Prince Harry's Invictus Games, held from September 9th to the 16th, saw both him and Meghan Markle attending the events in support of the participants. However, during this period, an interesting development came to light. Harry had received an invitation to the 2023 European Polo Championship in Dusseldorf.
This financial request raised eyebrows, not only among the organizers but also within Harry's circle of friends, particularly his close friend Nacho Figueras, a professional polo player. Nacho Figueras found himself in an awkward position as Harry's demand not only embarrassed their fellow teammates but also led to Harry's removal from a polo club.
Interestingly, after the conclusion of the Invictus Games, Harry's name mysteriously disappeared from the Santa Barbara Polo Club schedules. This was noteworthy because he had previously been featured in pictures shared by Nacho Figueras. The absence of Harry's name in the schedules fueled speculation about a potential rift between him and Nacho.
Despite Nacho Figueras previously speaking warmly about their friendship, stating that Harry now had the family he had always dreamed of, royal fans began to speculate that their friendship might be on shaky ground, especially since Harry was absent from the latest pictures shared by Nacho.
One royal observer even suggested that their friendship could have soured because Nacho had gotten 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 highlights the significant financial investment of $30 million made by the city to host the Invictus Games. It was expected that Harry could have reciprocated this kindness by simply attending the polo match for a few hours, which would have been excellent publicity for the sport in the city. Such a gesture could have positively affected Harry's image, demonstrating his willingness to do something for others without expecting personal gain.
During the same period, from September 6th to the 10th, the 2023 European Polo Championships took place in Brandenburg, where 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 reportedly upset the head of the Brandenburg government, Mr. Stefan Schuler, leading him to lose faith in the Sussexes and express reluctance to have them visit Brandenburg in the future.
This report underscores the financial support provided by the royal family for the services performed by the Sussexes during their time as royals. It raises questions about how the Sussexes plan to continue their philanthropic endeavors independently, given their apparent reluctance to spend their own money. Their approach to philanthropy, described as centered around lending their celebrity status to attract attention and donations with financial contributions, is examined, suggesting that genuine humanitarianism requires a deeper commitment to making a difference in the world beyond financial contributions.
