Sunday, 26 July 2009

Embarrassed Geri Halliwell cowers behind her boyfriend after suffering a wardrobe hitch at the polo

She's not exactly the coy type, so it seemed quite out of character when Geri Halliwell swiftly hid behind her boyfriend Henry Beckwith when met by a bunch of photographers.

It was, after all, the high profile 2009 Cartier International Polo Day and surely Geri knew there was bound to be such attention.

But as it turned out the former Spice Girl was only ducking for cover because her embroidered, white cocktail dress somehow got tangled up in her underwear.

Human shield: Geri Halliwell hid behind her boyfriend Henry Beckwith after suffering a wardrobe malfunction at the 25th Cartier Polo Finals

How not to do it: Geri Halliwell, arriving at the 25th Cartier Polo Finals with boyfriend Henry Beckwith, is less than discreet dealing with her wardrobe malfunction
Sorted: Geri smiles with her man then returns to form posing for photographers once her outfit crisis is averted
Sorted: Geri smiles with her man then returns to form posing for photographers once her outfit crisis is averted

Skirting the issue: Geri quickly regained her composure after adjusting her dress

At first Henry looked bemused as he looked around at his indiscreet girlfriend whose awkward crouching and gurning expression as she attempted to straighten her dress, was a masterclass in how not to handle a 'wardrobe malfunction'.

But once Geri, 36, managed to get herself together she was back to her smiling best posing for the cameras as she walked alongside her smartly dressed man.

The pair rubbed shoulders at the Guards Polo Club in Windsor Great Park, Surrey with fellow celebrities including Anna Friel and U.S actress Neve Campbell.

Chic: Anna Friel and U.S actress Neve Campbell look the part
Chic: Anna Friel (l) and U.S actress Neve Campbell both look the part

No faux pas here: Pushing Daisies star Anna Friel and American actress Neve Campbell both look chic in their frocks

The couple who been dating for the past four months - these days somewhat of a milestone for Geri who was fast becoming infamous for her string of short-lived relationships recently.

This latest relationship appeared to be gathering momentum following the pair's 'family weekend' in Devon last month.

Geri, who is said to be looking for a father figure for her three-year-old daughter Bluebell, met Henry's parents in picturesque Thurlestone, where the aristocrat grew up.

Knees up: Tina Hobley and Simon Le Bon's daughter Amber (r) head for the VIP Cartier tent
Knees up: Tina Hobley and Simon Le Bon's daughter Amber (r) head for the VIP Cartier tent
Well heeled: Actress Tina Hobley and model Amber Le Bon tackled the grass in towering heels

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