a previously unknown detail about his naming. King Charles III had initially intended to name his second son Albert. However, Prince Harry's late mother, Princess Diana, reportedly vetoed this choice.
Ultimately, Prince Harry was given the full name Henry Charles Albert David, with Henry being his official given name and Harry a widely used nickname. The name Albert, though not his primary name, was included as one of his middle names. This revelation highlights Princess Diana's influence on her children's names.
Further insights from Harry's life include personal revelations from his wife, Meghan Markle. She has shared that she affectionately calls her husband "H." This nickname was revealed in an interview in October 2022.
Additionally, Meghan has used the endearing term "Papa Sussex" for Prince Harry, notably in a social media post in March 2026, crediting him as the photographer for a picture of their daughter, Princess Lilibet.
