Adolfo Cambiaso, 50, has played polo all over the world and has faced off against the great and good – including the British Royal Family, and he sung the praises of one prominent member
King Charles, Prince Harry And Prince William(Image: Justin Goff Photos, Justin Goff Photos/Getty Images)
Adolfo Cambiaso, a renowned polo player who has competed against Prince Harry, Prince William, and even King Charles, has revealed which royal truly impressed him on the field.
The 50-year-old, who has played against some of the world’s most elite players in this exclusive sport, also shares the pitch with his son Poroto, who is following in his father’s footsteps.
As well as spending some time in South America, the polo-playing duo maintain a stable base in Berkshire.
In an interview with The Times, Poroto delved into their connections with the British Royal Family, specifically discussing which Royal proved to be the best player, reports the Mirror.
While he acknowledged Prince Harry, 40, as a commendable ambassador for the game, he confessed that the prince, now based in the US, wasn’t the best player.
Poroto stated: “I’ve played with Prince Harry in the US. We always share those moments around polo. I believe he is a great ambassador for the game – just like the rest of his family.
“In fact I’ve played with all three of them, William and Carlos, your king, too. The best? Oh, Carlos. He is really pretty good.”
King Charles on a horse(Image: Getty)
However, Poroto was quick to dispel the notion that polo is solely a sport for the rich and famous, emphasising the hard work involved in caring for the horses.
He clarified: “People think polo is very glamorous, full of playboys and, yes, royals. But this I can tell you is not the reality.
“The reality is being in a barn with horses, Monday to Monday, working all the time, no time off. Sure, you see the King in the stands, but this is not how we live. How we live is on a farm. It’s hard work.”
Prince William and Prince Harry(Image: Getty)
While Harry might not be regarded as the finest polo player amongst himself, his sibling, and his father, he has stayed steadfastly dedicated to championing the sport. This has encompassed an almost Drive To Survive-esque Netflix documentary series about the sport.
Despite his efforts to publicise the docuseries last year, it received lukewarm responses from both critics and general audiences. It didn’t manage to reach the top ten in either British or American markets.
In a statement regarding the series, the prince commented: “This series offers audiences an unprecedented, behind-the-scenes look into the passion and determination driving some of the world’s elite polo players, revealing the grit behind the glamour.
“We’re proud to showcase the true depth and spirit of the sport – and the intensity of its high-stakes moments.”
Prince Harry has tried to promote polo on Netflix(Image: Getty)
Nevertheless, Eric Schiffer, chair of Reputation Management Consultants, was considerably more scathing, telling Newsweek: “It’s a pompous portrayal of privilege posing as a documentary. It feels fake. You could almost see an ad, ‘polo the new cure for insomnia, brought to you by royalty.
“They’ve made it the new frontier of unrelatability. This ensures polo becomes even less popular for regular people. It just reeks of entitled and is disconnected, unrelatable.”
It remains uncertain whether there will be a second series of Prince Harry’s Polo documentary series.