Prince Harry's body language shows he's 'happiest back on royal stomping ground'
Prince Harry's body language shows he is happy to be back on his royal stomping ground, an expert has said.
The Duke of Sussex is today competing in the Sentebale Polo Cup in Singapore as the event aims to raise money for the charity he founded with Prince Seeiso of Lesotho in 2006. He was pictured with his friend, Argentinian polo player Nacho Figueras, who is also taking part in the event, as well as Sophie Chandauka, the chair of Sentebale.
Harry has also been pictured smiling while riding his horse during the polo cup and body language expert Judi James told the Mirror he appears "upbeat, happy, carefree and relaxed" at the event. In the photos, Harry also looks "fully in charge" as he soaks up "positive attention", Ms James said.
Harry taking part in the Polo Cup in Singapore (AFP via Getty Images)She explained: "Whether he's twining his body language with his close polo friend or addressing fans with a splayed torso, arms extended wide and palm held outward and upward, Harry is looking at his most upbeat, happy, carefree and relaxed here in an environment that must feel reassuringly royal, macho and familiar to him. He looks fully in charge here and soaking up positive attention and adoration with what is almost an overkill smile.
"Every feature is emphatic and exaggerated, from the eye crinkles to the stretched lips and clenched teeth. These smiles are congruent though, showing exactly how happy Harry is to be back on his old stomping ground again."
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Prince Harry is playing on the Royal Salute Sentebale Team, against the Singapore Polo Club Team captained by the charity's ambassador and long-time friend, Nacho Figueras. The polo cup comes after the two friends travelled to Tokyo, Japan, where they took part in a summit on the power of sport, community and philanthropy at the ISPS Sports Values Summit-Special Edition. Meghan Markle did not travel with her husband and stayed home with their two children, Archie and Lilibet.
The duke of Sussex with New Zealand former All Blacks Rugby player Dan Carter (right) and Argentinian polo player Nacho Figueras (HOW HWEE YOUNG/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)Ahead of today's event in Singapore, 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."
Earlier this year, Harry personally donated $1.5million (£1.2million) to help grow his own global development charity. Sentebale grew by more than 50 percent last year after raising $5.5million (£4.5million).
Next month, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will travel to Germany to attend the Invictus Games. In a video released this week, Harry said he is both "excited and nervous" about the event.
Harry appeared 'happy' and 'relaxed', according to Judi James (AFP via Getty Images)He said: "I hope you are excited and probably a bit nervous. I'm both. But I can't wait to see all of you and have the whole community together once again. It's been too long." Harry also praised competitors for taking the next step on their "healing journey" and said the event also helped his own journey. Looking excited ahead of this year's event, Harry said it will be "the best games ever".
Addressing the athlete, the prince said. "You're all on different parts of your healing journey." He then added: "We all are – we always will be." Laughing, Harry added: "Good luck for the remaining few weeks, have fun, look forward to it. Being nervous is a good thing. We have 21 nations this year and can't wait to have every continent represented. Except Antarctica – but still working on that.
"Thank you for your service, for your commitment, your determination in getting to this point. We are going to have a lot of fun and yeah, look forward to it. We're ready to host you. It's going to be the best games ever, the best games yet." Harry usually attends the Invictus Games with his wife Meghan Markle and, according to reports, she will have a special role this year. The former Suits star will be closing out the two-week event and will address the crowd with a "very emotional" closing speech with Harry.
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