Kate Middleton and Prince William Share Rare PDA at Polo Match: See the Pics!

Mar. 15, 2025

Kate MiddletonandPrince Williamshared a rare moment of PDA at acharity polo matchin Windsor on Wednesday.The Duke of Cambridge, 40, received a congratulatory kiss on the cheek from his wife after his polo team won the fundraising polo tournament, which raised more than $1 million for the couple’s various charities.William and Kate, who celebrated their 11th anniversary in April, also exchanged a hug and were spotted with their arms wrapped around each other’s backs as they left the field.Royal etiquette expert Myka Meier, founder and director of Beaumont Etiquette,previously told PEOPLEthat there are no formal rules on royal couples being lovey-dovey in public — it’s at their own discretion.Kate Middleton and Prince William.Chris Jackson/Getty"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’s appropriate," Meier said. “The royals often adjust PDA to mirror the formality of the event they are attending. At a somber or more formal event, we are less likely to see PDA than at a casual event where it would be deemed more fitting.“Kate Middleton and Prince William.Dave Benett/GettyIn a surprise move, William and Kate, 40, alsobrought their dog Orlaalong for the sporting event, which took place near the Queen’s home of Windsor Castle.Kate Middleton and dog Orla.Tim Rooke/ShutterstockThe outing also comesamid the couple’s move to the town of Berkshirein Windsor.The Cambridge family is planning to relocate from their London home at Kensington Palace to a new residence some 30 miles west in Berkshire, the county that houses the Queen’s primary residence, Windsor Castle.The move reflects the changing needs of the couple’s three children:Prince George, who turns 9 in July,Princess Charlotte, 7, andPrince Louis, 4.David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty ImagesGeorge and Charlotte will leave their London prep school, Thomas’s Battersea, at the end of the current term, PEOPLE confirmed, and will enroll in a school in the Windsor area. It has been widely reported that the family will occupy Adelaide Cottage on the Windsor estate, but that is unconfirmed.Can’t get enough ofPEOPLE’s Royals coverage?Sign up for our free Royals newsletterto get the latest updates onKate Middleton,Meghan Markleand more!Kate Middleton and Prince William.James Manning/PA Images via Getty ImagesAlthough the children’s schooling was the primary reason to make the change, there are other benefits: Berkshire is also home to Bucklebury, where Kate’s parents, Carole and Michael Middleton, raised Kate and her two siblings and where they still live.Along with the short 40-minute car ride between Windsor and Bucklebury, William, who turns 40 on June 21, and Kate, 40, will of course be just minutes away from William’s grandmotherQueen Elizabeth, 96.

Kate MiddletonandPrince Williamshared a rare moment of PDA at acharity polo matchin Windsor on Wednesday.

The Duke of Cambridge, 40, received a congratulatory kiss on the cheek from his wife after his polo team won the fundraising polo tournament, which raised more than $1 million for the couple’s various charities.

William and Kate, who celebrated their 11th anniversary in April, also exchanged a hug and were spotted with their arms wrapped around each other’s backs as they left the field.

Royal etiquette expert Myka Meier, founder and director of Beaumont Etiquette,previously told PEOPLEthat there are no formal rules on royal couples being lovey-dovey in public — it’s at their own discretion.

Kate Middleton and Prince William.Chris Jackson/Getty

“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’s appropriate,” Meier said. “The royals often adjust PDA to mirror the formality of the event they are attending. At a somber or more formal event, we are less likely to see PDA than at a casual event where it would be deemed more fitting.”

Kate Middleton and Prince William.Dave Benett/Getty

In a surprise move, William and Kate, 40, alsobrought their dog Orlaalong for the sporting event, which took place near the Queen’s home of Windsor Castle.

Kate Middleton and dog Orla.Tim Rooke/Shutterstock

The outing also comesamid the couple’s move to the town of Berkshirein Windsor.

The Cambridge family is planning to relocate from their London home at Kensington Palace to a new residence some 30 miles west in Berkshire, the county that houses the Queen’s primary residence, Windsor Castle.

The move reflects the changing needs of the couple’s three children:Prince George, who turns 9 in July,Princess Charlotte, 7, andPrince Louis, 4.

David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images

George and Charlotte will leave their London prep school, Thomas’s Battersea, at the end of the current term, PEOPLE confirmed, and will enroll in a school in the Windsor area. It has been widely reported that the family will occupy Adelaide Cottage on the Windsor estate, but that is unconfirmed.

Can’t get enough ofPEOPLE’s Royals coverage?Sign up for our free Royals newsletterto get the latest updates onKate Middleton,Meghan Markleand more!

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

Although the children’s schooling was the primary reason to make the change, there are other benefits: Berkshire is also home to Bucklebury, where Kate’s parents, Carole and Michael Middleton, raised Kate and her two siblings and where they still live.

Along with the short 40-minute car ride between Windsor and Bucklebury, William, who turns 40 on June 21, and Kate, 40, will of course be just minutes away from William’s grandmotherQueen Elizabeth, 96.

source: people.com