Keeping up with her self-described reputation as a “hugger,” Meghan Markle stole the show with her warm hug in Prince Harry’s new Netflix series. polo.
The five-part documentary, which premiered today, chronicles the fierce rivalries of the US Open Polo Championship.
In the final episode, viewers are treated to a candid treat at the Royal Salute Polo Challenge, an annual charity event benefiting Stabile, which was co-founded by Prince Harry in 2006.
Filmed in April at the USPA National Polo Center in Wellington, Florida, the event saw Prince Harry’s Royal Salute team claim victory over the Maseru team, captained by his close friend Nacho Figueras.
After the match, Meghan joined Harry to congratulate the players on the field, including polo legend Adolfo Cambiasso, who has nine US Open polo championships under his belt.
As she approached Adolfo, the athlete extended her hand for a formal handshake. However, true to her friendly nature, the Duchess took her hand and gave her a hearty hug.
During their warm exchange, Adolfo politely says, “Nice to meet you,” and mentions that he’s “very nice.”
Meghan Markle showed off her linguistic skills and signature warmth during a stunning moment in Prince Harry’s newly released Netflix series, Polo.
The interaction didn’t stop there. As Adolfo chatted with Meghan, Prince Harry playfully interjected, revealing that his wife speaks Spanish fluently.
Meghan, who studied abroad in Europe in 2002, replied in Spanish: “I lived there about 20 years ago. In Palermo Viejo. Also Las Catas.”
Adolfo, visibly impressed, replied: “It’s great. It’s where the polo fields were.”
When Adolfo asked Prince Harry if Meghan spoke Spanish, he hilariously responded with an emphatic “yes,” and broke into laughter.
Harry said with self-deprecating humor, “He knows me, he knows I don’t! [I speak] A little, a little.”