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As Cartier marked two decades of sponsorship in the game, royalty and showbiz came out in force to celebrate an eventful and exciting International Day

CARTIER WAS CELEBRATING 20 years of sponsorship on International Day 2004. In the year that the company took over the support of this annual fi xture from Ceresit in 1984, England were defeated by the Rest of the Commonwealth (8-7). In an echo of history, the home side could not overcome Chile in Cartier’s anniversary year either.

The Chileans, who were playing in their third Coronation Cup game, were the dominant team throughout. The fabulous pairing of the Donoso brothers – Gabriel and Jose – proved unbeatable. England were playing with a new line-up; Mark Tomlinson joining the squad for the fi rst time and Henry Brett making his International Day debut as captain. But England struggled against a strong and cohesive

Prince Harry takes part in the Golden Jubilee Cup

r England

The line-up shows: JJ Diaz Alberdi, Will Lucas, Mark Tomlinson, Henry Brett, Luke Tomlinson, Arnaud Bamberger, HRH the Queen, John Tinsley, Lionel Soffi a, Gabriel Donoso, Jaime Huidobro, Jose Donoso, Alejandro Vial and JJ Brane

South American team, losing 10-8.

Nina Vestey was invited into the presentation area after the main match to receive the Ferguson Cup for the best young player of the year from Sarah, Duchess of York. Nina has been a pivotal member of the Foxcote team and also played for the Hildon squad, winners of the Gold Cup in 2003.

The South American theme was continued in Cartier’s marquee, with the help of interior designer David Collins. The lunch, again prepared by Anton Mosimann, included a roast fi llet of lamb with a coconut and herb crust and a Gianuja chocolate souffl é glace. Guests included David Hasselhoff, Lord Frederick Windsor, Jodie Kidd, Angela Rippon and Joshua Jackson.

Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, daughters of the Duke and Duchess of York, were on hand to support their cousin, Prince Harry, who again turned out for the Prince of Wales team in the morning match for the Golden Jubilee Cup. Despite some strong play from the red shirts, they were unable to claim a third successive victory. Honours in 2004 went to the Hurlingham squad, who snatched a narrow 7.5-6 victory.

Clockwise from top: Angela Rippon and Dr Scott Miller; Princesses Eugenie and Beatrice; Lord Frederick Windsor and Amanda Sheppard; Lady Eloise Anson; Lady Isabella Hervey and Yvonne, Marchioness of Bristol; Tara PalmerTomkinson; Meredith Ostrom and Charlie Muirhead; Michael Buerk and Carol Barnes