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 of her five-year-old son, Prince Archie, and it 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.

Once again, Meghan shielded her children's faces, but the vivid red tee told its own story: Archie is now part of an elite soccer training program designed for kids far younger than most would expect.

A Prince on the Pitch

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 catch? It isn't cheap. Sessions are sold in eight-week cycles, with "Parent & Me" classes costing $320, a 45-minute session priced the same, and one-hour classes edging up to $360. That means the Sussexes are shelling out hundreds every two months, more than many families might spend on a year's worth of youth sports.

In total, they could be parting with well over $2,000 annually for Archie's structured soccer lessons, depending on which program he is enrolled in.

This latest glimpse underscores the couple's finely tuned approach to raising their children: offering just enough to tantalize while carefully guarding what matters most.

Meghan Markle's Recent Instagram Post

In a surprise move, the Duchess stunned the public over Labor Day weekend with a jaw-dropping Instagram post that offered a candid, never-before-seen glimpse of her fiercely protected family life.

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.

A Labor Day Surprise: Archie and Lilibet Steal the Scene

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 🎶."

The Perfectly Curated Chaos Behind the Scenes

Season 2 of "With Love, Meghan" picks up where the first left off. The first season delved into Meghan's love for cooking, gardening, and home entertaining — but one thing the cameras didn't capture? The interior of the couple's lavish Montecito mansion.

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."

The recent images marked a notable shift from the Sussexes' usual media strategy, offering a rare peek into their closely guarded family life. They arrive months after a very different kind of social media moment — one that drew no shortage of criticism and fueled fresh speculation about the Duchess's public image.

Meghan's Invictus Return Sparked a Firestorm of Criticism

As previously reported, Meghan faced a wave of unexpected backlash earlier this year — not for posting photos of her children, but for what she brought home from her trip to Canada during the Invictus Games.

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. One person sarcastically remarked, "Fancy taking home stale food to your children because you didn't want them enjoying the 'family orientated' [sic] Invictus Games."

Another surprised user exclaimed, "Imagine all that manky food in her luggage!!!" The discussion continued, with one comment suggesting, "Don't these children go anywhere? They just live inside the four walls. No contact with other children or the outside world?"

Another person who seemed puzzled asked, "What kids, why didn't they get to go to the games? Huh?" A different user expressed sympathy for the Sussex children, "And I feel sorry for those kids, they never get to go anywhere."

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❤️."

Still, one person with a different view bluntly stated, "She should not be there anyway." Amid the criticism, one person took a more positive approach, saying, "Good for her and the children."