Prince Harry and the Duke of Cambridge were watched by a host of celebrities at the Audi Polo Challenge at Coworth Park, Ascot, Berkshire over the weekend (3-4 August).
On Saturday (3 August), the Duke of Cambridge took a break from his parental duties to lead his Audi Quattro team to victory today over the Audi Ultra team — with the help of his brother Prince Harry.
Action shot: Prince William returns to the polo pitch
This was the Duke’s first public appearance since the birth of his son and after the match Audi UK director Martin Sander presented him with a mini polo stick for Prince George.
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“I was in baby mode out there, thinking about nappies. I wasn’t really in the zone,” William admitted after the match.
The Prince is currently on paternity leave from his role as a RAF search and rescue pilot, but is expected to return to work sometime this week.
Flying form: Prince Harry won twice over the weekend
On Sunday (4 August) Prince Harry, who currently plays off a handicap of 1, was victorious again with 7-4 win over Audi Ultra.
Celebration: JP Clarkin congratulates Prince Harry
This year Saturday’s fixture supported SkillForce and the Royal Marsden Cancer Charity, of which Prince William is patron and president respectively.
“The Duke and Duchess have done so much to support us and now they are a family, it’s just wonderful news,” Peter Cross, Skillforce’s chief executive, said.
Pitch perfect: Regular polo guest 33-year-old Katherine Jenkins attended the event
Sunday’s fixture was in aid of Sentebale, which is a charity founded by Prince Harry and Prince Seeiso of Lesotho.
Turning heads: Former Doctor Who star Karen Gillan showed off her newly shaved head at the event
The annual event has now raised more than £1.5 million over the last decade for various charities supported by the Duke of Cambridge and Prince Harry.
Leading lady: Les Misérables star Samantha Barks, who attended Derby day at Epsom, turns her attention to polo
Power couple: Saturday’s singer Una Healey was joined by her husband, England rugby player, Ben Foden
Doube trouble: Jeremy Piven and Dominic Cooper came to support the cause
