Princess of Wales Appears at Prince William’s 2026 Royal Charity Polo Match

On Friday, July 10 2026, Catherine, Princess of Wales, made an unannounced visit to the Guards Polo Club in Windsor to support Prince William, Prince of Wales, during the Royal Charity Polo Cup. The event, marking the 15th year William has competed, featured the couple greeting spectators from a fold-out chair before the Princess stepped onto the field to kiss her husband on the cheek.

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The match is organized to raise money for a slate of charities selected by the Prince and Princess of Wales. Beneficiaries include the Wales Air Ambulance, The Royal College of Paramedics, Shout, Ty Hafan, Forward Trust, Evelina London Children’s Hospital, Maternal Mental Health Alliance, We Are Farming Minds, The Passage, and the Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity. Organizers project that this year’s event will push total contributions beyond $20.1 million, continuing the tradition of channeling polo’s popularity into philanthropic support.

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Catherine complemented her appearance with a black-and-white gingham dress by Temperley London, paired with tan slingback heels, Ralph Lauren sunglasses, and statement earrings from Sézane. Commentators noted the ensemble as a “masterclass in summer chic” and described the Princess as the “picture of summer elegance” while she arrived at the venue.

The Princess of Wales debuts new bracelet stack on surprise outing to charity polo match

• “The Princess of Wales showcased a new bracelet stack for her surprise appearance at Prince William's charity polo match on Friday Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images The Princess of Wales delivered a masterclass in summer chic as she stepped out to support Prince William in a surprise appearance on Friday afternoon.” — Tatler article

The Princess of Wales debuts new bracelet stack on surprise outing to charity polo match

• “Catherine, 44, donned a new black-and-white gingham dress by Temperley London to cheer on Prince William in the Royal Charity Polo Cup at Guards Polo Club, in Windsor.” — Tatler article

The Princess of Wales debuts new bracelet stack on surprise outing to charity polo match

• “Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images The match raises vital funds for charities chosen by the Prince and Princess of Wales, including the Wales Air Ambulance, The Royal College of Paramedics, Shout, Ty Hafan, Forward Trust, Evelina London Children's Hospital, Maternal Mental Health Alliance, We Are Farming Minds, The Passage, Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity.” — Vanity Fair article

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• “1 million for causes dear to Prince William and Kate Middleton.” — Vanity Fair article

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