The little boy in this photo is now one of the most famous people in the world – but hardly anyone recognizes him.

At first glance, the snapshot looks like any classic childhood portrait: a blond-haired boy, barely more than a toddler, sitting with a calm expression, his wide eyes looking into the distance.

To most, there’s nothing particularly noteworthy about the image – just a cherubic child frozen in a moment of innocent stillness. Continues…