The Victorious Apes Hill Club Team – The Westbury Shield, Coworth Park – 5th July 2009 (L to R) Malcolm Borwick, Prince William, Prince Harry and Harald Link
Presentation of The Westbury Shield, Coworth Park – 5th July 2009. (L to R) Greg Secker (Knowledge To Action), Malcolm Borwick, Prince William, Sir Charles Williams (Apes Hill Club), Prince Harry, Harald Link, Azad Cola (The Westbury Hotel), Natalia Cola, Burke Reschke (Reschke Wines), Alan O’Sullivan (The Polo Agency), HH Prince Amir Shah, HRH Prince Rashid of Jordon, Bruce Merivale-Austin, Andrew Hine and Aled Miles (Flying Pictures).
Prince William and Prince Harry on a run during The Westbury Shield, Coworth Park – 5th July 2009
Knowledge To Action player Andrew Hine and Prince Harry battling for the ball in The Westbury Shield, Coworth Park – 5th July 2009
Prince William competing in the Westbury Shield, Coworth Park – 5th July 2009
6th July 2009 Princes supporting charities at The Westbury Shield, Coworth Park, Berkshire On Sunday 5th July, 2009, 400 invited guests were treated to a day of keenly contested polo on the grounds of Coworth Park in Berkshire, competing for the coveted Westbury Shield. Immediate following a sumptuous lunch prepared by The Westbury Hotel, the main match of the day was played at a blistering pace and saw the Apes Hill Club take away the Westbury Shield, defeating Knowledge to Action. Earlier in the day, the Polo Agency Silver Cup, saw the Enigma defeat The Polo Magazine. A highly competitive and at times physical contest, saw The Apes Hill Club team, of Prince William, Prince Harry, Harald Link from the Thai Polo Club and Malcolm Borwick, an accomplished member of the England Polo Team take away the inaugural Westbury Shield. Despite the defeat, the popular Knowledge To Action Team of HH Prince Amir Shah of Pehang, HRH Prince Rashid of Jordan, England Polo Manager Andrew Hine and Bruce Merivale-Austin, received a huge reception during the presentation ceremony. Azad Cola, Managing Director of The Westbury Hotel commented, “During the current economic crisis it is only too easy for people to forget those less fortunate. Therefore it is even more important for us to remember our social responsibilities and endeavor to do even more”. The day raised over £50,000 in support of three charitable causes Tusk Trust, Sentebale and Mountain Rescue England and Wales, all supported by Prince William and Harry. For further information in relation to The Westbury Shield Polo Day, please contact Paul Roberts – proberts@elitesports.com – 07980640718 End |
