Little known King Charles facts: one time jockey and hedgelayer
19 April 2023 |
5:17 am
As a young prince, Charles loved skiing, surfing, and scuba diving. He was most notably a very keen polo player for more than 40 years until he finally retired from the sport in 2005, aged 57.
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