Prince George Follows Royal Tradition with Underwater Obsession That Stunned Prince William
It looks like the next generation of the British monarchy is taking the plunge—literally. Prince George, second in line to the throne, is turning heads with a surprising new passion that’s quickly becoming more than just a childhood hobby scuba diving.
At just 11 years old, the young royal is not only excelling in sports like football, tennis, and archery, but he’s also showing a deep interest in a time-honored family tradition that has run through three generations of royals.
Following in the footsteps of his father, Prince William, grandfather King Charles, and late great-grandfather Prince Philip, George is already making waves—quite literally—underwater.
Prince William, who currently holds the title of President of the British Sub-Aqua Club (BSAC), has always been vocal about his love for water sports. As a university student at St. Andrews, William captained the water polo team and spent countless hours training in the pool. And now, it seems Prince George is set to carry on the family legacy.
In a previous BSAC event, William spoke about inheriting the presidency from King Charles and shared his hopes for the future: “I hope that one day my son George might follow in our footsteps.” Fast forward to today, and it looks like that wish is becoming a reality.
The Prince of Wales recently shared a candid update during a meeting with Olympic swimming champions Adam Peaty and Tom Dean in October 2024, revealing just how naturally George took to diving.
“George loves scuba diving,” William said. “He’s 11 years old. We took him under thinking he would freak out. He absolutely loves it. It’s just introducing him to the world of water.”
What makes this revelation even more delightful is how George defied expectations. The royal family was reportedly unsure how the young prince would react to being submerged underwater, but instead of panic, he showed pure fascination.
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It’s also no surprise that water sports run in George’s blood. His mother, Princess Kate, has long been a fan of aquatic adventures, with a passion for scuba diving and even cold water swimming. The Princess of Wales has spoken in the past about how important it is for her children to experience nature and explore the outdoors—whether above or below the surface.
This shared love of the water has clearly created a strong foundation in the Cambridge household, where fun meets tradition.
With this kind of upbringing, Prince George is shaping up to be more than just a future king—he’s a well-rounded, adventurous young man who’s already learning the values of resilience, curiosity, and discipline.
And let’s not forget, scuba diving isn’t just a casual weekend hobby. It requires rigorous training, focus, and physical control—qualities that are bound to serve him well in royal life.
As Prince George quietly builds his skill set, it’s becoming more evident that the monarchy’s future is in capable hands—hands that, for now, are just as comfortable gripping a diving mask as they are holding a tennis racket or drawing a bow.
One thing’s for sure: with George’s growing list of talents and passions, the royal family’s legacy of adventure, duty, and dedication is safe beneath the waves.
