Prince Harry’s bare feet were mocked. Don’t let yours be, men – foot care 101

The British royal’s bare feet were the focus of his and Meghan Markle’s recent baby announcement photo, with suggestions they were ‘ugly’

Albin Brion, a podiatrist in Hong Kong, explains why men are less likely to take care of their feet than women – and what they can do to put that right

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As summer approaches, there’s no better time to start taking care of your toenails and heels. Photo: Shutterstock

Published: 8:15pm, 18 Feb 2021Updated: 8:15pm, 18 Feb 2021

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle announced this week that they’re expecting their second child with the release of a black-and-white picture taken by London-based photographer Misan Harriman.

The photo, taken remotely via an iPad, depicts the couple looking at each other lovingly in a bucolic setting, most likely in the US state of California, where the two are now based and where they are raising their firstborn, Archie.

While the pregnancy reveal made headlines around the world, some observers couldn’t help but notice that Harry’s barefoot look was a bit unseemly for a royal. “Congratulations Harry and Meghan … but serious is there any need for Harry’s bare feet,” read one post on Twitter.

“Someone needs to buy Harry shoes. Ewwww, feet,” wrote another user. “Harry has very ugly feet. He’s like a hobbit,” read one comment on a post by British journalist Piers Morgan.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle announced they’re expecting a second child with the release of a photo. Photo: Misan Harriman

It didn’t take long for British and US tabloids to start speculating about the health of Harry’s feet. What’s wrong with the shape of his left foot? Does he have a bunion? Was it caused by his intense training while in the armed forces?