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King Charles III鈥檚 polo captain

One of King Charles III鈥檚 greatest passions outside of royal duty was polo, one of the world's oldest team sports. It鈥檚 a ball game played on horseback, where a long handled wooden mallet is used to hit a small ball. The King was considered to be a very good polo player and featured in some of the world鈥檚 strongest teams. His captain for four or five years England International Julian Hipwood. Julian speaks to Caroline Barker about the times the then Prince stayed at his house in order to get a 鈥渜uiet night鈥, how he mishit a shot and scarred Julian鈥檚 face and explains why he will do a 鈥渇irst class job鈥 as King.

(Image: King Charles III wearing a polo outfit and hat)

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