Prince Harry back on polo field for charity match

  • 10 years ago
After a long absence from the polo field Britain's Prince Harry was back in the saddle on Thursday November 20th to lead his team to victory.

The Sentebale Huntsmen won the charity match in Abu Dhabi by five goals to four with the young prince also named man of the match.

VIP supporters watching the action included English actor Dan Stevens, Geri Halliwell and her fiance Red Bulll racing boss Christian Horner.

The event was in aid of Harry's African charity which he set up in 2006 alongside Prince Seeiso of Lesotho.

SOUNDBITE, Prince Harry, saying (English):

"'The funds raised through these matches have been vital in allowing Sentebale to provide care and education to thousands of these disadvantaged children and the young people within Lesotho."

Harry's trip to the Emirati capital is part of a brief tour to the Middle East, which also included a visit to Oman.

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