Prince William’s longtime friend

Sanjay Kapoor has died at age 53 after swallowing a bee

which triggered a fatal heart attack

the billionaire businessman and chairman of global car parts giant

Sona Comstar collapsed during a polo match in England on Thursday

the mirror reports Kapoor

who was the former husband of Bollywood superstar Karisma Kapoor

was stung by a bee on the mouth

which subsequently triggered anaphylactic shock

that caused his heart to stop

the outlet added experts say internal stings can be deadly

as they can cause immediate swelling

blockage of the airways and a sudden drop in blood pressure

resulting in cardiac arrest

just hours before his death

the Indian born businessman who had studied in the UK

paid tribute to the victims of Thursday’s Air India plane crash

that claimed the lives of 241 people

terrible news of the tragic Air India crash in Ahmedabad

he wrote on X

my thoughts and prayers are with all the families affected

may they find strength in this difficult hour

Kapoor’s death has already sent shock waves

through both Britain’s polo circles

and India’s high society

author and actor Suhel Seth rushed to social media to pay tribute

writing on X deeply saddened at the passing of Asunje Kapoor

he passed away earlier today in England

a terrible loss

and deepest condolences to his family and to his colleagues

Kapoor’s company Sona Comstar has also issued a statement

we are deeply saddened by the sudden demise of our Chairman

Mister Sanjay Kapoor

he was a visionary leader whose passion

insight and dedication shaped the identity and success of our company

it wrote

Kapoor was a regular on the polo circuit

and frequently rubbed elbows with the royal circle

he 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

the post has reached out to Kensington Palace for comment

as for his personal life

Kapoor had been previously married to actress Kapoor

with whom he had two children

Samaira and Kian

the pair had endured a contentious divorce in 2,016

after 13 years of marriage

Sunjay Kapur’s heartbroken loved ones reunited for a prayer met on Sunday just over a week after he fatally swallowed a bee at age 53.

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.

Ten days after his tragic ending, his family traveled to Taj Palace Hotel in Delhi, India where they paid tribute to the billionaire businessman at the service.

Sunjay Japur’s heartbroken loved ones reunited for a prayer met on Sunday just over a week after his death. Pallav Paliwal
His wife Priya Sachdev, who had organized the event, was joined by Kapur’s ex-wife and Bollywood superstar Karisma Kapoor, as well as the two children she shared with the businessman: Samaira and Kiaan.

Kapoor was also joined by her sister, Kareena, and brother-in-law, Saif Ali Khan.

Sachdev’s son Azarias, whom she shared with Kapur, also attended the prayer meet.

All attendees were dressed in white ensembles for the service, which took place just days after Kapur’s heartbreaking final photo was shared online.

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.

Prince William’s longtime friend died from a heart attack on a polo field on June 12. Pallav Paliwal
His family traveled to Taj Palace Hotel in Delhi, India where they paid tribute to the billionaire businessman at the service. Pallav Paliwal
Kapur’s wife Priya Sachdev had organized the event. @priyasachdevkapur/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 on June 15.

“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.

“RIP Sunjay; you will be missed – your tireless enthusiasm and patronage will be remembered forever by the entire polo community.”

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.

The service took place just days after Kapur’s heartbreaking final photo was shared online. @sujanindiantigers/Instagram
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. Hindustan Times via Getty Images
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, 43.

It was revealed last week that the keen polo player — who also boasted US citizenship — shouted, “I’ve swallowed something!” moments before his untimely death.