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Celebs Watch Prince Harry Play in NYC

By the Associated Press

Posted May 30, 2009 4:05 PM CDT
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(AP) – Prince Harry reminded New Yorkers today how much his mother had loved their city, then climbed onto a pony for a rousing game of polo to raise money for impoverished children in Africa. The 24-year-old prince drew a crowd that included stars like Madonna, actresses Kate Hudson and Chloe Sevigny, and rapper LL Cool J, but also lots of ordinary New Yorkers out for a rare sight: a polo game in the city.

His team, named after the Sentebale charity he co-founded, proceeded to defeat the opposing Black Watch team 6-5. Harry assisted on the winning goal in the last seconds, drawing the biggest cheer of the afternoon. It was the second and final day of Harry's first official visit to the United States. This morning, he visited students in Harlem. "Who's the best pupil?" Harry asked the ninth-graders. "I was always the worst!"

Britain's Prince Harry, left, seen with US performer LL Cool J, at the Veuve Clicqout polo match in New York, Saturday, May 30, 2009.
Britain's Prince Harry, left, seen with US performer LL Cool J, at the Veuve Clicqout polo match in New York, Saturday, May 30, 2009.   (AP Photo, Brian Roberts/The News of the World/PA)
Britain's Prince Harry addresses guests at the second annual Veuve Clicquot Manhattan Polo Classic polo match on Governor's Island in New York Saturday May 30, 2009.
Britain's Prince Harry addresses guests at the second annual Veuve Clicquot Manhattan Polo Classic polo match on Governor's Island in New York Saturday May 30, 2009.   (AP Photo/David Goldman)
Britain's Prince Harry arrives at the second annual Veuve Clicquot Manhattan Polo Classic polo match on Governor's Island in New York, Saturday May 30, 2009.
Britain's Prince Harry arrives at the second annual Veuve Clicquot Manhattan Polo Classic polo match on Governor's Island in New York, Saturday May 30, 2009.   (AP Photo/David Goldman)
Prince Harry of Wales, right, goes for a shot during the second annual Veuve Clicquot Manhattan Polo Classic polo match on Governor's Island in New York Saturday, May 30, 2009.
Prince Harry of Wales, right, goes for a shot during the second annual Veuve Clicquot Manhattan Polo Classic polo match on Governor's Island in New York Saturday, May 30, 2009.   (AP Photo/David Goldman)
Prince Harry of Wales smiles after being sprayed with champagne following the second annual Veuve Clicquot Manhattan Polo Classic in New York Saturday May 30, 2009.
Prince Harry of Wales smiles after being sprayed with champagne following the second annual Veuve Clicquot Manhattan Polo Classic in New York Saturday May 30, 2009.   (AP Photo/David Goldman)
Prince Harry of Wales, hits the ball during the second annual Veuve Clicquot Manhattan Polo Classic polo match on Governors Island in New York, Saturday, May 30, 2009.
Prince Harry of Wales, hits the ball during the second annual Veuve Clicquot Manhattan Polo Classic polo match on Governors Island in New York, Saturday, May 30, 2009.   (AP Photo/David Goldman)
Britain's Prince Harry speaks with children during his visit to the Harlem Children's Zone Saturday, May 30, 2009 in New York .
Britain's Prince Harry speaks with children during his visit to the Harlem Children's Zone Saturday, May 30, 2009 in New York .   (Stephen Chernin)
Britain's Prince Harry, left, and Prince Seeiso of Lesotho, right, try a dish cooked by students during a tour of the Harlem Children's Zone school in New York, Saturday, May 30, 2009.
Britain's Prince Harry, left, and Prince Seeiso of Lesotho, right, try a dish cooked by students during a tour of the Harlem Children's Zone school in New York, Saturday, May 30, 2009.   (Lucas Jackson)
Britain's Prince Harry, right, shares a laugh with Prince Seeiso of Lesotho during a tour of the Harlem Children's Zone school in the Harlem neighborhood of New York, Saturday, May 30, 2009.
Britain's Prince Harry, right, shares a laugh with Prince Seeiso of Lesotho during a tour of the Harlem Children's Zone school in the Harlem neighborhood of New York, Saturday, May 30, 2009.   (Lucas Jackson)
Britain's Prince Harry smiles during a tour of the Harlem Children's Zone school in the Harlem neighborhood of New York, Saturday, May 30, 2009.
Britain's Prince Harry smiles during a tour of the Harlem Children's Zone school in the Harlem neighborhood of New York, Saturday, May 30, 2009.   (Lucas Jackson)
Britain's Prince Harry races in the gym during a tour of the Harlem Children's Zone school in the Harlem neighborhood of New York, Saturday, May 30, 2009.
Britain's Prince Harry races in the gym during a tour of the Harlem Children's Zone school in the Harlem neighborhood of New York, Saturday, May 30, 2009.   (Lucas Jackson)
Britain's Prince Harry, second left and Prince Seeiso of Lesotho, second from right, speak to students during a tour of the Harlem Children's Zone school in New York, Saturday, May 30, 2009.
Britain's Prince Harry, second left and Prince Seeiso of Lesotho, second from right, speak to students during a tour of the Harlem Children's Zone school in New York, Saturday, May 30, 2009.   (Lucas Jackson)
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