| 词条 | Cartier Queen's Cup |
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The Cartier Queen's Cup is a 22-goal polo tournament at the Guards Polo Club in England. Named after Queen Elizabeth II, it is held annually in May-June. According to Country Life, it is the "jewel in the polo calendar" and it "encapsulates the best of the British season."[1] Early lifeThe tournament was first established in 1960.[1][2] Queen Elizabeth II, the namesake of the tournament, gave out the first silver cup in 1960. She has repeatedly attended the finals and regularly gives out the silver cup.[2] Members of the British Royal Family have competed in the tournament. For example, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh competed and lost in 1964 and 1966.[1] Meanwhile, Charles, Prince of Wales's team, Les Diables Bleus, won in 1986.[1] Polo champion Adolfo Cambiaso won the cup ten times.[1] According to Country Life, it is the "jewel in the polo calendar" and it "encapsulates the best of the British season."[1] References1. ^1 2 3 4 5 {{cite news|last1=Stamp|first1=Agnes|title=10 fascinating facts about the Cartier Queen’s Cup|url=http://www.countrylife.co.uk/country-pursuits/10-fascinating-facts-about-the-cartier-queens-cup-2-72925|accessdate=March 10, 2017|work=Country Life|date=June 10, 2015}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Cartier Queen's Cup}}{{England-stub}}2. ^1 {{cite news|title=Polo in 2017: key dates and events across the globe|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/polo/2017/03/09/polo-2017-key-dates-events-across-globe/|accessdate=March 10, 2017|work=The Daily Telegraph|date=March 9, 2017}} 3 : 1960 establishments in England|Polo competitions in the United Kingdom|Elizabeth II |
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