Incredible but true, Kate Middleton and Prince William exchanged a tender gesture in public. It is a fact of a mad rarity among members of the British royal family. On Wednesday July 6, 2022, the Duke of Cambridge was delighted to take part in the Royal Charity Polo Cup at Guards Polo Club, Smiths Lawn in Windsor. As he strove for victory – which he did! -, his wife took care of applauding him warmly while taking care of their dog, Orla, a splendid black English Cocker Spaniel.
After defeating the enemy, Prince William ascended the podium to collect his trophy. It is this moment that Kate Middleton has chosen to hug him discreetly, in exchange for a tender kiss on the cheek. If these kinds of displays of affection rarely take place, it’s for a very good reason. As you know, the members of the British crown adapt their behavior according to the formidable protocol drawn up by Buckingham Palace and this requires exemplarity in all circumstances… in other words, no kisses during official appearances! The lovers had kissed in public twice, on the balcony of Buckingham Palace in 2011, on their wedding day, but that’s about it.
In addition to the taste of victory, the practice of polo is always very intoxicating for Prince William. A sports fan, he actually spent a large part of his childhood on horseback to learn this sport with his little brother, Prince Harry. The Duke of Sussex has also made it his job, once he left England at the same time as his family obligations. Meghan Markle’s husband actually joined the Los Padres team to play professionally… but his last sporting appearance, on the grass, ended less well than William’s: he lost his balance, was fell from his steed and suffered a terrible failure, 11 against 12. You can’t win every time…