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
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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.
”Is it nappies?”: Prince William is given a present for his son
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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
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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
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This year Saturday’s fixture supported SkillForce and the Royal Marsden Cancer Charity, of which Prince William is patron and president respectively.
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“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
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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
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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
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Power couple: Saturday’s singer Una Healey was joined by her husband, England rugby player, Ben Foden
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Doube trouble: Jeremy Piven and Dominic Cooper came to support the cause
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