Prince Harry seen on solo skiing trip to Aspen as Meghan Markle reacts to photos
Prince Harry also hit the slopes for a polo match
Prince Harry was all smiles as he hit the snowy slopes of Aspen, Colorado, for a skiing trip with friends, while Meghan Markle and their children stayed behind in sunny California.
The Duke of Sussex, 41, was photographed skiing alongside long-time friend Nacho Figueras in Aspen on December 17.
Prince Harry takes solo ski trip to Aspen
According to HELLO! magazine, Harry spent about four hours enjoying the mountain air before the group stopped for lunch at one of the resort’s restaurants.
A source said: “Prince Harry was with Nacho for about four hours on the mountains. The pair spent the day skiing and enjoyed lunch together at one of the restaurants at the resort. Harry seemed happy and was also joined by a number of male friends on the slopes.”
Meghan and their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, did not join the private trip. However, the family reportedly plans to celebrate Christmas together at their home in Montecito next week.
Harry is an avid skier, having grown up taking frequent royal family trips to Klosters and Whistler. He’s also reportedly already begun sharing his love of skiing with his children.
Harry seemed happy and was also joined by a number of male friends on the slopes.
But Harry didn’t just ski during his trip this week. He also competed in the St. Regis World Snow Polo Championship.
He rode with the Aspen Valley team, stepping in for a friend at the last minute, a spokesperson for the duke confirmed.
The match wasn’t just for fun. Harry was up against Nacho Figueras, who captained the rival St. Regis team with his two sons, Artemo and Hilario.
The Aspen Snow Polo Instagram page shared a few snaps of the duke in full polo gear, galloping across the snowy field.
Meghan Markle’s sweet reaction
Although she wasn’t present in Aspen, Meghan was clearly watching.
The Duchess of Sussex reposted one of the snaps of Harry mid-match on Instagram Stories alongside the cheeky caption: “Oh, hello there.”
This marks Harry’s first public appearance in several weeks, as both he and Meghan have kept a low profile ahead of the holidays.
While the polo tournament may have been a solo adventure, the Sussexes are expected to spend the holidays privately at home with their children.
In snaps from the event, Harry donned a bright blue pullover, white trousers, a black helmet, and sunglasses. He played alongside polo pros Grant Ganzi and Nic Roldan.
Harry and Nacho have shared the field many times since meeting at a 2006 Sentebale charity match.
Meanwhile, the Sussexes have just announced a new Netflix project: an adaptation of The Wedding Date by Jasmine Guillory.
The romantic comedy is being developed by their Archewell Productions alongside Girls Trip writer Tracy Oliver and producer Tracy Ryerson.
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