Audi Polo Challenge 2016 at Coworth Park

The Duke of Cambridge and Prince Harry helped lead their team to victory at the 2016 Audi Polo Challenge at Coworth Park, Ascot. One of the sporting and social highlights of the summer calendar saw England’s top polo players and VIPs come together in support of two charities close to the hearts of The Duke of Cambridge and Prince Harry: Sentebale and the Tusk Trust.

Sentebale was founded by Prince Harry and Prince Seeiso of Lesotho, with the sole aim of helping vulnerable children and young people living with HIV in Lesotho in southern Africa. The charity prides itself on helping over 2,000 young adults, and enlightens a generation to lead the way to end the AIDS epidemic. The Duke of Cambridge is a patron to a charity which plays a vital role in halting the illegal wildlife trade and uses wildlife conservation as a means to alleviate poverty, improve education and reduce conflict.

The game itself saw the Audi ultra team, featuring The Duke of Cambridge and Prince Harry, go head-to-head with team Audi quattro, a select foursome – who prevailed by 5 goals to 4. The line-up included top professional polo players, including Freddie Mannix, the second highest rated Canadian player and Ollie Cudmore, who became the youngest England player to compete in The Coronation Cup in 2014.

More than 300 guests joined Audi for this exclusive, invitation-only event. VIPs in attendance included Tom Hardy, Noomi Rapace, Matt Smith, Sophie Turner, Ophelia Lovibond, James Nesbitt, Jeremy Irvine and Nick Mason.

Guests enjoyed afternoon tea before the polo, followed by a special dinner created by Herbert Brindl, Executive Sous Chef at Coworth Park. This evening’s incredible entertainment will be provided by the Grammy-nominated global superstar Ellie Goulding.

Over the last decade, Audi has raised more than £2 million for various charities supported by The Duke of Cambridge and Prince Harry.

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