The Duchess of Sussex arrived hand in hand along with her husband, Prince Harry, at a charity polo match in Wellington, Florida on April 12, 2024 – and it was a nail-biting time for the mom-of-two as she watched the sporty prince attempt to fail to have a go at a aim throughout his first match.
Meghan, who seemed stylish in an ivory silk and hemp Heidi Merrick costume which retails for $515 and even featured a cheeky cut-out part – good for the recent Florida climate – paired the look with Aquazzura heels, classic Chanel jewelery and a Valentino purse.
Because the group arrived, Meghan was noticed hugging Argentine polo participant, Nacho Figueras, and his 11-year-old daughter Alba, earlier than Harry and Meghan took footage alongside Nacho and his spouse Delfina Blaquier.
The Duke of Sussex, 39, has gone head-to-head towards his longtime buddy Nacho within the Royal Salute Polo Problem, which is able to profit Harry’s charity, Sentebale.
The Duke’s staff received the primary match 1-0 though Harry was unable to attain any factors.
Harry’s activate the sphere got here in direction of the top of the day, because the prince wore a blue jersey and white driving pants for the 2 matches he was set to play in, exhibiting off his polo prowess on the fields because the crowds have been inspired to cheer.
Earlier within the day when the royal pair first arrived, it was heat greetings for the Sentebale executives and shut associates Nacho and Delfina; when it was time for the 2 males to have their flip within the highlight, Meghan and Delfina grabbed arms as they walked out of the step and repeat.
HELLO! additionally caught the candy second Meghan wrapped an arm round younger Alba’s shoulder as they walked into the occasion, and Nacho joked with the Duke and Duchess that Alba wished to know why their youngest daughter Lili was not in attendance.
The occasion comes simply days after the Duke appeared at a summit in San Francisco for psychological well being and training firm BetterUp.
We’ll be bringing you the entire motion from the polo match so keep tuned…
What’s Sentebale?
Harry and Prince Seeiso of Lesotho co-founded Sentebale in 2006 as a response to the wants of youngsters and younger folks dwelling within the southern African nation.
The charity’s title, Sentebale, means forget-me-not within the Sesotho language of Lesotho and represents a pledge to recollect and assist susceptible kids.
Since 2010, the annual Polo Cup has raised over £11 million to help Sentebale’s work with kids and younger folks affected by poverty, inequality and HIV/AIDS in southern Africa.
Prince Harry’s friendship with Nacho Figueras
The royal and the Argentine polo participant’s friendship goes means again to 2007, a 12 months after Harry first arrange Sentebale.
Nacho is a longtime ambassador for the charity and beforehand stated of Harry to PEOPLE journal in 2022: “From day one, I noticed how dedicated he was to his charity. Quick ahead 15 years, I have been to Lesotho with him a couple of occasions, and I’ve seen what nice work the charity does and the way vital it’s for lots of youngsters, how dedicated he’s, how a lot he actually cares about it.”
The pair have performed in polo matches all around the globe, with their final happening in Singapore in August 2023, with Nacho sharing a hilarious candid snap of them sporting sun shades and “purchasing for our wives” in a present retailer.
Quickly after the Prince went on his first date with Fits star Meghan, Nacho was one of many associates who knew about their romance, as revealed of their Netflix docuseries.
Nacho and his spouse, Delfina, have been additionally among the many friends to attend Harry and Meghan’s royal wedding ceremony in 2018.
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