Billionaire who played polo with Prince William dies ‘after swallowing bee during match’

Sunjay Kapur was a renowned Indian businessman and avid polo player (Picture: Getty)

A billionaire businessman said to have played polo with Prince William has died after reportedly swallowing a bee during a match.

Sunjay Kapur, 53, the Indian chairman of global car parts giant Sona Comstar, collapsed while playing in a polo tournament in the UK yesterday.

Indian media reports suggest he was stung in the mouth while riding his horse, triggering an allergic reaction that led to a fatal heart attack.