Royal Polo Match
The Royal Polo Match also known as the Royal Polo Exhibition or the Polo Meet and Greet is an annual event hosted by the Kingdom of Shiloh and Westarctica as a way to meet with members of the general public in a slightly regal setting at Will Rogers Polo Club in the Pacific Palisades area of Los Angeles, California.
History
The first Royal Polo Match occurred in 2015. Grand Duke Travis provided ice, water, and additional chairs. King Timothy of Shiloh provided all the food, silverware, and additional luxury place settings. This even occurred immediately after both King Timothy and Grand Duke Travis were featured guest speakers at a romance novel convention in Las Vegas. As a result, one of the romance authors was a special guest at the polo match.
In 2016, attendance was down slightly, but the event went forward as planned. One non-micronationalist attended the event as a guest of Grand Duke Travis and Prince-Consort Dinny.
The 2017 gathering was the first year a pop-up tent was provided. The Flag of Westarctica was flown from the leg of the tent and attendance was the highest it has been to date. Several notable guests were present, including: Baron Stogner, Sir Sam Green, Nevada State Assemblyman Stephen Silberkraus, and renown film industry set decorator Kristen Gassner.
Activities
Although many people are under the misconception that the Royal Polo Match requires them to ride a horse, the match is actually quite incidental to the event. The royals and their guests are merely watching the polo match while enjoying food, drinks, and dessert. Members of the public are often engaged through these events and it serves as an excellent opportunity to share the world of micronations with people who might not otherwise have shown interest.
Suggested attire for the Royal Polo Match is Kentucky Derby attire or "Connecticut Casual."
