Royal romance: Best images, video of Prince Harry, Meghan Markle's recent visit to Wellington

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle recently made a surprise visit to Palm Beach County, immersing themselves in a whirlwind of philanthropic and sporting endeavors. The royal couple, now residing in California, graced the region with their presence, starting with Harry's participation in a panel discussion in South Beach on Thursday, April 11. The panel, held at The Ritz-Carlton, focused on how to address the health, wealth inequality, and climate challenges affecting African youth, a long-held passion of Harry's.

On Friday, April 12, Prince Harry and the Duchess of Sussex headed to Wellington, where they attended the Royal Salute Polo Challenge at Grand Champions Polo Club. The event, benefiting Sentebale, a charity Harry co-founded, supports children in Lesotho and Botswana affected by poverty and health issues like HIV. The couple mingled with Sentebale executives and friends, including polo player Nacho Figueras and his wife, Delfina.

While Harry played polo, Meghan joined Delfina in the viewing area. This was Harry's second polo outing in Wellington, emphasizing his enduring connection to the sport and its charitable endeavors. It may have been a brief visit, but the royal couple's presence underscored the region's significance as a hub for philanthropy and equestrian pursuits. The visit follows in the path of Harry's father, Prince Charles, whose own fondness for polo also brought him to town.

Prince Harry scores goal, gets kiss from Meghan Markle as his team wins charity polo match in Wellington

Meghan Markle stepped to the podium carrying the trophy awarded to the winner of the Royal Salute Sentebale Polo Challenge. The Duchess of Sussex walked past the first two players of the winning Royal Salute Sentebale team before squeezing in beside her husband.

"Me," Prince Harry said, pointing to himself and feigning surprise before the couple kissed. Read the full story here: Prince Harry scores goal, gets kiss from Meghan Markle as his team wins charity polo match

A look back at the royal family's visits to Palm Beach County

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's recent Palm Beach County stop is the latest in a long-standing history of royal visits to the area. From Prince Harry's participation in charitable polo matches to the controversies surrounding Prince Charles and Princess Diana's visits, the royal family's local interactions have left lasting impressions. Their visits captivate local attention and highlight the area's significance on the global stage.

More: A look back at the royals in Palm Beach County: When Charles, Diana, Prince Harry visited

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