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Harry and Meghan emerge in style at charity polo match

Kahla Preston
Kahla Preston

Prince Harry and Meghan have emerged in style at a polo match in Florida.

The Duke of Sussex took part in the Royal Salute Polo Challenge on April 12, the match benefitting Sentebale, the charity he co-founded in 2006.

Meghan joined her husband at the event in Wellington, cheering him on from the sidelines.

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She also had the honour of presenting her husband with the trophy after his team won the match.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex, kiss as she presents his polo team with the trophy for winning the Royal Salute Polo Challenge to Benefit Sentebale, Friday, April 12, 2024, in Wellington, Florida

Meghan and Harry have emerged at a charity polo event in Florida. AP

The duchess gave her husband a congratulatory kiss as she presented him, and his teammates, with their prize.

Harry captained the Royal Salute Sentebale team for the match against the Grand Champions, led by his good friend Ignacio "Nacho" Figueras.

The royal reportedly scored the first goal and led his team to a 3-1 victory.

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex, laugh as she presents him and his polo teammates with the trophy for winning the 2024 Royal Salute Polo Challenge to Benefit Sentebale, Friday, April 12, 2024, in Wellington, Florida

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex, laugh as she presents him and his polo teammates with the trophy for winning the 2024 Royal Salute Polo Challenge to Benefit Sentebale, Friday, April 12, 2024, in Wellington, Florida AP

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex, at the 2024 Royal Salute Polo Challenge to Benefit Sentebale, Friday, April 12, 2024, in Wellington, Florida

Harry played in the match, which benefitted the charity he co-founded, Sentebale. AP

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Arriving hand-in-hand ahead of the game, the Sussexes looked very 'springtime chic' in their ensembles.

Meghan teamed a white halter-neck dress with heels, while Harry wore shades of light blue, grey and white.

The California-based were joined at the event by Figueras, his wife Delfina Blaquier and their daughter Alba.

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex, pose for photos at the 2024 Royal Salute Polo Challenge to Benefit Sentebale, Friday, April 12, 2024, in Wellington, Florida

The couple have made a quick visit to the east coast from their California home. AP

Figueras, a professional player from Argentina, is also a Sentebale ambassador, and he and Harry play on the same polo team in Santa Barbara.

Harry and Meghan's outing follows the news the couple are working on two new series for Netflix – including one focused on the 'grit and passion' of polo.

The prince has played the equestrian sport throughout his life, with Meghan attending many of his matches in the years they've been together.

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Prince Harry races for a ball as he plays in the 2024 Royal Salute Polo Challenge to Benefit Sentebale, Friday, April 12, 2024, in Wellington, Florida

Harry hit the field alongside his friend Ignacio "Nacho" Figueras.  AP

Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex, waves to the press as she walks with Delfina Blaquier, left, and Alba Figueras at the 2024 Royal Salute Polo Challenge to Benefit Sentebale, Friday, April 12, 2024, in Wellington, Florida

Meghan pictured with Fiegueras's wife Delfina Blaquier, left, and daughter Alba. AP

During the couple's surprise trip to the east US coast, Harry has also taken part in a panel discussion in South Beach, Miami.

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The 'Potential is Waiting' discussion centred on strategies for distributing capital to support the next generation in southern Africa.

Harry told attendees Africa was "in [his] heart and soul".

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex, pose for photos with Ignacio "Nacho" Figueras and his wife Delfina Blaquier at the 2024 Royal Salute Polo Challenge to Benefit Sentebale, Friday, April 12, 2024, in Wellington, Florida

Figueras (far left) and Harry play polo together in Santa Barbara and have a warm friendship. AP

"I first went there when I was 12, 13 years old, and after so many years, I wanted to give back to it because it had given me so much," he said of his decision to create Sentebale alongside Prince Seeiso of Lesotho.

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"The vast open space, the cultures, the community, the people, the wildlife, just the freedom was a huge piece of why I loved Africa so much."

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