First night away from son for Harry

The Duke of Sussex has spent his first night away from baby Archie, taking part in a fundraising polo match in Italy and enjoying a good night’s sleep.

Professional polo player Nacho Figueras, who captained Harry’s team, said the duke had begun a “very exciting part of his life” with the birth of his son, and after resting had been “excited” ahead of the match.

The event was held in Rome in aid of the duke’s Sentebale charity, to raise funds and awareness for the organisation’s work supporting children and young people living with HIV.

In the foreword to the Sentebale Polo Cup programme, Harry said the fight against Aids was being hampered by the stigma associated with the disease, which stopped young people being tested and others taking up the drugs and care on offer.

Mr Figueras, who was a guest at Harry’s wedding, was asked how the duke was coping with a new baby, born on May 6, and replied: “He’s doing great.”

He added: “I just saw him, he’s ready for the game and had a good night’s sleep, so we’re excited about being able to do a great job today for Sentebale, which is why we’re here.

“Being a father always changes you, he seems to be very, very happy, I think this is a very exciting part of his life. He was ready for it and I think he’s loving it.

Harry left his wife Meghan and his baby son behind to fly out a day ahead of the match, and spent Thursday practising at the venue, the Roma Polo Club.

The Duke of Sussex took part in a charity event.