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Royal sources reveal plans to make William and Kate less 'elitist'
Royal sources say William and Kate must stop polo to avoid being 'elitist'.
In brief
Royal sources say William and Kate must stop polo to avoid being 'elitist'. Royal sources advise William and Kate to stop polo to reduce elitism, fearing Harry will take advantage. Originally reported by Dailymail.
Royal family history
Queen Elizabeth was devoted to horse racing but Prince Philip preferred polo.
Prince Philip's polo passion
Philip founded a polo club in Windsor Great Park and played for decades despite injuries.
William's polo decline
William now plays only one polo match per year, down from regular competition.
Polo elitism concerns
Polo is seen as elitist by palace courtiers who want William focused on charity work.
William's charity polo match
William's annual polo match raised £1.1million for charity in 2026.
Harry's polo involvement
Harry continued playing polo in California and made a Netflix series about it.
Royal sources' advice
William and Kate advised to keep distance from polo to avoid elitist perceptions.
Polo's 'unwoke' reputation
Polo is criticized as not 'woke' by palace courtiers who want William focused on social causes.
Royal sources' fear
Royal sources fear Harry will take advantage of William's reduced polo involvement.
William's response
William says he will find charity work that raises £1million in one hour.
Polo's charitable impact
William's polo match raised £1.1million for charity this year.
Royal family's future
Royal sources warn William and Kate's polo involvement may harm monarchy's future.
Polo's royal history
Prince Philip played polo for decades despite injuries and founded Windsor Great Park polo club.
William and Harry's polo history
William and Harry played polo together as children with coaching from Claire Tomlinson.
Polo's current status
Polo is no longer a priority for William and Kate as they focus on social causes.
Royal sources' conclusion
Royal sources say William and Kate must stop polo to avoid elitist perceptions.
What matters most
Royal sources advise William and Kate to stop polo to reduce elitism, fearing Harry will take advantage.