Prince William cheered on by cousin Peter Phillips and his girlfriend Harriet at polo match


The Prince of Wales showed off his skills


Danielle StaceyOnline Royal Correspondent - London
Matthew MooreSenior Evening Writer
Updated: July 11, 2025
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The Prince of Wales was supported by his cousin, Peter Phillips, and his girlfriend, Harriet Sperling, as he played in a charity polo match, which managed to raise £1.1 million for organisations supported by the royal and his wife, the Princess of Wales.

Like his father, the King, William has been an avid polo player since his teenage years and the event marked the 14th time that he has played in this match. While William was in a defensive role for the match, he still managed to score one of the goals as his team clinched victory.

Commentator Carl-Ude-Martinez quipped that the shot "trickled in, it wasn't pretty but we'll claim that one".

The ten charities supported this year are: Child Bereavement UK, Royal African Society, Fields in Trust, We Are Farming Minds, Anna Freud Centre, Family Action, East Anglia's Children's Hospices, NHS Charities Together and British Red Cross.

The event is set to take the total amount raised to more than £14,000,000 for William and Kate's causes.

See all of the best photos from the match… 

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William arrives

The Prince arrived ready in his polo attire, complete with helmet, riding boots, goggles and his mallet.

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Players line-up

The players line-up on their horses before the match begins.

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Peter Phillips and Harriet Sperling

Peter Phillips was among the guests to support his royal cousin. 

The businessman, who is Head of Partner Acquisition, Motorsport at the Wasserman group, was joined by his girlfriend and NHS nurse, Harriet Sperling.

Harriet kept her cool during the UK heatwave in a sleeveless white dress.

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Supportive cousin

Peter has previously supported William at his charity polo matches.

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William's team

William played in a dark blue jersey as player number four. 

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Action shot

William takes a shot! 

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Cool Prince

William didn't break a sweat as his horse became animated on the polo field.

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William and the tiger

The event was put on by Outsourcing Inc, and William posed with the group's CEO and even carried an ornamental plinth with a tiger design on it.

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Winning William

William and his team ultimately emerged victorious in the charity match.

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