Prince Harry took the field for the Sentebale Royal Salute Polo Cup in Cape Town as part of His Royal Highness’ South African tour. The Royal Salute team took home the trophy – presented by Royal Salute guest of honour, Torquhil Campbell, the 13th Duke of Argyll, in what was a closely fought match, with a victory of 8 over the Sentebale team score of 7*.
In the sixth year of partnership between Sentebale and British luxury whisky Royal Salute, the Polo Cup follows the charity’s official opening of the ‘Mamohatu Children’s Centre – the flagship centre in Lesotho that will provide emotional and psychological support to communities currently affected by HIV and AIDS.
Distinguished international guests at the renowned Val de Vie Polo Club included included Laura Main, George the Poet and some of South Africa’s most influential figures, including Ryk Neethling, Jeannie D, Graeme Smith and Tokyo Sexwale who eagerly watched HRH Prince Harry battle it out on the field, alongside Royal Salute World Polo Ambassador Malcolm Borwick and Sentebale Polo Ambassador Nacho Figueras.
