Photos taken during Prince Philip’s youth appearance have left Royal enthusiasts shocked at his resemblance to another royal.

The late Duke of Edinburgh, who would have celebrated his 103rd birthday on Monday (June 10), was celebrated on the r/RoyalGossip forum on Reddit – where fans couldn’t help but notice the remarkable similarities between him and his grandson, Prince Harry.

One admirer noted: “Something I really liked about Philip that Harry himself said is that he was authentic all the time no matter who was interacting with. (That’s why he said such wild things from presidents to regular people).

“Like he never pretend to be someone he wasn’t and I appreciate that.”

Accompanying the observation with a photo, they continued: “A young 10 yo Philip looking exactly like Harry.”

Echoing the sentiment, another fan pointed out: “I always think Harry looks a lot like him, weirdly. William definitely is more of a Spencer.”

Meanwhile a third chimed in: “Agreed. Harry may resemble him more in terms of actual facial features, but I see a lot of him in William’s facial expressions, posture, body language, etc. First noticed it at the walkabout after QE2’s death – like a switch had been flipped.”

One user sparked a debate by suggesting that a young Prince Philip was more of a heartthrob than his grandson, writing: “Harry looks like his grandpa though maybe not quite as handsome.”

Discussions also turned to Prince William’s resemblance to Philip, with one fan noting a “great deal” of similarities between the two.

Others commented on Harry’s heartfelt words about his grandfather after his death. The Duke, who stepped back from royal duties in 2020 with Meghan Markle, said in 2021: “He was authentically himself, with a seriously sharp wit, and could hold the attention of any room due to his charm and also because you never knew what he might say next.”

He continued: “He will be remembered as the longest-reigning consort to the monarch, a decorated serviceman, a Prince and a Duke. But to me, like many of you who have lost a loved one or grandparent over the pain of this past year, he was my grandpa: master of the barbecue, legend of banter, and cheeky right ’til the end.”