Prince Harrygot his royally rugged looks from his grandfatherPrince Philip.
In a World War II-era photo, Philip, whoserved as a naval officer, looked dashing in a full beard and distinguished cap. Decades later, his grandson, 34, looked the princely part with a matching beard and his own military regalia at Saturday’sofficial opening of the enhanced Anzac Memorialduring hisroyal tour of Australia.
Chris Jackson, a royal photographer for Getty Images, pointed out onInstagramthat, at the Anzac Memorial, thefather-to-bewas the mirror image of Philip, now 97, on the cover of a 1957 copy ofParis Match.
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“It’s these historical reference points that make photographing the Royal family so unique and remind you of the centuries of tradition that remain at their core,” Jackson wrote.
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Harry has a special connection to his grandfather, whoretired from royal dutiesin August 2017. In December of that year,Queen Elizabeth, 92, approved the position of Captain General Royal Marines, a branch of the Royal Navy, to be passed down from Philip, who had held the role since 1953, to Harry.
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In May, Philipattended Harry’s weddingtoMeghanafterundergoing hip replacement surgeryin April.
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Harry is not the only royal who takes after his relatives. Fans have also pointed out thatPrince William‘s 3-year-old daughterPrincess Charlotteresembles his and Harry’s late motherPrincess Diana.
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Charlotte has also emerged as the Queen’s mini-me thanks to their eyes, appreciation for cardigans and fondness for animals.
source: people.com
