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Edinburgh Live
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Live
Prince William's billionaire pal took haunting last photo moments before bee death
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Just moments before a friend of Prince William tragically and suddenly passed away, he was all smiles as he posed for a photo. Sunjay Kapur, 53, died after reportedly swallowing a bee during a polo match, triggering a fatal heart attack. The billionaire is survived by three children and wife Priya Sachdev. The tragic incident took place at the Guard Polo Club in Windsor, a location where William has played the elite horseback sport. READ MORE - Heartbreaking reason Prince Harry changed policy on 'sharing photos of children' READ MORE - King Charles' indicates new royal family 'welcome' with move at Royal Ascot The billionaire was the chairman of global car parts giant Sona Comstar, and had played polo with Prince William previously. In a poignant tribute, the final photo he ever posed for was released by the team he had played against before his death in a touching Instagram post. Sunjay was beaming in the image, as he stood hugging Jaisal Singh - the captain of Sujan Indian Tigers, reports the Mirror. "Today we play the final of the Cartier Trophy in the memory of our dear friend Sunjay Kapur who tragically passed away on the field a few days ago," the Sujan Indian Tigers post read. "Our Captain and Patron, Jaisal Singh, will mount up with the team to observe a minute's silence in honour of his dear old friend Sunjay, and then sit out as a mark of respect," they added. "This photograph of Sunjay and Jaisal was taken moments before they mounted up to play the semi-finals a few days ago." They rounded off the touching tribute by saying, "RIP Sunjay; you will be missed - your tireless enthusiasm and patronage will be remembered forever by the entire polo community." The Aureus team penned a heartfelt tribute to Sunjay, saying: "The Aureus team are all in total and utter shock. Sunjay – you were the life and soul of the Aureus Team – you were a true inspiration and that legacy will remain forever." Despite his privileged upbringing, Sunjay carved out a successful career for himself, turning his business into a key player in the electric vehicle sector. His prowess on the polo field saw him rubbing shoulders with high society and even royalty. His participation in a polo match with Prince William stirred controversy during his first marriage to Bollywood actress Karisma Kapoor, who accused him of neglecting their sick infant son to play the game with the future monarch. "(Sunjay) decided to carry on, leaving me behind to take care of our sick four-month-old son, just to play a Polo match with Prince William. I also realised that he had married me only because I was a famous and successful film star, which would facilitate him to be reported in the press. "It came as a surprise that he always wanted to be known in public and be famous, but since he never did any deed worth mentioning, he was not able to garner any attention," Kapoor revealed about her ex-husband. Tragically, while playing polo, it is believed that Kapur was stung by a bee in his mouth, which may have led to anaphylactic shock and ultimately caused his heart to stop.
Extra.ie
3 days ago
- Sport
- Extra.ie
Final photo of Prince William's friend smiling moments before tragic bee incident
A final image has emerged of billionaire businessman Sunjay Kapur, smiling beside a friend just moments before a freak incident on the polo field tragically claimed his life. Kapur, 53, a longtime friend of Prince William and chairman of global automotive firm Sona Comstar, died from a heart attack after reportedly swallowing a bee during a polo match at the Guards Polo Club in Windsor, England, on June 12. The now-heartbreaking photo shows Kapur with fellow polo enthusiast Jaisal Singh, captain and patron of the Sujan Indian Tigers, just before taking to the field for the subsidiary final of the prestigious Queen's Cup tournament. In a tribute shared by the Sujan Indian Tigers on Instagram, the team said: 'Today we play the final of the Cartier Trophy in the memory of our dear friend Sunjay Kapur who tragically passed away on the field a few days ago. Prince William at The Cenotaph. Pic: Mark Cuthbert/UK Press via Getty Images 'Our Captain and Patron, Jaisal Singh, will mount up with the team to observe a minute's silence in honour of his dear old friend Sunjay, and then sit out as a mark of respect. 'This photograph of Sunjay and Jaisal was taken moments before they mounted up to play the semi finals a few days ago. 'RIP Sunjay; you will be missed – your tireless enthusiasm and patronage will be remembered forever by the entire polo community.'
Daily Mirror
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Prince William's billionaire pal took haunting photo just before bee sting death
A friend of Prince William, Sunjay Kapur, tragically died after reportedly swallowing a bee at the Guards Polo Club in Windsor. Now the last photo of the billionaire has been released Just moments before a friend of Prince William tragically and suddenly died, he was all smiles as he posed for a photo. Sunjay Kapur, 53, died after reportedly swallowing a bee in the middle of a polo match, triggering a fatal heart attack. The billionaire is survived by three children and wife Priya Sachdev. The heartbreaking incident took place at the Guard Polo Club in Windsor, somewhere William has played the elite horseback sport. The billionaire was the chairman of global car parts giant Sona Comstar, and had played polo with Prince William before. In a moving tribute, the final photo he ever posed for was released by the team he had played against before he died in a touching Instagram post. Sunjay was beaming in the image, as he stood hugging Jaisal Singh - the captain of Sujan Indian Tigers. "Today we play the final of the Cartier Trophy in the memory of our dear friend Sunjay Kapur who tragically passed away on the field a few days ago," the Sujan Indian Tigers post read. "Our Captain and Patron, Jaisal Singh, will mount up with the team to observe a minute's silence in honour of his dear old friend Sunjay, and then sit out as a mark of respect," they added. "This photograph of Sunjay and Jaisal was taken moments before they mounted up to play the semi-finals a few days ago." They rounded off the touching tribute by saying, "RIP Sunjay; you will be missed - your tireless enthusiasm and patronage will be remembered forever by the entire polo community." Sunjay's team wrote their own moving tribute to him: "The Aureus team are all in total and utter shock. Sunjay – you were the life and soul of the Aureus Team – you were a true inspiration and that legacy will remain forever." Despite being born into wealth, Sunjay had a successful career and helped make his business an important supplier in the electric vehicle industry. He was often invited to play polo with society's elite, and even some of the royals. One match he played with Prince William became a point of contention in his first marriage to Bollywood star Karisma Kapoor who claimed he had left their unwell infant son to go and play polo with the future King. "(Sunjay) decided to carry on, leaving me behind to take care of our sick four-month-old son, just to play a Polo match with Prince William. I also realised that he had married me only because I was a famous and successful film star, which would facilitate him to be reported in the press. "It came as a surprise that he always wanted to be known in public and be famous, but since he never did any deed worth mentioning, he was not able to garner any attention," his ex-wife said. While playing polo, it is understood the bee stung Kapur in his mouth, potentially triggering anaphylactic shock that caused his heart to stop.
India.com
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
Karishma Kapoors Ex-Husband Sunjay Kapurs Final Photo Moments Before Ill-Fated Polo Match Goes Viral
New Delhi: Actress Karishma Kapoor's former husband, industrialist Sunjay Kapur died under shocking circumstances, reportedly after accidentally swallowing a bee during a polo match on June 12. The tragic incident occurred in the United Kingdom, where Sunjay was participating in a polo match. He is believed to have suffered a fatal heart attack triggered by the reaction. The SUJÁN Indian Tigers Polo Team paid an emotional tribute to their late teammate during the final of the prestigious Cartier Trophy in England. A photograph of Sunjay, taken just moments before the semi-final match, has gone viral on social media. In the image, he is seen smiling and posing with a friend, unaware that it would be one of his final moments. 'Today we play the final of the Cartier Trophy in the memory of our dear friend Sunjay Kapur, who tragically passed away on the field a few days ago,' the team posted on social media. 'Our Captain and Patron, Jaisal Singh, will mount up with the team to observe a minute's silence in honour of his dear old friend Sunjay, and then sit out as a mark of respect.' The Aureus Polo Club also shared their condolences, writing: 'The Aureus team are all in total and utter shock. Sunjay — you were the life and soul of the Aureus Team. You were a true inspiration, and that legacy will remain forever.' A minute's silence was observed before the Cartier Trophy final match, which was played in Sunjay's memory. Captain Jaisal Singh sat out the final in tribute to his close friend. The Buenos Aires Polo community also mourned the loss, posting: 'RIP Sunjay Kapur. May he rest in peace. Condolences to his family, friends, and loved ones.' Sona Comstar, where Sunjay served as Chairman and Non-Executive Director, released an official statement: 'It is with profound sorrow that we announce the untimely passing of Mr. Sunjay J Kapur, Chairman and Non-Executive Director of Sona Comstar, following a sudden heart attack in England, UK, on 12th June 2025, at the age of 53.' According to a report by ANI, Sunjay was riding during the match when he accidentally swallowed a bee. The insect reportedly got lodged in his throat, causing irritation that is believed to have triggered a heart attack. Sunjay Kapur had previously made headlines for his high-profile marriage to Bollywood actress Karishma Kapoor. The couple tied the knot in 2003 and had two children — Samaira and Kiaan before a widely publicised divorce in 2016. The divorce was marked by serious allegations from both sides. Karishma accused Sunjay of domestic abuse and emotional trauma, while he claimed she had married him for financial reasons. As part of the settlement, Karishma was awarded full custody of their children, a house in Mumbai, and financial support.
New York Post
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Prince William's billionaire pal Sunjay Kapur smiles with friend in final photo taken moments before death at 53
Billionaire businessman Sunjay Kapur's final photo, taken just moments before he took part in a polo match during which he fatally swallowed a bee, has been revealed. Prince William's longtime friend, who was the chairman of global car parts giant Sona Comstar, died from a heart attack on a polo field in Windsor, England, on June 12. He was 53. Just moments before he had stepped out onto the field, Kapur had posed for a photo with Jaisal Singh — the captain and patron of polo team Sujan Indian Tigers, against whom Kapur's team played in the subsidiary final of the coveted Queen's Cup. Advertisement 5 Billionaire businessman Sunjay Kapur posed for his final photo just moments before he took part in a polo match during which he fatally swallowed a bee. @sujanindiantigers/Instagram 'Today we play the final of the Cartier Trophy in the memory of our dear friend Sunjay Kapur, who tragically passed away on the field a few days ago,' the team wrote on Instagram Sunday. The caption explained that Singh would ride with the team initially, then step back as a mark of respect. Advertisement 'Our Captain and Patron, Jaisal Singh, will mount up with the team to observe a minute's silence in honor of his dear old friend Sunjay, and then sit out as a mark of respect 🙏🏼.' The club revealed that it was Kapur's final photo before he reportedly stung by a bee on the mouth, triggering an anaphylactic shock that caused his heart to stop. 'This photograph of Sunjay and Jaisal was taken moments before they mounted up to play the semi finals a few days ago,' the caption continued. 5 Prince William's longtime friend collapsed during a polo match in Windsor, England, on June 12. He was 53. Hindustan Times via Getty Images Advertisement 5 At the time of his death, Kapur's polo team was playing Sujan Indian Tigers in the subsidiary final of the Queen's Cup. Hindustan Times via Getty Images 'RIP Sunjay; you will be missed – your tireless enthusiasm and patronage will be remembered forever by the entire polo community.' Kapur's own team, Aureus, shared a heartfelt tribute on social media following his death. 'The Aureus team are all in total and utter shock,' they wrote on Instagram. 'Sunjay – you were the life and soul of the Aureus Team – you were a true inspiration and that legacy will remain forever.' Advertisement At the time of his death, Kapur had been playing at the prestigious Guards Polo Club in Windsor, which is often frequented by members of the royal family. Kapur, who had an estimated net worth of $1.2 billion, often took part in exclusive matches across the UK and was invited to play with members of the royal fold, including the Prince of Wales, 42. 5 The Prince of Wales had played polo with Kapur on many occasions over the years. POOL/AFP via Getty Images 5 Kapur, who also boasted US citizenship, had an estimated net worth of $1.2 billion. @priyasachdevkapur/Instagram Earlier this week, it was revealed that the keen polo player — who also boasted US citizenship — shouted, 'I've swallowed something!' moments before his untimely death. The billionaire is survived by his wife, Priya Sachdev, their son Azarias, and his two children from a previous marriage to Bollywood superstar Karisma Kapoor: Samaira and Kiaan.
