Prince Harry quietly supports brother's move as annual fundraiser presses on
Prince William is preparing to take part in the 2025 Out-Sourcing Inc. Royal Charity Polo Cup on Friday, July 11 — just two weeks after a controversy led him to sever ties with one of the event’s donors.
The Prince of Wales will once again saddle up at Windsor Great Park for the annual charity polo match, a cause close to his heart. The high-profile event helps raise significant funds for a selection of handpicked charities, including Child Bereavement UK, NHS Charities Together, Anna Freud Centre, and the British Red Cross.
However, this year’s edition follows a wave of unwanted attention.
Kensington Palace recently distanced itself from Filipina-Swiss millionaire Minerva Mondejar Steiner, whose art gallery was listed as a sponsor. According to reports, Steiner offered wealthy patrons the chance to meet Prince William and Princess Catherine in exchange for donations to her own foundation — allegedly pricing a private audience at £20,000.
In what was described as a “strictly private” email shared by The Times, Steiner promoted exclusive packages: £6,000 for single admission, and £20,000 for full access, including a personal meeting with the royal couple.
Sources confirmed Prince William had no knowledge of the scheme and acted quickly to cut ties. In a surprising show of unity, Prince Harry also ended his association with Steiner, who had previously supported his WellChild Awards — a rare moment of alignment between the estranged brothers.
Despite the scandal, the Royal Charity Polo Cup will go ahead as planned at Guards Polo Club. As always, proceeds from the event will be distributed to ten charities chosen by William and his team.
While it remains uncertain whether Princess Kate will attend this year’s match, Prince William’s appearance is expected to draw widespread attention — not just for his sporting performance, but for how he navigates the fallout from the donor controversy with royal composure.
