La Toya Jackson has confirmed her nephew Prince Michael is dating, but refuses to confirm reports suggesting he's romancing a real-life princess.

Michael Jackson's 15-year-old son has been spotted out and about with schoolpal Remi Alfalah, who is a Kuwaiti royal, but his aunt is determined to keep details of the young pair's relationship to herself.

Asked to confirm the romance during an appearance on news show Extra, Jackson said, "He is dating someone," adding his sweetheart has met the family, but she refused to name names.