Reports suggest that Harry demanded a fee of $70,000 to attend the polo event, with the intention of donating the sum to his foundation. The organizers of the event declined his request, and this caused quite a stir. Harry's financial request didn't sit well with his friend, Nacho Figueras, who is a professional polo player. It not only embarrassed his fellow teammates but also led to Harry being removed from the Polo Club.
After the Invictus Games concluded, Harry's name mysteriously disappeared from the Santa Barbara Polo Club schedules. This was notable because he had previously been seen in pictures shared by Nacho Figueras, a close friend of his and a professional polo player. The absence of Harry's name in the schedules fueled rumors of a potential rift between him and Nacho.
Nacho Figueras had earlier commented on his friendship with Harry, stating that Harry now has the family he had always dreamed of. However, despite Nacho's sentiments, Royal fans began speculating that their friendship might be on rocky ground, especially since Harry wasn't featured in the latest pictures shared by Nacho.
One Royal Observer even suggested that their friendship could have soured because Nacho got matching tattoos with Coldplay's Chris Martin, who is in a relationship with Dakota Johnson. These tattoos were reportedly acquired in Dusseldorf, Germany.
The report also mentions the significant investment of $30 million to host the Invictus Games, a commitment made by the city. The expectation was that Harry could have repaid this kindness by simply attending the polo match for a few hours, which would have been great publicity for the sport and the city. It could have positively affected Harry's image by showcasing his willingness to do something for others without expecting personal gain.
From September 6th to the 10th, the 2023 European Polo Championships were held in Brandenburg. During this time, the top European women's and men's teams, as well as junior teams, gathered to compete. However, Harry's request for a fee to participate in this event upset the head of the Brandenburg government, Mr. Stefan Schuller. This reportedly led Mr. Schuller to lose faith in the Sussexes and express his reluctance to have them visit Brandenburg in the future.
The report underscores the financial backing that the royal family provided for the services performed by the Sussexes as Royals. It questions how the Sussexes plan to continue these acts of service independently, given their apparent reluctance to spend their own money.
Their approach to philanthropy is described as largely centered around lending their faces to charities to attract attention and donations, with financial contributions being their preferred method. The report suggests that true humanitarianism requires a sincere commitment to making a difference in the world beyond writing checks, and it implies that the Sussexes may need to engage in more hands-on efforts to be considered genuine humanitarians.
