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Thu 5th May 2016

HRH Prince Harry has Cause to Celebrate

Victory and Further Support at The Sentebale Royal Salute Polo Cup

Rain didn't dampen spirits as Prince Harry rode onto the polo field at Valiente Polo Farm, for the sixth Sentebale Royal Salute Polo Cup in Palm Beach, Florida. Despite thunder and lightning, over 300 guests attended the exclusive event to watch Prince Harry raise money and awareness for his charity Sentebale, which supports young people living with HIV/AIDS in Lesotho, Africa.

The second event of its kind to be held in the USA was a round robin tournament involving three teams and twelve polo players. The closely fought contest saw the Sentebale ISPS Handa win with six points, followed by the Royal Salute team with three. Sentebale ISPS Handa, captained by Prince Harry took home the trophy – presented by Royal Salute guest of honour His Grace Torquhil Campbell, the 13th Duke of Argyll.

Distinguished guests from the world of sport and entertainment included Jodie Kidd and George the Poet (the acclaimed recording artist and social commentator), who watched on as Prince Harry and Royal Salute World Polo Ambassador Malcolm Borwick competed on the Sentebale ISPS Handa team for the trophy cup, while Sentebale Ambassador Nacho Figueras competed on the Royal Salute team.

The money and awareness raised from the Sentebale Royal Salute Polo Cup will go towards sending 1,500 children and adolescents aged between 10 and 19-years-old to Sentebale's monthly clubs and five day, residential camp at the newly opened Mamohato Children's Centre. If children with HIV are educated about the virus, they not only learn about their condition, but they can also educate their peers about the disease, enlightening a generation and leading the way to ending the AIDS epidemic.

Exciting announcements were made post-match, with Prince Harry informing everyone of the expansion of the camp programme in Botswana and the inclusion of George Mpanga, also known as George the Poet, as the newest Sentebale Ambassador. Royal Salute also announced their additional support for the Sentebale Care Giver Initiative in Lesotho which gives vital help to the parents and grandparents of children living with HIV/AIDs.

 

Photograph: Sentebale ISPS Handa captained by Prince Harry celebrate their win. By Getty Images


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