The Sports of Royalty and Aristocracy

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LouisFerdinand

In the summer of 1748, riding became Grand Duchess Catherine (Empress Catherine II) of Russia's dominant passion. She was forbidden to ride astride. Empress Elizabeth of Russia believed that this produced barreness in women.


LouisFerdinand

Berthold, the Margrave of Baden taught his brother-in-law Prince Philip of Greece to fish for trout with a dry fly.


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LouisFerdinand

Prince Charles The Prince of Wales enjoys shooting.


Curryong

^ Well, Charles doesn't actually like shooting, any more. He used to shoot a lot. However, in recent years he seems to have virtually given up, in favour of fishing and long walks instead. Whether it's environmental, a new sentimentality about causing death to fellow creatures, his own aches in back and shoulders that might make an all day shoot painful, or he's simply lost interest, Charles leaves that to his sons these days.

LouisFerdinand

As well as tennis, King George VI of Great Britain enjoyed shooting.


Curryong

Yes, George VI was a keen shot, as was his brother Henry and father and grandfather. King George V was regarded as one of the finest shots in England. George VI spent the last full day of his life in pursuit of rabbits at Sandringham.



LouisFerdinand

King Edward VII of Great Britain played croquet. He and his partner usually won at croquet as everyone knew how cross Edward got if he was beaten.   
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