Kate Middleton and Prince William Bring Their Dog Orla to Charity Polo Match!

Stephanie Petit
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Kate Middleton and Prince William had a special guest with them on their latest royal outing: their dog Orla!

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge attended a charity polo match on Wednesday and brought along their family dog for her first public appearance.

The couple received Orla from Kate's younger brother James Middleton shortly before their first dog Lupo died in Nov. 2020. The newest member of the Cambridge clan also had a starring role alongside Princess Charlotte in her 7th birthday portraits earlier this year.

Catherine Duchess of Cambridge and dog Prince William at Out-Sourcing Inc. Royal Charity Polo Cup at Guards Polo Club,
Catherine Duchess of Cambridge and dog Prince William at Out-Sourcing Inc. Royal Charity Polo Cup at Guards Polo Club,

Tim Rooke/Shutterstock Kate Middleton and dog Orla

The pup's name is especially perfect for a royal dog — Orla is a Celtic name meaning "golden princess."

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The Duke of Cambridge and Duchess of Cambridge arrive at in the Out-Sourcing Inc charity polo match at Guards Polo Club
The Duke of Cambridge and Duchess of Cambridge arrive at in the Out-Sourcing Inc charity polo match at Guards Polo Club

James Manning/PA Images via Getty Images Kate Middleton and Prince William

Prince William competed in the Out-Sourcing Inc. Royal Charity Polo Cup 2022 at Guards Polo Club on Wednesday. The match was played to raise funds and awareness for several charities supported by the couple.

Prince William took part in the same competition last year. However, Kate wasn't there to join him as she was isolating after a close exposure to coronavirus.

Catherine Duchess of Cambridge and dog Prince William at Out-Sourcing Inc. Royal Charity Polo Cup at Guards Polo Club
Catherine Duchess of Cambridge and dog Prince William at Out-Sourcing Inc. Royal Charity Polo Cup at Guards Polo Club

Tim Rooke/Shutterstock Kate Middleton

Kate — and sometimes the couple's three children — often come to spend the day outdoors while Prince William competes at polo games. In July 2019, Prince George and Princess Charlotte kicked around a soccer ball while Prince Louis kept mom Kate running around after him!

Prince William, Duke of Cambridge attends the the Royal Charity Polo Cup 2022 with Audi at Guards Polo Club
Prince William, Duke of Cambridge attends the the Royal Charity Polo Cup 2022 with Audi at Guards Polo Club

David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images Prince William

When the family needed a moment to relax (and a snack!), they retreated to their car. Prince George and Princess Charlotte relaxed in the back of the car with the trunk door popped open, while Kate sat with Louis on the ground.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge before he plays in the Out-Sourcing Inc charity polo match at Guards Polo Club
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge before he plays in the Out-Sourcing Inc charity polo match at Guards Polo Club

James Manning/PA Images via Getty Images Kate Middleton

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In the past, Prince William has often competed alongside his brother Prince Harry in charity polo matches, as they are both skilled players who have been playing since childhood. After moving to the U.S. with Meghan Markle in 2020, Prince Harry joined a polo team with longtime pal Nacho Figueras that competed in Santa Barbara this spring and summer.

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge and Prince William, Duke of Cambridge attend the the Royal Charity Polo Cup 2022 at Guards Polo Club
Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge and Prince William, Duke of Cambridge attend the the Royal Charity Polo Cup 2022 at Guards Polo Club

Mark Boland/Getty Images Kate Middleton and Prince William

"Prince Harry looks so comfortable and happy on the polo field, and everyone treats him like he is just one of the guys!" an observer previously told PEOPLE.