Meghan Markle was spotted at a polo field, supporting her husband Prince Harry during a crucial match in Bane on Friday.
Dressed casually in a denim shirt and shorts, paired with flat Grecian-style leather sandals, the Duchess of Sussex watched the game attentively, holding a glass of lemonade.
Prince Harry, 37, recently joined the Los Padres polo team as Harry Wales, playing alongside his teammates in the Pacific Coast Circuit and Tours Circuit Cup.
The team, led by Argentine polo professional and model Nacho Figueras, 45, includes young talents Keiko Magrini and Juan Guerrero, alongside the Prince.
Accompanied by Figueras’s wife Delfina Blackear, Meghan enthusiastically cheered on the players from the sidelines, engaging with the action throughout the match.
Despite their efforts, Prince Harry’s team faced a disappointing loss in the semifinal against the Folded Hills team, ending their hopes of reaching the final on Sunday.
The defeat marked a frustrating week for the Prince, who had a tumble from his pony during the quarter-finals in front of celebrity spectators at the Santa Barbara Polo and Racquet Club.
Fortunately, both Harry and his horse emerged unscathed from the incident, and the Prince maintained a positive demeanor, socializing with friends on the sidelines post-match.
Among the familiar faces present were American Idol runner-up Catherine McPhee, her husband David Foster, and their son Rennie, enjoying the camaraderie despite the outcome.
Meanwhile, in a surprising turn of events, a podcast co-host revealed the need to censor certain remarks made by 77-year-old Thomas Markle, Meghan’s father, during a YouTube podcast discussion.
The co-host, Carl Larson, disclosed that he edited out some of Thomas Markle’s candid comments about his daughter and Prince Harry before airing the content on their Remarkable Friendship channel.
Larson, a celebrity photographer, expressed concern that some of Thomas’s unfiltered thoughts might lead to regret later on.
Despite aiming to showcase the real Thomas through their podcasts, Larson emphasized the importance of maintaining appropriateness in the discussions, even if it meant removing controversial statements.
Thomas Markle’s critical comments on various topics, including Prince Harry’s absence from Prince Philip‘s memorial service and public perception of the royal couple, have sparked debate and tension within the podcast.
Larson’s decision to edit out potentially contentious remarks has led to a rift in his relationship with Thomas and his family, with Thomas Markle Jr. expressing dissatisfaction with Larson’s interventions.
Additionally, Thomas Markle’s health struggles, including a recent stroke, have impacted his plans to attend significant events like the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations.
Amidst the podcast controversies, Larson revealed plans to co-write a memoir with Timothy Reinhart, titled “Don’t Judge a Book by Its Cover, My Story with Thomas Markle,” shedding light on their experiences and interactions with the outspoken patriarch.
As the polo match saga unfolds and podcast tensions simmer, the dynamics surrounding Meghan Markle‘s family continue to captivate audiences with their blend of drama and intrigue.
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