Moment Meghan hugs Prince Harry's pal after he goes in for handshake

Moment Meghan hugs Prince Harry's pal after he goes in for handshake
Source: Daily Mail Online

She famously described herself as a 'hugger' in her Netflix series - and Meghan Markle certainly lived up to that label in Prince Harry's new polo documentary.

This morning, the five-episode series POLO - which delves into the 'fierce rivalries' between teams competing in the US Open Polo Championship - landed on Netflix.

In the final episode of the series, the Duchess of Sussex, 43, is filmed attending the Royal Salute Polo Challenge, which benefits Sentebale - the charity Prince Harry co-founded in 2006.

At the annual event, which took place in April at the USPA National Polo Center in Wellington, Florida, Prince Harry's Royal Salute team triumphed over Maseru - who were led by the Duke's close friend Nacho Figueras.

Following their victory, the Duchess of Sussex joined her husband in congratulating the players, including Adolfo Cambiaso - who has won nine US Open Polo Championships over his 34-year career.

"Nice to meet you," Adolfo said during their exchange with Meghan. He added that he was "very well" after Meghan approached him for a hug instead of a handshake.

Prince Harry then chimed in to tell his teammate that his wife speaks Spanish fluently. Speaking in Spanish, Meghan replied: "I lived there about 20 years ago. In Palermo Viejo. Las Canitas too."

"That's great. That's where the polo fields were," Adolfo responded before asking if she speaks Spanish.

Answering for her husband, Meghan replied "yes" and erupted into giggles while Prince Harry admitted: "He knows me. He knows I don't! [I speak] a little, a little."

The Hugger

Two years ago, Meghan famously labelled herself a 'hugger' in her bombshell Netflix docu-series with Prince Harry. She explained how this trait surprised some people during formal meetings within royal circles.

"Even when Will and Kate came over [to Nottingham Cottage] and I was meeting her for the first time I remember I was in ripped jeans; I was barefoot. Like I was a hugger," she shared regarding her first meeting with them.

A Warm Approach

While still working as royals, both embraced informal greetings with members of public and parents affected by online bullying earlier this year through The Parents Network launch interview on CBS where they hugged grieving parents openly praised by news anchor Jane Pauley saying: "Harry & Meghan are definitely big huggers".




Tactile Affection

The Duchess often displays affection towards husband publicly seen tightly holding hands placing hand back October affectionate display BFF Kelly McKee Zajfen LA Children's Hospital charity gala red carpet pair met producer ex-husband Trevor Engelson held hands posing photos sweetly beaming another.