Prince William's polo pal dies ‘after swallowing bee' during match as tributes flood in
PRINCE William's polo friend has died after reportedly swallowing a bee during a match triggering a fatal heart attack, it is claimed.
Indian-born billionaire Sunjay Kapur, 53, collapsed during the match in England yesterday - hours after he'd paid tribute online to the victims of the Air India tragedy.
Sources told Indian media the bee stung Kapur in his mouth before he suffered anaphylactic shock that caused his heart to stop.
Medical experts say internal stings can prove deadly, particularly if a person has an undiagnosed allergy.
Kapur's exact cause of death is still being investigated.
A well-known figure on the polo circuit in the UK and India, the late entrepreneur rubbed shoulders with the royals, including the Prince of Wales.
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