Prince Harry was reportedly addressed as “Harry Wales” by the announcer at the 2025 St. Regis World Snow Polo Championship in Aspen. The moment came as a shock to many, especially royal fans, as Harry already holds his own royal title, the Duke of Sussex. Meanwhile, the name “Wales” is traditionally used by his brother, Prince William, and his family.
The incident sparked speculation among people that the Duke of Sussex may have requested to be announced as “Harry Wales.” However, according to a spokesperson for Harry, the prince told Express that he did not ask anyone to call him by this name, and it was simply “a mistake.”
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It has been years since Prince Harry stepped back from his royal duties and moved forward in life with his wife, Meghan Markle, and their children. Since then, he has ventured into different pursuits, carving out an identity for himself away from the monarchy. However, he still retains his royal title, the Duke of Sussex.
Meanwhile, his brother, Prince William, continues to hold the title of Prince of Wales. Harry only used the title “Wales” during the period when his father, King Charles, was the Prince of Wales prior to becoming the king. This is why, when the announcer referred to Harry as “Harry Wales” during the 2025 St. Regis World Snow Polo Championship, it reportedly came as a shock to many.
As per GB News, the announcer said, “Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, please welcome onto the podium the runners-up of the 2025 St. Regis World Snow Polo Championship. Please give it up for Aspen Valley Polo Cup: Harry Wales, Grant Ganzi and Nic Roldan.”
After this incident, the news quickly spread across the internet, with some people claiming that Harry may have requested the organizers to refer to him as “Harry Wales.” However, a spokesperson for the Prince told Express that he had not asked anyone to introduce him as “Harry Wales” and that it was all “a mistake.”
