Who is Harry Charles? 5 Things to Know About Eve Jobs Fiancé

Eve Jobs, the youngest daughter of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, is preparing to tie the knot this week in a star-studded, $6.7 million wedding with Harry Charles—a rising star in the world of equestrian sports.

But who is Harry Charles? Aside from being a Paris 2024 Olympic gold medalist, he comes from a long line of champions and has earned a name of his own in international show jumping. Here’s everything you need to know.

1. He Comes From Equestrian Royalty

Harry’s father, Peter Charles, is a legendary British equestrian who won Olympic team gold at the London 2012 Summer Games. Following his father’s footsteps, Harry began training early and joined elite competitions while still a teenager.

2. He Won Gold at the 2024 Paris Olympics

Harry represented Team Great Britain at the 2024 Paris Olympics, where he helped his team secure a gold medal in equestrian show jumping. This came after his debut at the Tokyo 2021 Olympics, where he competed as one of the youngest riders.

3. He Is a World-Ranked Showjumper

According to Team GB, Harry was part of the World Championship team in 2023, where he helped Britain win bronze—their first global podium finish in the event since 1998. He also led the FEI Jumping U25 rankings in early 2022.

4. He Was Appointed a Rolex Testimonee

In 2019, Harry was named a Rolex Testimonee, becoming one of the youngest athletes in the sport to receive the honor. His partnership with Rolex symbolizes his rising global profile and elite performance standards.

5. He’s a Star of the Longines Global Champions Tour

Harry has consistently made headlines in the Longines Global Champions Tour, especially after a standout performance at the London International Horse Show in 2021, where he won three 5-star events. He also joined New York Empire in 2022 as their U25 rider, alongside top names like Scott Brash, Georgina Bloomberg, and Denis Lynch.

A Star-Studded Wedding

Harry and Eve, who got engaged in September 2024, are getting married in Oxfordshire, UK, with a guest list that includes Kamala Harris, Jessica Springsteen, Jony Ive, and Sofia Abramovich. Sir Elton John is even scheduled to perform.

According to sources, the wedding planning is extremely detailed:
“The wedding is being planned like a military operation. The itinerary is scheduled so precisely, with guests starting to arrive all this week before the celebrations begin on Thursday,” one insider told The Sun.