Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge presents Duke of Cambridge and the Foundation Team sponsored by Royal Salute the winning trophy at The Foundation Polo Challenge at the Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club on July 9, 2011 in Santa Barbara, California. (Photo by Charley Gallay/Getty Images for Royal Salute)
The Foundation team, led by The Duke of Cambridge and sponsored by luxury British brand, Royal Salute Scotch whisky, was victorious at The Foundation Polo Challenge on Saturday in California. Held at the Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club, the Foundation team performed with skill and grace in a thrilling match which saw them triumph over the opposition against 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 couple’s 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 on and 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 http://www.foundationpolochallenge.com/
Duke of Cambridge (L) and the Foundation Team sponsored by Royal Salute accept award at The Foundation Polo Challenge at the Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club on July 9, 2011 in Santa Barbara, California. (Photo by Charley Gallay/Getty Images for Royal Salute)