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Prince William Returns to Polo as Charity Match Nets £1 Million

7/12/2026

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Prince William Returns

The charity polo match raised over £1 million, according to Kensington Palace.
Prince William resumed playing polo after Prince Harry appeared in California, reversing his earlier decision to quit.
Princess Kate wore the same Temperley London dress from the polo match, pairing it with Camilla Elphick heels.
Carole Middleton attended Wimbledon for two consecutive days.
Benedict Cumberbatch and his wife Sophie Hunter also attended Wimbledon.

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Charles meets Sussexes

King Charles III met Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex, and grandchildren Archie and Lilibet on Friday, the first royal family gathering in years.
The palace said the meeting was meant to repair a rift that grew after the Sussexes stepped back from duties in 2020.
Sources reported Prince William, Duke of Cambridge will not meet Prince Harry during his UK visit, highlighting ongoing brotherly strain.

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Kate steadies trophy

Kate Middleton caught a wobbling trophy that nearly fell, laughing as she steadied it.
Prince William responded with mock horror, turning the slip into a light-hearted moment.
The 2026 Polo Cup aims to raise over $20.1 million for charities including the Wales Air Ambulance and Evelina London Children’s Hospital.
The event is held at the Guards Polo Club, Prince Philip’s 50-year presidency venue near the Waleses’ Forest Lodge home.

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Prince William Returns

The charity polo match raised over £1 million, according to Kensington Palace.
Prince William resumed playing polo after Prince Harry appeared in California, reversing his earlier decision to quit.
Princess Kate wore the same Temperley London dress from the polo match, pairing it with Camilla Elphick heels.
Carole Middleton attended Wimbledon for two consecutive days.
Benedict Cumberbatch and his wife Sophie Hunter also attended Wimbledon.

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