Prince William Competes in Polo Match as Kate Middleton Misses Event amid Wimbledon Appearance Speculation

Prince William is hitting the pitch for a polo match that’s long been a staple on his summer calendar

On Friday, July 12, the Prince of Wales, 42, trotted into the spotlight for the Out-Sourcing Inc. Royal Charity Polo Cup 2024 at Guards Polo Club in Windsor. The equestrian event raises funds for various charities and causes supported by Prince William and Kate Middleton. The match marked the 13th time William has participated in the charity polo tournament, which his cousin Peter Phillips attended with girlfriend Harriet Sperling.

Princess Kate, 42, supported Prince William on the sidelines of the charitable polo match last year, where she sipped champagne and congratulated William with a rare public kiss during the prize presentation. However, she wasn’t at the match on Friday. The Princess of Wales has been mostly out of the spotlight this year after announcing in March that she is undergoing treatment for cancer.

Princess Kate made her first public appearance of 2024 at Trooping the Colour on June 15, stepping out with her family at King Charles’ official birthday parade. At the time, palace aides emphasized that the princess’ presence at the event did not signal a return to public life. No date is set for when the Princess of Wales will fully return to royal work.