Princess of Wales back at polo, funds over £15 million

The Princess of Wales made a public appearance on Friday, July 10, 2026, to support Prince William at his annual charity polo match at the Guards Polo Club in Windsor. The event marked her first attendance at the polo fundraiser since 2023, following her cancer treatment and recovery. Prince William participated in the DMMI Royal Charity Polo Cup, his 15th appearance in the annual match, which is expected to push the total funds raised by the event beyond 15 million pounds.

The Princess of Wales, dressed in a black and white gingham dress by Temperley London, watched from the sidelines as her husband played. She accessorized with sunglasses and a stack of bracelets, including a friendship bracelet reportedly made for her by her 11-year-old daughter, Princess Charlotte. Following the match, she participated in the awards ceremony and gave Prince William a kiss on the cheek, a rare public display of affection from the couple.

The funds raised support a wide range of charities championed by the Prince and Princess of Wales, including the Wales Air Ambulance, The Royal College of Paramedics, Shout, Tŷ Hafan, The Forward Trust, Evelina London Children's Hospital, the Maternal Mental...