The Royal Family's Best Polo Moments, from William and Harry Facing Off to Sweet Sideline Squads

Prince Philip, King Charles, Prince William and Prince Harry have all been regulars on the polo pitch — and a match often means a day out for the family

1956

Four years after becoming monarch, Queen Elizabeth supported Prince Philip at a polo game in Windsor Park — and made it a family outing, bringing along a young then-Prince Charles and Princess Anne...along with one of the family's corgis!

1967

Prince Philip was encouraged to play polo by his uncle, Lord Louis Mountbatten, and competed in the sport until he was 50.

1967

The future King Charles inherited a passion for the game, even playing alongside his father in tournaments.

1971

Queen Elizabeth watched Prince Charles from the sidelines along with her youngest child, Prince Edward, at a polo match in Windsor Great Park.

1975

In this pre-polo photo, Prince Charles might be getting some last-minute advice from his father.

1983

Princess Diana was frequently on the sidelines of Prince Charles' games, socializing with friends like Sarah Ferguson. Here, she wears her famous black sheep sweater.

1984

While pregnant with Prince Harry, Princess Diana chatted with Prince Charles on horseback. According to the HBO documentary The Princess, Charles left to play polo just hours after bringing Harry home from the hospital after his birth.

1987

Princess Diana and Prince Charles shared a kiss when she handed him a prize.

1987

Queen Elizabeth watched a polo match with her grandsons Prince Harry and Prince William, leaning down to chat with them.

1988

Just like their dad, Prince William and Prince Harry were frequently spotted enjoying the outdoors during polo games where Prince Charles competed.

1990

It wouldn't be long before Prince William took up his father's love of the sport and the royal family's passion for horses.

1993

In a scary moment, Prince Charles fell off his horse during a game at Windsor. It wasn't the first polo-related injury for the Prince of Wales: a few years early, Charles broke his arm after falling off his horse.

2004

The future King competed alongside both of his sons, Prince Harry and Prince William, in matching uniforms at Cirencester Park Polo Club.

2011

Prince Harry and Prince William have shown off their competitive sides, often playing for opposite teams during polo games.

2015

Kate and Prince George played in the grass while Prince William participated in the Gigaset Charity Polo Match.

2015

Prince George already looks interested in his dad's mallet!

2018

It was another family affair at the Maserati Royal Charity Polo Trophy, where Prince George and Princess Charlotte had a blast running around with some other kids, including relatives Savannah and Isla Phillips.

2018

Meghan congratulated Prince Harry on his win with a sweet smooch at Sentebale ISPS Handa Polo Cup just a couple months after their royal wedding.

2019

Shortly after Meghan and Prince Harry welcomed son Archie, they had their first public cousin playdate with Kate and Prince William's kids at the King Power Royal Charity Polo Day.

2019

Prince Harry checked in with Meghan and little Archie following the match.

2019

When the Cambridge kids — Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis — needed a snack, the family retreated to the car where they ate from the trunk.

2019

The royal brothers faced off against each other, with Prince Harry playing on the red team and Prince William competing for blue.

2022

Kate and Prince William brought along their family dog, Orla, as the then-Duke of Cambridge participated in the Royal Charity Polo Cup.

2022

Kate and Prince William shared some sweet P.D.A. following the match.

2022

Prince Harry made the quick flight from California to Colorado in 2021 and 2022 to compete in the Sentebale Polo Cup, benefitting his charity. Sentebale was founded by Prince Harry in 2006 with Prince Seeiso of Lesotho to help children in Africa affected by poverty, inequality, HIV/AIDS and recently COVID-19.

2023

Princess Kate gave Prince William a thumbs up as he saddled up for the 2023 charity match at Guards Polo Club, a short drive from their home at Windsor, which raised money for almost a dozen charities and causes that are close to the heart of the royal couple.

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