The Duke of Sussex has revealed his son Archie hopes to be an astronaut or pilot when he grows up.
Prince Harry arrived in The Hague alongside wife Meghan Markle on Friday to attend the Invictus Games, which he founded in 2014.
It marks the couple’s first public appearance together in Europe since stepping down as senior royals and moving to California more than two years ago.
Addressing the audience at the opening ceremony of the international sporting event on Saturday evening, Harry said their two-year-old son has been inspired by his favourite TV cartoon when it comes to career choices.
Archie currently switches between wanting to be an astronaut, or an undersea explorer like Kwazii from Octonauts, Harry explained.
He might like to follow in his father’s footsteps, as he also hopes to be a pilot—specifically a helicopter pilot.
Harry served in Afghanistan as an Apache helicopter co-pilot gunner during 2012-13.
The Duke said the couple often reminds Archie about the importance of good “character” when discussing future career options.
“When I talk to my son Archie about what he wants to be when he grows up, some days it’s an astronaut, other days it’s a pilot – a helicopter pilot obviously,” he said.
“Or Kwazii from Octonauts. If you’re laughing then you’ve seen that.
“But what I remind him is that no matter what you want to be when you grow up, it’s your…
