Prince Harry warned he 'can't return to England' as UK visit would make him 'look like an idiot'

Charlotte Griffiths says Harry and Meghan's 'Polo' is a 'load of old tosh'

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Ed Griffiths

By Ed Griffiths


Published: 22/12/2024

- 08:58

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle stepped back from working duties in 2020

Prince Harry has been warned by an old friend that he "can't return to England" as a UK visit would make him "look like an idiot."

Tommy Severn, the captain of Polo England who has played with both Princes William and Harry, branded the Duke of Sussex's new Netflix show as "very weird."


Severn criticised the lack of screen time from the Californian-based royal in Polo.

He said: "It seemed to be more about Timmy and Tim Dutta than the prince, who doesn't appear until near the end."

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Prince Harry released a Netflix series on the professional world of Polo in December

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Timmy, 23, who plays for a US team bankrolled by his father, is featured heavily in the five-part documentary series, which focuses on "fierce rivalries" and "intense training."

Prince Harry, who spent his gap year at Severn's family's ranch in Argentina, was once close with the family.

The Duke of Sussex and Prince William previously kept their ponies at the polo stud owned by his grandfather, Christopher Hanbury in Gloucestershire.

Severn claimed he had "no idea" why Harry hadn't mentioned his connection to the Polo captain during the show.

Prince Harry playing PoloHarry appears for just five seconds in the opening credits of the first episode, and is notably absent from episodes two and threeGetty

He added: "I think Harry's cut ties so if he came back now, he'd look like an idiot.

"William might need to help him out because they were close – that's the brother's bond."

Prince Harry is not thought to be on speaking terms with his older brother following a breakdown in their relationship.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex Netflix show, Polo, has been criticised by royal fans as the royal pair only appear in a handful of scenes.

Harry and Meghan's Documentary

Harry and Meghan were credited as executive producers in the show's credits

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The Californian-based royals, who stepped back from working duties in 2020, were credited as executive producers in the show's credits.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry signed a five year £80million Netflix deal which is set to expire next year.

The pair experienced great success when they launched their record-breaking debut series, Harry & Meghan.

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