Prince Harry's competitiveness laid bare as duke 'wants to win at all costs'

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Dorothy Reddin

By Dorothy Reddin


Published: 11/12/2024

- 15:58

'Polo,' a five-part series released on Tuesday, offers viewers an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the sport

Prince Harry's competitive spirit has been demonstrated in a new Netflix documentary, with a rival polo player revealing that the Duke of Sussex "wanted to win at all costs."

The revelation comes in "Polo," a five-part series released on Tuesday, which offers viewers an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the sport.


Professional polo player Louis Devaleix, who competed against the duke, shared his insights into Harry's determined approach to the game.

"Prince Harry was not relaxing. He wanted to win at all costs, and I was the same way," Devaleix told viewers in the fifth episode.

Prince Harry

Prince Harry's competitiveness laid bare as duke 'wants to win at all costs'

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The documentary, produced by the Sussexes' Archewell Productions, follows the rivalries and personal lives of polo players, with the Duke and Duchess occasionally appearing throughout the series.

In a highlight from the series, Prince Harry showcased his skills at the Royal Salute Polo Challenge in Florida, scoring two impressive goals for his charity Sentebale.

The duke's performance drew enthusiastic commentary from the announcer during the April event.

"Prince Harry on the move, working it. Oh, what a run. Ladies and gentlemen, what a run and what a goal by the Prince. Give it up, if you will, for the Duke of Sussex," the commentator declared.

Prince Harry and Nacho Figueras

Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, with Argentinian polo player Nacho Figueras

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His team ultimately secured a 3-1 victory at the tournament.

The Duchess of Sussex watched on proudly from the sidelines, wearing a cream halterneck dress and Diana, Princess of Wales's Cartier watch.

Meghan, sporting sunglasses and round gold earrings, was seen smiling and applauding her husband's success on the field.

The event culminated in a touching moment as Meghan presented the trophy to her husband on the podium, greeting him with a kiss.

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Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, playing in the Sentebale ISPS Handa Polo Cup

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The documentary also revealed the duchess's impressive linguistic abilities during an interaction with Argentine polo star Adolfo Cambiaso.

"She's fluent in Spanish," Prince Harry proudly announced when introducing his wife.

Meghan demonstrated her Spanish-speaking skills, discussing her time living in Argentina two decades ago.

"Yes, I lived there about 20 years ago. In Palermo Viejo. Las Cañitas too. I love the 25th of May," she confidently shared in Spanish.

POLO promotional still

Harry's series focused on the "behind-the-scenes" world of the luxury sport

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When Cambiaso inquired about Harry's Spanish abilities, the duke laughed and admitted: "He knows I don't." Meghan quickly interjected: "A little, a little."

The documentary captures an insightful conversation between Prince Harry and Cambiaso about competing against the latter's 18-year-old son Poroto, a rising polo star.

"You've created something special," Harry told Cambiaso. "He's doing amazing things."

The exchange revealed the unique dynamic of father-son competition in polo, with Cambiaso admitting: "It's difficult. And worse when you lose." Harry responded with a laugh: "You're proud, but also angry."

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