Prince Harry and Prince William's Favorite Pastime Will Take a Backseat to Fatherhood This Summer

Harry, is set to become a first-time dad in the next couple weeks, and father of three William has his own parental commitments, royal sources say

Prince William and Prince Harry will be taking to the saddle less than usual this summer as their royal dad duties take center stage.

The royal brothers, who are regulars on the polo scene, are not expected to be taking part in as many matches this season — and there’s no guarantee that they will playing together on the same field.

Harry, 34, is set to become a first-time dad in the next couple weeks, and father of three William, 36, has his own parental commitments, royal sources say.

“They will both play polo in support of their charities, but work and family responsibilities mean that they can’t commit to as many polo matches as they used to,” a palace source tells PEOPLE.

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The princes usually play several games — both separately and together — raising tens of thousands of dollars for their favorite charities each spring and summer.

Individual occasions when they play will be announced as the season gets under way.

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Harry played alongside his friend Nacho Figueras for the Sentebale trophy (in front of wife Meghan Markle!) last July, and both princes took part in the annual jamboree sponsored by Audi last June.

Prince George, 5, and Princess Charlotte, 3, have also been known to cheer on dad William during his polo matches. They siblings were spotted running around the field last summer.

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