Kate Middleton and Prince William Bring Their Dog Orla to Charity Polo Match!
Mar. 15, 2025Kate MiddletonandPrince Williamhad 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 couplereceived Orlafrom 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 alongsidePrincess Charlottein her7th birthday portraitsearlier this year.
Kate Middleton and dog Orla.Tim Rooke/Shutterstock
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The pup’s name is especially perfect for a royal dog — Orla is a Celtic name meaning “golden princess.”
Kate Middleton and Prince William.James Manning/PA Images via Getty Images
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Prince Williamtook part in the same competitionlast year. However, Kate wasn’t there to join him as she wasisolatingafter a close exposure to coronavirus.
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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 GeorgeandPrincess Charlottekicked around asoccer ballwhilePrince Louiskept mom Kate running around after him!
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When the family needed a moment to relax (and a snack!), they retreated to their car.Prince GeorgeandPrincess Charlotterelaxed in the back of the car with the trunk door popped open, while Kate sat with Louis on the ground.
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In the past,Prince Williamhas often competed alongside his brotherPrince Harryin charity polo matches, as they are both skilled players who have been playing since childhood. After moving to the U.S. withMeghan Marklein 2020,Prince Harryjoined a polo teamwith longtime pal Nacho Figueras that competed in Santa Barbara this spring and summer.
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“Prince Harrylooks so comfortable and happy on the polo field, and everyone treats him like he isjust one of the guys!” an observer previously told PEOPLE.
source: people.com
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