Harry to make first big public appearance in months amid relationship rumours

31 July 2023 , 18:10

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Harry to make first big public appearance in months amid relationship rumours

Prince Harry is scheduled to attend a fundraising event in the coming days, with him due to be among those at the event for his charity Sentebale next week in Singapore.

He co-founded the charity in 2006 along with Prince Seeiso of Lesotho. The organisation states that it aims to support young people in countries like Lesotho, citing that it assists those affected by HIV, poverty and inequality, for example.

Sentebale has hosted an annual Polo Cup since 2010 which is said to have raised more than £11 million to support its work with young people in southern Africa. Prince Harry, 38, is set to attend this year's polo event, which will be held next month.

Prince Harry is due to attend a fundraising event in Singapore next week for his charity Sentebale (Getty Images)

According to the Express, it's his first major public appearance in months. He's said to have been rarely seen out in public since King Charles III's Coronation in May, which he attended without his wife Meghan Markle and their two children, who remained in the US. He however was spotted at a Fourth of July event earlier this month.

Prince Harry is set to attend Sentebale and the International Sports Promotion Society (ISPS Handa)'s Polo Cup at Singapore Polo Club on August 12. He's due to play on the Royal Salute Sentebale Team, against the Singapore Polo Club Team, which will be captained by the charity's ambassador Nacho Figueras.

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Prior to the event, both Prince Harry and Nacho are set to participate in a summit on "the power of sport, community and philanthropy" at the ISPS Sports Values Summit-Special Edition. It will be held in Japan on August 9.

According to the charity, they will be joined at the summit for ISPS Handa in Tokyo by the likes of retired rugby union player Dan Carter. Others due to attend include Sophie Chandauka, who is the Chair of Sentebale.

Prince Harry, pictured at the coronation of King Charles III in May, is due to take part in a charity polo game (POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Discussing the upcoming polo match, Prince Harry said: "The annual Polo Cup is essential to Sentebale's vital work ensuring children and young people are healthy, resilient, and able to thrive. The funds raised this year will support our Clubs and Camps programme, which provides intensive psychosocial support to young people living with HIV.

"In a time where being HIV positive is no longer a death sentence, we are empowering young people to know their status, stay healthy, and eliminate the stigma so that they can break the cycle.

"We are delighted to return to the renowned Singapore Polo Club in August, and are once again enormously grateful for the polo community and our sponsors, in particular ISPS Handa, for their ongoing commitment to Lesotho and Botswana's youth."

Joel Leaver