Prince Archie's new hobby is a sign of his admiration for dad Prince Harry

Prince Archie is said to be taking after his father, Prince Harry, as the pair bond over a shared love of surfing.

Earlier this month, the six-year-old was spotted enjoying surfing lessons at a beach near the Sussexes’ Montecito home, where the family has lived since 2020. 

Joined by other children, Archie practiced basic techniques in the water while his parents, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, watched from the shore.

Harry, who took up surfing himself after relocating to California, appears to have passed his enthusiasm for the sport on to his son. 

According to Dr Amanda Gummer, Chair of the Association of Play Industries and founder of FUNdamentally Children, the shared hobby could be a sign of Archie’s admiration for his father.

“Children often take an interest in the things their parents love, and this can be a really meaningful way to connect,” Dr Gummer told Hello! magazine. 

“Archie taking up surfing, just like his dad, suggests they share a sense of adventure and a love of the outdoors.”

“It shows that Archie looks up to Harry and wants to explore the world in a similar way,” she said. 

“Activities like this help create lasting memories, while also promoting health, fun, and an appreciation of nature.”

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