it's a true testament to his passion and commitment to sport, and the opportunities that he saw that sport could create for so many young people who didn't necessarily have access to green space. the duke shared the queen's love of horses and became one of the top four polo players in britain in the mid—60s, cementing the sport as a firm royal favourite. arthritis ended his playing career at 50. go on, you stupid horse! go on. but carriage driving became his new passion, and he was instrumental in drawing up the rules. he helped raise its profile and competed for britain at world and european championships. great britain was represented by george bowman... fellow team—mate george bowman remembered him fondly. i was a scrap merchant. and of course, he was a prince. at times, people made a lot about this, but he never treated me any different, he always looked