The Princess of Wales cheered on her husband, Prince William, at a charity polo match in Windsor on Thursday July 6, and even gave him a sweet kiss to congratulate him on winning the match with his team.
The couple were pictured arriving at Guards Polo Guard, with William sporting a blazer, shirt and trousers, and Kate looking summery in a blue Beulah London midi dress. The Prince of Wales took part in the Out-Sourcing Inc. Royal Charity Polo Cup 2023 at Guards Polo Club.
The match raised funds and awareness for 11 charities supported by the royal couple, which included: Mental Health Innovations, Wales Air Ambulance, Centrepoint, The Passage, Mountain Rescue England & Wales, Foundling Museum, Forward Trust, East Anglia Children’s Hospices, Baby Basics, Little Village and AberNecessities.
Kate also met with representatives from the charities, who will benefit from the match.
© Mark CuthbertWilliam's team won the march 3-2 after the Prince scored the winning goal.
After he has dismounted, he was quick to greet Kate, and later gave her a kiss on both cheeks as he accepted his individual trophy.
© Charlie CrowhurstKate, meanwhile, gave his arms a supportive rub as she whispered her congratulations to him and later patted him on the back as he made his way back to the podium.
Kate also gifted the winning team their trophy, and took pictures with the group before the pair left with their arms wrapped around each other.
© Mark CuthbertIt marks the 12th year of the Royal Charity Polo Day and is set to take the total amount raised to more than £12,000,000 for well deserving causes that the Prince and Princess are passionate about.
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© GettyHELLO! understands the Prince chooses to play in this match every year because of the money it raises for the incredible causes the royal couple support. See William in action in the clip below...
William played in defence for the US Polo Association team as number four.
FASHION DETAILS: Princess Kate cheers on Prince William at the polo in beautiful boho maxi dress
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The Princess mingled with guests on the side lines, including champion jockey Frankie Dettori, and William's cousin, Peter Phillips.
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© GettyLast year, Kate was joined by the family's dog, Orla, on the side lines. The Princess was also seen kissing her husband as he secured a polo victory and collected the trophy.
© GettyWilliam and his younger brother, Prince Harry, have followed in their father King Charles and late grandfather Prince Philip's footsteps with their love of the sport.
Charles retired from playing polo at the age of 57 in 2005, but he used to play competitively in teams across the world.
Meanwhile, the late Duke of Edinburgh competed in the sport until the age of 50 in 1957, when he took up carriage driving instead.
© GettyIt's been a busy week so far for William and Kate. The Princess made her first appearance at Wimbledon on Tuesday, where she was joined in the royal box by eight-time champion, Roger Federer. Kate also watched Katie Boulter's match on Court 18 and reflected on her Wimbledon memories with former US Open winner, Emma Raducanu.
© GettyWilliam and Kate travelled to Edinburgh in Scotland on Wednesday, where they joined King Charles and Queen Camilla at a special thanksgiving service at St Giles' Cathedral to mark the coronation.
The Prince donned ceremonial robes of the Order of the Thistle, while Kate paid tribute to Scotland's flag, in a blue Catherine Walker coat dress and matching Philip Treacy hat. She accessorised with the late Queen Elizabeth's Garrard four-string pearl choker.
