Cartier International Polo: 27th July 2008
Charlie Methven had this to say about the annual event at Guards Polo Club:
One of the world’s most ancient sports (it dates back to 650BC), polo is the ne plus autre of posh pastimes. The jewel in the sport’s crown is The Cartier International, held on Smith’s Lawn at the Guards Club in Windsor Great Park. The Queen regularly makes the short journey from Windsor to the Royal Box to watch a few chukkas.
Cartier International Polo is the biggest polo day in the world! Royalty, celebrities and leading players combined with a 25,000 strong crowd make this event an excellent showpiece of horsemanship. Follow the highs and lows of the players as they gallop across the pitch, ride each other off or turn on a sixpence in pursuit of that all important goal. The evening entertainment is provided by Chinawhites - club nights to the future king since 2001!!
Programme: Sunday 27th July 2008
10am Gates & Retail Village Open
11am The Prince of Wales Team v Hurlingham for The Golden Jubilee Trophy
Followed by The Presentation Ceremony
1pm Lunch commences for all pre-booked hospitality guests
3.15pm England v Australia for The Coronation Cup
Followed by The Presentation Ceremony including:
The Cartier award for the day’s most outstanding player
The Cadenza trophy for the owner of the best playing pony
6pm Pre-booked evening entertainment begins
Tickets
Available from Shop-Online-4.com/uk/event-tickets
Dress Code
- All areas: Smart casual - no jeans, trainers or sportswear.
- Restaurant: Trousers, collared shirts & jackets (gentlemen)
Helicopters
Call Coworth Park on 01344875155 for permission to land. Coworth Park is 5 minutes away from the event by car.
Or, alternatively, wear nothing at all - as three spectators chose to do this year! Two of the streakers gave themselves up but a third went on to vault the barriers. England beat Australia 10-9 in front of Prince Charles.