Add the swing of polo to a legacy of aristocracy and you get His Royal Highness, Padmanabh Singh of Jaipur. We talk to the dashing young royal about art, history, his love for Jaipur, and his style icons.
The young maharaja of Jaipur, Padamnabh Singh, came to his throne when he turned 18 and, suddenly, the world’s eyes were on the young scion. Despite his classic, cleancut looks, an impressive polo prowess, and a jet-setting lifestyle rubbing shoulders with the world’s glitterati, the young blueblood stays connected to his roots and handles the fame with nonchalance. He talks to Brides Today about fashion, legacy, polo, and Jaipur.
YOU HAVE WALKED FOR DOLCE&GABBANA, AND ATTENDED THE BAL DES DÉBUTANTES. WHAT WAS MOST EXCITING?
All these were great experiences but the highlight for me was playing in the Polo World Cup for our country. That feeling you get while wearing the jersey with the Indian flag on it and to represent our country—I am very proud of it.
WHEN DID YOU REALISE THAT POLO IS SOMETHING YOU ARE GOING TO DEDICATE YOURSELF TO?
Growing up, I was scared as I saw my father and grandfather play, and get injured. But my boarding school had polo and I wanted to try because it’s a legacy in our family. I would be ashamed to not carry it forward. So, I gave it a try and, once bitten by the bug, there was no looking back. Sports is a platform where people from all walks of life come together. Also, a sport teaches you a lot of lessons that nothing else in life can. I always say that my goal in life is to win the World Cup.
APART FROM POLO, IS THERE SOMETHING ELSE YOU ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT?
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