Prince Harry showcased his impressive surfing skills at Kelly Slater’s renowned Surf Ranch in Lemoore, central California, under the guidance of professional surfer and celebrity instructor Raimana Van Bastolaer.
The 41-year-old Duke of Sussex was captured on camera tackling an impressive six-foot barrelling wave at the facility, with footage subsequently shared on the Tahitian surfer’s Instagram account.
Mr Van Bastolaer accompanied the clips with the caption “cannot stop you my brother for having a good time”, setting the post to a reggae rendition of Queen’s classic track ‘Don’t Stop Me Now’.
The wave Harry conquered is the centrepiece of Mr Slater’s facility – a pioneering man-made barrel that extends for up to 2,300 feet and remains the sole artificial wave to hold World Surf League accreditation for elite competitions.
Prince Harry was captured showing off his surfing skills on social media
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The footage reveals Harry dressed in a black wetsuit, crouching atop a white surfboard as he skilfully navigates the powerful wave.
In one segment, a jet ski accompanies the baseball cap-wearing royal across the sunlit waters of the facility.
The video transitions to show the Duke standing upright on his board whilst Mr Van Bastolaer approaches on his knees, reaching out to place a hand on Harry’s lower back to offer gentle guidance.
Further clips capture the prince honing his technique beneath floodlights during an evening session, where he can be seen grinning and giving a thumbs up to someone positioned off-camera.
The Tahitian instructor, celebrated for his big wave exploits in his homeland, has previously shared footage of Harry developing his surfing abilities.
Prince Harry reportedly started surfing in 2020 when Meghan Markle got him lessons as a birthday present
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Harry is understood to have developed a friendship with Mr Van Bastolaer following his relocation to California, with the Duchess of Sussex reportedly purchasing surf lessons for her husband as a gift for his 36th birthday.
The professional surfer has documented their sessions together on multiple occasions, including footage posted in October of last year.
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A photograph from last year showing the Duke alongside his son Archie, then aged five, at a surf school was initially included in one of Mr Van Bastolaer’s Instagram reels before being subsequently removed.
That particular post featured the coach’s message: “Don’t hate but be happy & keep smiling. Brother HARRY, Let’s go for 2025!”
Prince Harry has been learning with renowned instructor Raimana Van Bastolaer
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Additional images from the reel depicted Harry riding waves, posing with his board, and standing alongside his instructor.