At polo, you not only need a substantial bank account to play polo (player’s equipment costs thousands of pounds), you also need to be an aristocrat in spirit. Horse polo is probably the oldest ball game in the world. It’s been around since the Persians five centuries before Christ. The most comfortable surface for the game is grass, which is why summer competitions are held more often. The Queen’s Cup and Cartier Cup, prestigious world championships in England, are held in summer. They are held under the tacit patronage of Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom. The Queen traditionally attends the Cartier Cup. Prince Charles of Wales is also considered a good player. His personal handicap is two. This, although less than Churchill’s, is still significant. In recent years, Prince Charles has only taken part in charity matches.
