A summary of Prince Harry’s official 3-day visit to New York:

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Day 2, June 26, 2010

a baseball pitch, a reception for Sentebale, and UNICEF…

Prince Harry received a rapturous welcome as he threw the first pitch at a New York baseball game. The 25-year-old prince looked nervous as he walked out in front of the 40,000 people to throw the first ball at the New York Mets’ Citi Field stadium.  He looked genuinely relieved when the ball slammed into the catcher’s glove and the crowd cheered wildly.

Prince Harry didn’t stay for the full game, leaving after only 50 minutes. While most who are invited to pitch the first ball stay for the game because it’s such a big event, Prince Harry left for a “private engagement,” reportedly to watch the World Cup.

He later traveled to Connecticut for a function at Greenwich Country Club. He spoke about his involvement in Sentebale and used the event to drum up support for the children’s charity.  Among the well-heeled guests was his cousin, Princess Beatrice, who is currently on summer vacation from university.

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) opened its Emergency Operation Centre this weekend to Prince Harry, who got a firsthand look at how the UN agency uses mapping technology to coordinate relief and rescue.   Harry is patron of the charity Map Action, so the visit to UNICEF built on his understanding of what emergency organizations do.

Article: BBC News | The Examiner
Pictures: Getty Images





Day 3, June 27, 2010

taking a fall during polo…

On the prince’s last day in New York, he played a round of polo on Governor’s Island. Playing at the third annual Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic  – where tables were going for up to £33,000 – Harry took a rather nasty tumble and almost did a somersault as he landed on the grass. Despite this, he got back in the saddle, and finished playing in the fundraiser.  Sadly, his team lost 5-6.

The prince also ran in a five-mile race with wounded war veterans. It’s an issue close to his heart.

Articles: Daily Mail
Pictures: Getty Images (Day 3)

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