Prince Jackson has opened up about what he has inherited from his late father

As the eldest child of the King of Pop, he has been incredibly private when it comes to his personal life.

And Prince Jackson, 20, looked in high spirits as he appeared on Monday's episode of The Morning for his first UK interview to discuss growing up in the limelight with the late Michael Jackson and his siblings - Paris, 19, and Blanket, 15.

The producer was also 'embarrassed' to admit that his inability to dance and sing like the icon has hindered his potential to 'moonwalk' like this famous father, while also confessing that Michael's iconic Thriller video 'scared' him as a child.

Prince was just 12 years old when Michael passed away eight years ago and he has since kept a relatively low-profile. 

But keen on focusing on happier days, when the global superstar was alive, Prince reflected: 'He is the greatest parent, as role model, as an inspiration, as a motivator. He’s our rock and foundation.

He told us to be kind - do to others as you would have done to yourself. He told us to lead by example.

His preference to stay out of the public eye stemmed from his early days where Michael was fiercely protective of their privacy.

Prince admitted that the scale of his dad's fame only sunk in was when he watched videos of him performing at the age of nine.

'I thought he was just normal. But then people were fainting and passing out.

'Once at London’s Dorchester Hotel, there were lots of fans outside who were singing and chanting. Dad then sent hot chocolate and pizza to everyone outside.

He was also quizzed by an intrigued Holly and Phil on the masks they wore when they ventured out with Michael as children. 

Without directly referencing the disguises, he admitted: 'I'm a very a private person and I only reveal what I like to reveal.

'That’s why I decided to go into production so I'm still behind camera.'