Zara Tindall and Prince Harry could go head-to-head as Princess Anne’s daughter competes against the Duke of Sussex’s best friend in Australia.
King Charles’ niece, who is an Olympic silver medallist, will have a meeting with Harry after Christmas when she travels to Australia to take on Argentine polo star Nacho Figueras in a charity match.
The match will take place next month at the 2026 Pacific Fair Magic Millions Polo & Showjumping Day on Queensland’s Gold Coast.
The 44-year-old royal, who boasts decades of riding experience, will face a suitable opponent in Figueras, who has been compared to the Sir David Beckham of the polo world.
The match is part of the Magic Millions equestrian and auction extravaganza, which Zara and her husband Mike Tindall attend annually.
Harry’s cousin has served as an ambassador for the event since 2012, and this year she is joined by Figueras and his wife, Delfina Blaquier, in that role.
Will Harry and Meghan witness the clash?
Harry and Meghan are also expected to attend the event as the two are friends with the player. Figueras and Harry played together at a charity polo match in Aspen.
Harry made headlines for his title at the match when the announcer called him ‘Harry Wales’.
Zara’s team will feature Australian polo legend Ruki Baillieu alongside former rugby league star Billy Slater. Figueras will ride with his wife, as well as professional polo player Rob Archibald.
He maintains close ties to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, with him and Ms Blaquier part of Harry and Meghan’s inner circle. The pair have accompanied the Sussexes to several high-profile polo events over the years.
