Prince William is in high spirits as he takes part in charity polo match in Windsor

The Duke of Cambridge was in high spirits as he arrived to take part in the Out-Sourcing Inc Royal Charity Polo Cup 2022 at Guards Polo Club in Windsor today – with the Duchess made a surprise appearance to cheer her husband on. 

Prince William, 40, has previously played in charity polo matches with his brother Prince Harry, 37, who now lives in his $14.7million home in Santa Barbara with wife Meghan Markle, son Archie, and daughter Lilibet Diana. 

The pair both competed in the Jerudong Trophy charity polo match together at Cirencester Park Polo Club in 2017. 

Meanwhile Kate Middleton, 40, donned an elegant white midi dress which she paired with a comfortable pair of espadrilles for the occasion.

The mother-of-three swept her long brunette locks back from her face in a bouncy blow dry.

The couple were joined on their appearance today by their family puppy Orla.  

Meanwhile she kept her makeup neutral for the occasion, opting for a sweep of dark eyeliner and a touch of lipstick. 

The game today will help raise funds and awareness for charities supported by the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.

These include Centrepoint, East Anglia Children’s Hospices (EACH), Family Action, Fields in Trust, The Forward Trust, London Air Ambulance, Mountain Rescue England and Wales, and Tusk.

Prince Harry and William  went head-to-head in the King Power Royal Charity Polo Day, held in honour of late Leicester City owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha on July 2019.

The royal couple appeared in high spirits as they arrived side-by-side earlier today and chatted to fellow attendees 

The brothers were supported by the Duchess of Sussex, who was seen cradling baby Archie, and the Duchess of Cambridge, who brought along royal supporters Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.

Later on the Duke of Cambridge and his team went on to win the Khun Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha Memorial Polo Trophy at the Billingbear Polo Club – holding up the victory cup for a photo.

It comes amid a busy week for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, who yesterday made their first visit to Wimbledon of the year. 

Kate cut a polished figure in a £1,515 Alessandra Rich frock as she watched two thrilling matches alongside Prince William and Tim Henman – including Norrie’s five-set thriller against Belgium’s David Goffin. 

The ninth seed twice recovered from a set down to claim a 3-6 7-5 2-6 6-3 7-5 victory on a raucous No 1 Court and become only the fourth British man in the Open era to reach the last four at the All England Club. 

Meanwhile Kate Middleton, 40, donned a stunning smart white midi dress which she paired with a comfortable pair of espadrilles for the occasion

Norrie clinched victory on his second match point, raising his arms aloft when Goffin netted a forehand after three hours and 28 minutes. 

Later, the royal couple tweeted a picture of 26-year-old Norrie pumping his fist on the court, with the caption: ‘What a match! Just brilliant @cam-norrie.’

They later added: ‘What a day of tennis! Fantastic to be back @Wimbledon today and wonderful to see @Cam-Norrie flying the flag in the singles!’

And earlier this month, the Duke and Duchess visited  Cambridgeshire. During their final appointment at the County Day, at Newmarket Racecourse, Kate was seen looking delighted as she held a youngster, who was wearing a pink dress.

A video of the sweet moment shows the mother-of-three smiling at and chatting with the baby, who she asked if she could hold, telling her mother: ‘I love babies.’

Meanwhile, Prince William was seen loitering nearby, watching his wife as she cuddled the tot, and Kate was certainly in no hurry to go when he urged her to move on.

The baby’s mother, Marianne Provoost, who had travelled from the Netherlands for the event, said the duchess had asked to hold her child by saying: ‘I love babies.’

Her daughter, four-month-old Norah, was handed back to her, with Ms Provoost telling the duchess: ‘Enjoy your day and enjoy your children.’