Cartier Queen's Cup

The Cartier Queen's Cup is a 22-goal polo tournament at the Guards Polo Club in England. Named after Queen Elizabeth II, it is held annually in May-June. According to Country Life, it is the "jewel in the polo calendar" and it "encapsulates the best of the British season."[1]

Early life

The tournament was first established in 1960.[1][2] Queen Elizabeth II, the namesake of the tournament, gave out the first silver cup in 1960. She has repeatedly attended the finals and regularly gives out the silver cup.[2]

Members of the British Royal Family have competed in the tournament. For example, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh competed and lost in 1964 and 1966.[1] Meanwhile, Charles, Prince of Wales's team, Les Diables Bleus, won in 1986.[1]

Polo champion Adolfo Cambiaso won the cup ten times.[1]

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References
  1. Stamp, Agnes (June 10, 2015). "10 fascinating facts about the Cartier Queen's Cup". Country Life. Retrieved March 10, 2017.
  2. "Polo in 2017: key dates and events across the globe". The Daily Telegraph. March 9, 2017. Retrieved March 10, 2017.
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