British actor Mikey North has shared a light-hearted family story, revealing that his eldest son, Archie, believed he was Prince Harry during his early childhood because of their strikingly similar appearance.
Speaking in an interview with the Mirror, the Coronation Street actor recalled how his son would react whenever the Duke of Sussex appeared on television.
"My son thought that I was Prince Harry for the first few years of his life," North said.
He added with a laugh, "Whenever Prince Harry came on the TV, he used to say 'Daddy!' Thank goodness he's out of that phase now."
North's story has amused royal fans and television viewers alike, highlighting the surprising resemblance between the actor and Prince Harry. Both are known for their distinctive ginger hair, which likely led to the childhood mix-up.
The actor shares two children with his wife, Rachael: nine-year-old Archie and six-year-old Eliza. As his son has grown older, he has come to understand the difference between his father and the Duke of Sussex, bringing an end to the amusing misunderstanding.
Interestingly, Prince Harry also has a son named Prince Archie, who is seven years old. The shared first name adds another small connection between the actor's family and the royal household.
Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan Markle, recently visited the United Kingdom with their two children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet. During the visit, the family met King Charles III and Queen Camilla.
The reunion marked Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet's first meeting with their grandfather in four years. Prince Harry and Meghan have lived in the United States since stepping down as senior working members of the British royal family in 2020.
Mikey North's story offers a humorous glimpse into family life while drawing attention to the uncanny resemblance that once convinced his young son he was watching his own father on television.
Conclusion
Mikey North's amusing family anecdote has delighted fans by revealing how a simple childhood misunderstanding led his son to believe he was Prince Harry. While the confusion has long since passed, the story continues to entertain, especially given the actor's close resemblance to the Duke of Sussex and the shared name between their sons, Archie.
