Prince Harry was photographed leaving a gym in Santa Barbara on Friday

Real talk: if I lived in a mansion with a home gym, I would never go to a public gym. I would go on hikes and walks outside and lift weights at home. But I guarantee that Prince Harry is someone who does those extreme fitness classes. I bet he sees ads for classes that are called Burpees of Death Boot Camp and he’s like “oh, sign me up.” Which may explain why Harry was photographed outside a gym in Santa Barbara on Friday. People Magazine bought the exclusive photos.

Prince Harry is sweating it out! The Duke of Sussex, 38, was spotted leaving a Santa Barbara gym after what appeared to be an intense workout on Friday.

Harry wore an all-black outfit for the outing, keeping it breezy in a T-shirt, shorts and sneakers. He topped off the casual look with a navy California hat featuring the grizzly bear that appears on the state’s flag. The prince also sported his usual accessories — a stack of bracelets and his wedding ring — and held a box of water and a small green ball as he left the facility, which is located near his and wife Meghan Markle’s Montecito home.

[From People]

Yeah, I would love to know what class he took and whether my assumption is correct, that it was one of the boot-camp classes. Maybe he spins though, you never know. Maybe he’s a yoga dad! I love that he wears his wedding ring while working out, but I HATE wearing jewelry when I’m doing anything like that.

I’ve cued the video to the obstacle course stuff. Harry was so real for this.

Photos courtesy of Backgrid, CBS/James Corden and People’s IG.

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  1. Bettyrose says:

    Keep those hats on, Harry. You’re a ginger and that’s SoCal sun.

  2. girl_ninja says:

    Harry always looked fit but he stepped it up several notches when Meghan entered the picture. Cue a pap pic of Willy in workout gear doing God knows what.

  3. Moira's Rose's Garden says:

    How dare he show his face in public after working out at a public gym. /s

  4. Good for Harry. He keeps his mind and body fit. Love the video of him doing the obstacle course and I love it when they put that video next to Pegs video of him walking on a low beam with lots of help and ropes to guide the little wimp.

  5. SussexWatcher says:

    In 3…2…1 stories will “leak” about The Other Brother loving to workout, going to the gym, sweating, being the fittest man in Britain per 47 new surveys…

  6. MsIam says:

    Cue the cries of Harry “merching” for the water company, or is that reserved only for Meghan? And since when is a wedding ring described as an accessory? People is circling the drain.

  7. Lorelei says:

    The obstacle course footage never gets old! It’s the gift that keeps on giving. I love it so much. As much as William likely despises it.

    • molly says:

      That entire segment was hand’s down the most likable James Corden has EVER been. (Entirely on the back of Harry’s charm.) The tea on top of the double decker bus was *chef’s kiss*.

      • BothSidesNow says:

        It doesn’t!! I never grow tired of watching Harry showing off his physical abilities……….let’s face it, Harry is hot 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

  8. Abby says:

    I always love that video with James Corden. The obstacle course was truly the “OMG is Prince Harry HOT?” moment for me. I was slow to the party. 🙂 I always liked him but never thought he was overly attractive until that obstacle course–so tall, so fit, so genial cheering on James. 🙂 WHEW!

    I wonder if the mention of the wedding ring means anything – William never wears a ring, right? And neither does Charles?

    • BothSidesNow says:

      Yup!! Neither one of them have ever worn a wedding ring. Imagine being that arrogant to the point that wearing a wedding ring is gauche. Utterly pathetic!!

      • Mary Pester says:

        TVHarry is maintaining his military fitness levels and William is maintaining his prickness levels

      • Mary Pester says:

        Lol, I don’t know where the “TV”, Harry came from, but the rest of my statement was accurate

      • Becks1 says:

        Charles does wear one actually, its next to his signet ring on his pinky finger. William has never worn one.

      • Abby says:

        @Mary Pester haha my mind went to Harry (Taylor’s Version) which tracks in my head. LOL

      • Nic919 says:

        William is the only one to never wear a wedding ring. Charles wears it on his pinky finger, Philip wore one and Edward does as well.

        All that aristos don’t wear rings was cover for William not being bothered.

  9. Jais says:

    I’m really bad about exercising at home. I have to physically leave the place. Have to meet a friend if I’m gonna walk or schedule an actual class at an actual time. Or it’s not happening. Now, do I wish I could get it done at home. Yes, yes i do. But at this point, my discipline is not there yet😂 however, Harry looks like he could work out anywhere. He’s looking good.

  10. Becks1 says:

    I feel like he’s definitely taking some sort of class, that’s presumably the only reason for going to a gym when he has what is likely a full gym at home, right? Or maybe he’s just someone who likes working out around other people.

    • Duch says:

      Going to the gym for a workout is like going to the library to do homework. It helps me stay on track and not wander off when you see everyone else working out. Lol that’s probably not Harry’s reason

    • BothSidesNow says:

      @ Becks1, I support your thoughts of Harry participating in a specific project that requires the services of a gym. At least we get to see more pictures of Hot Harry!!!

  11. Normades says:

    When Megan shows up via FaceTime…god grief she’s gorgeous

  12. thatgworl says:

    I agree that I would never leave my house for the gym if I had my dream set up, but…some people LIKE gyms. Couldn’t be me, but good for them!

  13. ThatsNotOkay says:

    NO on the black sneakers, but otherwise, yes.

    And I think Harry is a people person–likes being around others. Likes the camaraderie one can build with others into the same fitness at a gym.

  14. Amy Bee says:

    I still remember when People took stand after Princess Diana died that they would no longer buy paparazzi pictures. That performative gesture didn’t last long.

  15. Amee says:

    I like to imagine that he is getting certified as a personal trainer. Maybe he will offer his own Boot Camp: Sussex Survivors. Eventually, there will be merch and a streaming series. I’m ready to sign up!

  16. Pam says:

    I suspect that he also might have wanted to be out and about, seeing people. Yes, I have fitness equipment at home, and much prefer working out at home, but Harry is very sociable — he probably wants to take classes with people.

  17. CaptainCrunch says:

    Some people go to an outside gym to get out of the house and for human/social connections. if you work from home most days, are retired or a stay at home parent it is important to do things outside the house. This could be why he chose to go to the gym and not workout at home. It doesn’t mean he taking some extreme exercise class.

  18. Wannabefarmer says:

    “Burpees of Death Boot Camp”

    ROTFL.

  19. Chelsea says:

    I wouldn’t be surprised of he was there for some type of boxing class. Like you said i think they do have a home gym but Harry used to box a lot so maybe he went there to train with someone or do some other type of HIT workout class. Definitely looks like he worked up a sweat 😉

  20. QuiteContrary says:

    Harry looks very content with his California life.

  21. MsIam says:

    I agree Harry probably is there for some type of class or maybe to use equipment he doesn’t have at home. Maybe stuff like those giant ropes or where they roll the big tires around. Anyway, good for him for keeping fit.

  22. Julianna says:

    Harry was most likely there for a class. And dang he really looks good.. And yes I had to watch that video again of Harry versus Wank on the obstacle course. It really says it all…