The royal couple felt at home in California during their visit Saturday by Prince William hit the polo fields in Santa Barbara.
William took his polo team, Royal Salute to victory in the Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club, while his wife, Kate, cheered, according to RadarOnline.com.
Before the match, William led the eager crowd, telling them that it was an honor to celebrate the anniversary of the California Polo Club 100 years.
"I was so happy when the ambassador [Glen] Holden asked me to play polo here ... My father, the Prince of Wales and his brother, Harry, were green as grass when I said I would be here. "
William went on to score four goals during the game, leading his team to a 5-2 victory. The event, where players paid $ 100 000 each to play, has raised four million dollars for the foundation of the Royals.
"Catherine and I have been a couple of busy days - so the possibility of being able to let go today is wonderful for me," William continued his speech. "But this is what sport is all - it was a polo or football - in more detail how physical activity helps young people find purpose in life - is a key factor in the [American Friends of the Principles Foundation William and Harry], and Catherine, Harry and I did. "
The royal couple had a whirlwind tour of North America - to leave Canada on Friday after spending nine days to get a taste of sunny California.
The couple attended a venture capital Variety and New Media Summit at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Friday night where he discussed with the distinguished guests including the British ambassador, Sir Nigel Sheinwald, California Governor Jerry Brown and David PAL Beckham.
After the polo match, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge who attended the star of the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) to oversee the British Gala 2011.
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