Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Share a Kiss After Polo Match in Florida: 'They Were Very Loving' (Exclusive)

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex stepped out in Florida for a charity polo match to benefit Sentebale, which Harry co-founded in 2006

Prince Harry and Meghan kiss as they attend the Royal Salute Polo Challenge to benefit Sentebale
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle kiss at the Royal Salute Polo Challenge to benefit Sentebale in Wellington, Florida, on April 12, 2024. . Photo:

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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry shared a sweet kiss to cap off a day of polo.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex shared a celebratory kiss after Meghan, 42, presented Harry, 39, with a trophy following his team's victory at the Royal Salute Polo Challenge held at the Grand Champions Polo Club in Wellington, Florida, on April 12.

"They were very loving with each other," an onlooker tells PEOPLE. "Meghan looked really happy."

"They held hands as they arrived and talked to everyone there," the source adds. "It was Harry's night to shine and Meghan was very supportive."

Harry and Meghan's affectionate moment mirrored another memorable kiss they shared just weeks after their royal wedding. In July 2018, Meghan gave Harry a congratulatory kiss after presenting him with the winning trophy at a charity polo match.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle
Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex kiss at the trophy presentation at the Sentebale Polo 2018 held at the Royal County of Berkshire Polo Club on July 26, 2018 in Windsor, England. Samir Hussein/WireImage

The sweet exchange on Friday was captured by cameras as the couple filmed for their upcoming Netflix series focused on the world of polo. On April 11, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's Archewell Productions revealed two new series are in the "early stages" of production at Netflix, one of which revolves around the equestrian sport. While the couple serves as executive producers for the series, they may appear in cameo roles but are not set to be the main stars.

Meghan Markle wows in a white dress and towering heels as she and Prince Harry arrive hand-in-hand
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle film their new Netflix series about the world of professional polo at the Royal Salute Polo Challenge at the Grand Champions Polo Club in Wellington, Florida, on April 12, 2024.

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Harry took part in the charity match in front of 300 guests, which was held to benefit Sentebale. He co-founded the organization in 2006 with Prince Seeiso of Lesotho, aiming to support children in Africa affected by poverty, inequality, and HIV/AIDS.

The polo match also brought Prince Harry together with his friend and Sentebale ambassador, Ignacio "Nacho" Figueras. Harry and Meghan posed for photos alongside Figueras and his wife, Delfina Blaquier. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex also warmly greeted the couple's daughter, Alba, with hugs, and Meghan was seen affectionately walking with her arm around her.

Britain's Prince Harry, right, and wife Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex, second right, pose for photos with Argentine professional polo player Ignacio "Nacho" Figueras, left, and his wife Delfina Blaquier as they arrive for the 2024 Royal Salute Polo Challenge to Benefit Sentebale, Friday, April 12, 2024, in Wellington, Fla.
From left: Ignacio "Nacho" Figueras, Delfina Blaquier, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry attend the Royal Salute Polo Challenge in Florida on April 12, 2024.

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Harry's team won the tournament against Figueras' team, with the Duke scoring a goal. Figueras told PEOPLE that he and his wife have plans to spend time with Meghan and Harry over the weekend.

Through a series of events including the Royal Salute Polo Challenge, a dinner and panel in Miami on April 11 where Harry discussed his passion for Africa, and Sotheby's Sentebale Benefit Auction, a total of $1 million has been raised for Sentebale.

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