Prince Harry and Meghan Markle recently fired the starting pistol on an intriguing new venture. Their motivation is their son, Prince Archie, who enjoys surfing the oceans. The pair recently opened up about their days at the beach together. During the visit, Prince Archie sported a pale blue rash vest as he rode with his mum at the front of a jet-ski, revealing his new-found love of surfing.
On Susan’s last day of vacation, Prince Harry showed off his pro surfing moves on the beach. He was decked out with a wetsuit and surfboard and all. This family day out was a memorable one as they took Prince Archie on his first rookie surfing lesson, encouraging his new hobby. It’s obvious that this family is passionate about the sport! Prince Harry and Archie splash around and enjoy the water together.
Dr. Amanda Gummer, Chair of the Association of Play Industries, highlighting these developmental benefits to surfing for young children. She added, “Not only does learning to paddle and stand on the board increase muscle control and body awareness, but being in the ocean also increases their ability to swim and overall water safety.” Plus, it’s a fun, vibrant way for children to get active and healthy.
Even as recently as August, Prince Archie was taking surfing lessons—another sign that the family is encouraging his passions. Last fall, Prince Harry personally escorted Archie on an outing to introduce him to legendary surfing pro Raimana Van Bastolaer. This visit proved their dedication to introducing Archie to America’s energetic surfing community.
Meghan Markle brought her own flair to their Hawaiian surfing experiences. She shared a humorous video of Prince Harry riding the waves, playfully interrupting her followers with a cheeky message: “We interrupt your regularly scheduled programming to bring you this important message.”
In her affectionate remarks about her husband, Meghan has previously referred to Harry as a “fox,” stating, “He’s also a fox, if you haven’t noticed. My husband’s very very handsome, but his heart is even more beautiful.” This affectionate name is a testament to their deep affection and connection as they conquer the journey of parenthood both together.
In addition, it sounds like Meghan may have the same happy memories of their younger courtship. She noted, “Probably at the beginning of us dating, when everything was in code. People didn’t know we were dating for – talk about memory lane – so long ago.”
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have fully welcomed their new roles as doting parents. Together, they model an approachable slice of eco-transitioning families in everyday life. Their passion for surfing ensures there are ample opportunities for bonding time. Above all, it prepares the stage for Archie’s further adventures.
