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. The event is open to the general public without cost, and has been developed as a method for Their Royal Highnesses to meet with members of the public in the informal setting of the 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 and King Timothy of Shiloh together provided food beverages, seating, silverware, and luxury place settings for the event. As it took place immediately after both the King and the Duke were featured guest speakers at a romance novel convention in Las Vegas, one of the authors featured there was also 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 the Duke and Prince-Consort Dinny.
The 2017 gathering was the first year that an event tent was provided. The Flag of Westarctica was flown from the leg of this tent, and attendance was higher than any previous year. 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 attendees have sometimes been under the misconception that the Match requires them to ride a horse, the match itself is actually quite incidental to the event. The royals and their guests merely watch the polo match played on the field 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."
