{"id":2502193,"date":"2026-07-14T20:57:06","date_gmt":"2026-07-14T20:57:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2502193"},"modified":"2026-07-14T20:57:06","modified_gmt":"2026-07-14T20:57:06","slug":"kate-middleton-and-prince-william-kiss-and-hold-hands-in-rare-loved-up-display-at-polo-outing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/kate-middleton-and-prince-william-kiss-and-hold-hands-in-rare-loved-up-display-at-polo-outing\/","title":{"rendered":"Kate Middleton and Prince William Kiss and Hold Hands in Rare Loved-Up Display at Polo Outing"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div data-article-body=\"true\" data-body-type=\"bodyblocks\">\n<h3 class=\"mb-4 text-lg font-bold\">NEED TO KNOW<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"mb-4\">\n<li class=\"ml-4 safari:ml-6 list-disc\">\n<div>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Kate Middleton and Prince William kissed and held hands after he played in a charity polo game<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 safari:ml-6 list-disc\">\n<div>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8220;They are happy for people to see them be touchy-feely,&#8221; a royal expert and author previously told PEOPLE<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 safari:ml-6 list-disc\">\n<div>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The polo game was the start of a sporty weekend for the couple<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Kate Middleton;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;link&quot;,&quot;yLinkElementType&quot;:&quot;article_link&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/tag\/kate-middleton\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Kate Middleton<\/a> and <a target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Prince William;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;link&quot;,&quot;yLinkElementType&quot;:&quot;article_link&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/tag\/prince-william\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Prince William<\/a> were feeling the love on the polo pitch.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The Princess of Wales was a supportive spouse, watching from the sidelines as her husband took the field for a <a target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:charity polo game;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;link&quot;,&quot;yLinkElementType&quot;:&quot;article_link&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/prince-william-plays-charity-polo-match-prince-harry-uk-trip-continues-12014501\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">charity polo game<\/a> on Friday, July 10. After the match, Kate and William engaged in some rare public displays of affection, including a kiss to congratulate the royal heir on his team&#8217;s win.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">As the couple, both 44, walked off the field, Kate put a supportive hand on her husband&#8217;s back before they were seen holding hands.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The pair were likely more open with their loving gestures given the laidback nature of the outdoor sporting event. Although there are no official rules regarding how affectionate royal couples can act towards one another in public, for more formal occasions and official royal events, Prince William and Princess Kate usually refrain from excessive PDA.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-0 size-full\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-3 right-3 rounded-full bg-primary p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-primary\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"flex-none size-4 -scale-x-100 text-primary lg:size-6 [&amp;_path]:fill-current\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M3.1 3.1V11h1.8V6.314l5.392 5.393 1.415-1.414L6.313 4.9H11V3.1zm17.8 17.8V13h-1.8v4.686l-5.393-5.393-1.415 1.414 5.393 5.393H13v1.8z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal dialogue\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed bottom-0 left-0 right-0 top-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-primary hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p><i>Kate Middleton and Prince William at charity polo game on July 10, 2026<br \/>Credit: Samir Hussein\/WireImage<\/i><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8220;Senior members of the royal family would likely not be told how to interact or when they can or can not show PDA and would be trusted to use their better judgment as to when it&#8217;s appropriate,&#8221; <em>Ladies of London <\/em>star and royal etiquette expert Myka Meier previously told PEOPLE.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The founder and director of <a target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Beaumont Etiquette;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;link&quot;,&quot;yLinkElementType&quot;:&quot;article_link&quot;}\" href=\"http:\/\/www.beaumontetiquette.com\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Beaumont Etiquette<\/a> added, &#8220;The royals often adjust PDA to mirror the formality of the event they are attending.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Prince William and Princess Kate have been more tactile with each other in public after she announced that she was receiving <a target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:treatment for cancer;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;link&quot;,&quot;yLinkElementType&quot;:&quot;article_link&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/kate-middleton-shares-first-health-update-since-cancer-announcement-personal-letter-not-out-of-woods-yet-8663602\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">treatment for cancer<\/a> in March 2024. (She announced in January 2025 that she is <a target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:in remission;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;link&quot;,&quot;yLinkElementType&quot;:&quot;article_link&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/kate-middleton-is-in-remission-from-cancer-8774292\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">in remission<\/a>.)<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8220;They are <a target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:happy for people to see them be touchy-feely;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;link&quot;,&quot;yLinkElementType&quot;:&quot;article_link&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/kate-middleton-prince-william-happy-for-people-to-see-them-be-touchy-feely-11699148\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">happy for people to see them be touchy-feely<\/a>,&#8221; royal expert and biographer Ingrid Seward previously told PEOPLE. &#8220;They&#8217;re in a different phase of their life now. William is very protective and very proud of her for coming through this and carrying on with her life.&#8221;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Kate Middleton and Prince William at a charity polo game on July 10, 2026Credit: Samir Hussein\/WireImage\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"960\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/lo\/mysterio\/api\/d50b6901cf6082446e9419cb4ec704fcaa8725a728373a6fa9e1085f05784dfc\/lightyear_networkapi\/resizefill_w768_h960;quality_80;format_webp\/https:%2F%2Fmedia.zenfs.com%2Fen%2Fpeople_218%2F306f1d117e138051141c5630ddf28f20\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-0 size-full\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-3 right-3 rounded-full bg-primary p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-primary\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"flex-none size-4 -scale-x-100 text-primary lg:size-6 [&amp;_path]:fill-current\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M3.1 3.1V11h1.8V6.314l5.392 5.393 1.415-1.414L6.313 4.9H11V3.1zm17.8 17.8V13h-1.8v4.686l-5.393-5.393-1.415 1.414 5.393 5.393H13v1.8z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal dialogue\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed bottom-0 left-0 right-0 top-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-primary hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p><i>Kate Middleton and Prince William at a charity polo game on July 10, 2026<br \/>Credit: Samir Hussein\/WireImage<\/i><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The annual polo game raises money for charities and causes supported by the Prince and Princess of Wales. This year&#8217;s event marked the royal heir&#8217;s 15th time participating, and the event was expected to raise over $20 million for the organizations.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The 2026 cup is benefiting Wales Air Ambulance, The Royal College of Paramedics, Shout, T\u0177 Hafan children&#8217;s hospice, Forward Trust, Evelina London Children&#8217;s Hospital, Maternal Mental Health Alliance, We Are Farming Minds, The Passage and Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Can&#8217;t get enough of PEOPLE&#8217;s Royals coverage? Sign up for <a target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:our free Royals newsletter;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;link&quot;,&quot;yLinkElementType&quot;:&quot;article_link&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/people-royals-newsletter-sign-up-8692768\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">our free Royals newsletter<\/a> to get the latest updates on Kate Middleton, Meghan Markle and more!<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The charity polo game was just the start of a sporty weekend for the Prince and Princess of Wales&#8217; family. Kate attended both the ladies&#8217; and men&#8217;s singles finals at Wimbledon over the following two days, with Prince William and their two eldest children \u2014\u00a0Prince George and Princess Charlotte \u2014\u00a0<a target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:joining her for the tennis tournament;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;link&quot;,&quot;yLinkElementType&quot;:&quot;article_link&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/kate-middleton-awards-trophies-wimbledon-see-photos-prince-george-princess-charlotte-12016745\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">joining her for the tennis tournament<\/a> on Sunday.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Read the original article on <a target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:People;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;link&quot;,&quot;yLinkElementType&quot;:&quot;article_link&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/kate-middleton-prince-william-kiss-hold-hands-rare-pda-polo-outing-12019073\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">People<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source uk.news.yahoo.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>NEED TO KNOW Kate Middleton and Prince William kissed and held hands after he played in a charity polo game &#8220;They are happy for people to see them be touchy-feely,&#8221; a royal expert and author previously told PEOPLE The polo game was the start of a sporty weekend for the couple Kate Middleton and Prince [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2502194,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"jnews-multi-image_gallery":[],"jnews_single_post":[],"jnews_primary_category":[],"jnews_social_meta":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[43],"tags":[23651,493092,23068,351225,493093],"class_list":["post-2502193","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-royalty","tag-kate-middleton","tag-polo-game","tag-prince-william","tag-royal-expert","tag-supportive-spouse"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Kate-Middleton-and-Prince-William-Kiss-and-Hold-Hands-in.com2Fen2Fpeople_2182Fe3632b6eb180bab31d91349372902818.jpeg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2502193","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2502193"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2502193\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2502195,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2502193\/revisions\/2502195"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2502194"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2502193"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2502193"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2502193"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}