US - Polo for Charity
HRH Prince William in charity polo match, in California
Accompanied by his wife, the Duchess of Cambridge, the Prince took part in the Foundation Polo Challenge
The Foundation team, led by The Duke of Cambridge.
As part of the royal couple's first official tour of the US that begun on July 8th, Prince William and his wife, the Duchess of Cambridge travelled to California for last Saturday's Foundation Polo Challenge at the Santa barbara Polo & Racquet Club, with the Prince captaining one of the teams.
As captain of the Foundation team, with Royal Salute Scith Whisky as sponsor, the Prince and his team performed with skill and grace in what turned out to be a thrilling match, which they won, with the stunning backdrop of the California sun.
As the Duchess of Cambridge looked on in the stands during a tense game of real sportsmanship, The Duke came out on top to lead his team to a thoroughly convincing 5-3 victory against Team Audi.
This exclusive event marked the start of the couples first official tour of the US that commenced on the 8th July. The royal couple were also joined by a host of VIP guests including actors Rob Lowe and Billy Zane, actresses Jennifer Love-Hewitt, Nicolette Sheridan and Molly Sims.
Also in attendance was His Grace, Torqhill Ian Campbell, 13th Duke of Argyll, a patron within the Scotch whisky industry and representative for Royal Salute. He said, "Both polo and Royal Salute share values of honour, nobility and leadership, virtues we've definitely witnessed onand off the pitch today.
"As a long-time friend of Royal Salute, it has been a real honour to be here representing the luxury British brand at this exclusive polo event. Royal Salute is very proud to be associated with The Foundation Polo Challenge, especially as it provides the opportunity to support such a very worthwhile cause; The American Friends of The Foundation of Prince William and Prince Harry."
The Foundation Polo Challenge support shown by Royal Salute further highlights the whisky brand's growing commitment to international polo, with sponsorships of some of the world's most prestigious polo events currently spanning China, India, Dubai, Brazil and the UK.
The Foundation Polo Challenge will raise funds for the American Friends of The Foundation of Prince William and Prince Harry. For more information visit www.foundationpolochallenge.com
