Prince Harry ‘set to play in polo tournament’ during Queen’s jubilee – casting doubts over Duke’s appearance
PRINCE Harry is set to play in a polo tournament during the Queen’s Jubilee – casting doubts over his presence at the royal festivities.
The Duke of Sussex last week played in a Californian polo tournament – and has signed up to play in another event that’s scheduled at the same times as the majority of Jubilee activities.
The 37-year-old prince has played polo all of his life and has joined a polo team with his good friend and sportsman, Nacho Figueras.
Today it emerged he will play the entirety of the polo season with his professional chums, according to royal reporter Omid Scoobie.
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And one of the fixtures will clash with his gran’s celebrations – with the Cheval Athletics USPA Intra-Circuit tournament due to take place June 3-19.
It means the Duke could miss joining his family on Buckingham Palace’s balcony among other major celebrations.
On Thursday, June 2, the day before the tournament is due to begin, a big celebratory parade will take place, to honour The Queen’s birthday.
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Members of the Royal Family will join 1,400 soldiers, 200 horses and 400 musicians, parading down The Mall on horseback, while The Queen watches from the Buckingham Palace balcony.
Following the tradition, beacons will be lit throughout the UK, and for the first time, in each capital of the Commonwealth countries.
On Friday, June 3, a service of Thanksgiving will be held at St Paul’s Cathedral, to celebrate The Queen’s time on the throne.
The next day on Saturday, June 4, Her Majesty and some members of the Royal Family will attend the Derby at Epsom Downs.
The news comes just days after Harry played his first game with the squad as Meghan Markle cheered on from the sideline.
His teammate Nacho has often been compared to the David Beckham of Polo.
Prince Harry grew up playing polo with his brother Prince William, and their father, Prince Charles was also a keen player.
The pair are extremely skilled at the game, and now Harry has taken his talent stateside, and his friend, Nacho, couldn’t be more thrilled to have him on the team.
He wrote on Instagram: “Thrilled to be riding alongside my friend, Prince Harry, and the rest of the Los Padres team at the @santabarbarapoloclub ‘s Harry East Memorial Tournament.
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“We’ve ridden together many times over the years and now that we’re both parents, it’s extra special to be able to spend this time together.
“The name Los Padres was inspired by the proximity of the field to the Los Padres National Forest and also by our connection as fathers.”