With his bushy red beard, blue eyes and brutal smile, Prince Harry could be the prospective soldier.
But the cover of this vintage cover of Paris Match magazine is actually his grandfather Prince Philip at the age of 36.
Royal photographer Chris Jackson first noticed the striking resemblance between the duo after discovering a 1957 issue of the French magazine, with the Duke of Edinburgh wearing the Tropical Dress of the Blues and Royal, a cavalry regiment of the British Army.
Jackson re-posted the cover photo over the weekend, writing: ‘I was reminded today of this amazing 1957 vintage @ parismatch_magazine I purchased a few years ago. I was blown away the moment I spotted it. It always reminds me of the unique, historical reference points that Royal Photography offers. On the cover, a fantastic Prince Philip is on tour with The Queen. ‘
It is suspected that the photo of Prince Philip was colored from a black and white negative – but the Duke’s complexion, eye color and facial hair are almost identical to Harry’s. Harry even wore the same uniform in 2012 – one of 22 official Orders of Dress for the Blues and Royals – while in the Bahamas as part of a Diamond Jubilee tour.
The magazine cover was published the same year that Philip granted the style and title of a prince through his wife, Queen Elizabeth II.
Harry is currently in the UK for the first time since leaving the royal family last year. As revealed, he is staying with his cousin Princess Eugenie, her husband Jack Brooksbanks and their baby son August at Frogmore Cottage in Windsor ahead of Prince Philip’s funeral on Saturday.
Harry paid tribute on Monday to his grandfather, who passed away on Friday at the age of 99, referring to his ‘charm’ and ‘sharp mind’ – to remember him as a ‘master of the barbecue’ and ‘legend of jokes’. . ‘
Harry concluded his statement with ‘Per Mare, Per Terram’ – the motto of the British Royal Marines meaning ‘By Sea, By Land’.