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Budgie Smuggler Hugs Prince Harry on Bondi Beach
17 Apr
Summary
- Prince Harry and Meghan Markle visited Bondi Surf Bathers Life Saving Club.
- A local man in budgie smugglers enthusiastically greeted the royal couple.
- The visit included a lifesaving demonstration and interactions with first responders.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were greeted by enthusiastic fans during a visit to the Bondi Surf Bathers Life Saving Club in Sydney. Accompanied by a heavy police and security detail, the couple met with approximately 40 surf lifesavers. Some of these individuals were recognized as first responders to the terrorist attack that occurred on December 14, which claimed 15 lives.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex took selfies and waved to the gathered crowd before observing a lifesaving demonstration on the sand. A particularly memorable moment occurred when a local man, wearing only beachball-patterned budgie smugglers, approached Prince Harry for a hug and a photo. This visit was not on the couple's official itinerary.
Earlier, Meghan Markle had taken a stroll along the Tamarama-Bronte coastal walk with a friend, accompanied by NSW Police officers. The couple also participated in a sailing trip around Sydney Harbour with Invictus Australia and were scheduled to attend a rugby match. Meghan was also set to speak at a women-only retreat event.
