Prince Harry might miss the Queen's Jubilee celebrations following reports that he has agreed to play a full season of polo in California which stretches across the four-day Bank Holiday weekend.
The Duke of Sussex was snapped playing polo last week and is reportedly going to play the rest of the season in Santa Barbara, according to Meghan Markle's pal Omid Scobie.Mr Scobie, author of the controversial book 'Finding Freedom', says Harry will be participating in the Cheval Athletics USPA Intra-Circuit which runs from June 3rd-19th, Mail Online reports.If this is true it would mean that Harry may not be able to attend his great grandmother's celebrations on Thursday, June 2 to Sunday, June 5.It is understood that that the Royal Family will be gathering together on Buckingham Palace balcony at the beginning and end of the celebrations.However, a source has claimed that Her Majesty's appearance on the balcony is "by no means guaranteed".It is understood the polo matches in Santa Barbara are usually played on Friday and Sunday afternoons, according to The Telegraph.It is not clear whether Harry has spoken to the palace about these alleged plans. Stay in the loop with all the latest royal news by signing up to our free newsletter here.The Duke of Sussex previously said he would not be able to come back to the UK with his family unless there was a change in security arrangements at the jubilee events.
Gert's Royals, a royal blogger, pointed out how the timing of the polo tournament likely means Harry won’t be returning to the UK.In a tweet, she wrote: “The Cheval Athletics USPA Intra-Circuit starts the same weekend as the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Events, so I guess the Sussexes have made up their mind about attending that.”It.
Read more on dailystar.co.uk