RF. How Much Might Prince Archie’s Hobby Cost Harry and Meghan?

A new photo shared by Meghan Markle showed Prince Archie in a rare behind-the-scenes moment, featuring his latest hobby, which is connected to an organized program.

It was a blink-and-you-miss-it moment, but eagle-eyed royal watchers couldn’t look away. In a rare behind-the-scenes glimpse, Meghan Markle quietly revealed a new hobby for her five-year-old son, Prince Archie, and it’s one that could be adding a surprising new expense to the Sussex household.

The Duchess of Sussex shared candid images connected to the second season of her Netflix docuseries, “With Love, Meghan.” While Archie and his little sister, Princess Lilibet, were kept off-camera as usual, one photograph spoke volumes: the young prince, dressed in a bright red T-shirt stamped with GB Soccer School branding.

GB Soccer School, a boutique sports program for children aged two to ten, offers tightly controlled classes run by certified coaches with a strict cap of just eight children per coach. Far from just a casual kickabout, the school pitches itself as a professional stepping stone for children with promise, a world away from a typical neighborhood game in the park.

The former actress, long known for keeping her children out of the spotlight, shared a series of candid photographs from the filming of Season 2 of her Netflix lifestyle series, “With Love, Meghan.” Among the production shots and set scenery were three images featuring Archie and Lilibet, images that represent one of the most open glimpses yet into the Sussexes’ family dynamic.

In one image, the young siblings are captured from behind, perched in front of a production monitor, each wearing black headphones as they observe the action on set. Their vibrant red hair, a trait inherited from Prince Harry, glows in the daylight, their small figures intent and absorbed in the scene before them.

Another photo shows little Lilibet seated solo in a director’s chair, her tiny frame swallowed by the black leather seat, her pale pink jumper and navy polka-dot pants a picture of innocent charm, as she looks away from the camera, her face obscured.

A third image features Archie, mid-action, gripping a clapperboard used to mark scenes during filming. His face is deliberately hidden behind a playful heart emoji. The board is marked with a shooting date of November 1, 2024.

The caption accompanying the carousel post read, “Filming season two of ‘With Love, Meghan’ was more fun than you can imagine. Part of how we kept the vibe alive? Music. Between set ups [sic] I would play a song from my phone, and today I wanted to share some of the favorites I kept on rotation! Add them to your playlist, press shuffle, and enjoy! Happy Labor Day weekend! Work hard, play hard 🎶.”

Instead, production was carefully confined to the orchard, chicken coop, and other scenic outdoor spaces near their home. It was a calculated move that gave Meghan control without full exposure.

Discussing the first season in a March 2025 interview, Meghan confessed, “Archie did the [filming clapboard]! Sweet moments. They would also come with my husband and visit me on-set, and I loved that my children were able to watch me working and see the balance of that and understand what Mama does and is working to create and share. It was really special because up until then, they hadn’t seen me at work.”

After spending five days supporting Prince Harry at the event, Meghan flew back to California early and expressed her joy about being back in California with her and Prince Harry’s children, Prince Archie, 5, and Princess Lilibet, 3. Meanwhile, Harry remained in Canada for events leading up to the Invictus Games closing ceremony.

The Duchess shared a light-hearted Instagram Story showcasing mementos she brought back for Archie and Lilibet. “A taste of Canada and The Invictus Games for our little ones! Cheering you on from home!” read the text overlay as she showed off personalized sports jerseys, snacks, and fruit packed in her luggage.

Her post didn’t sit well with some online users who had questions about her kids’ social lives and why she transported food from one country to another.

Meanwhile, someone else had a more supportive take on Meghan Markle’s brief appearance at the event, “It was fun to be able to at least spend a little bit of time supporting her husband and supporting the veterans who were working so hard. Bet she missed their kiddos❤️.”