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Harry goes to Harlem on US visit | Harry goes to Harlem on US visit |
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Prince Harry has visited a children's centre which offers social and educational services on the final day of his official visit to New York. | Prince Harry has visited a children's centre which offers social and educational services on the final day of his official visit to New York. |
The prince, 24, tackled an obstacle course and observed a mathematics lesson at the Harlem Children's Zone. | The prince, 24, tackled an obstacle course and observed a mathematics lesson at the Harlem Children's Zone. |
He will later take part in a polo event on Governors Island to raise money for his Sentebale charity. | He will later take part in a polo event on Governors Island to raise money for his Sentebale charity. |
Rapper Kanye West, and actresses Kate Hudson and Chloe Sevigny, are among the stars who will attend the event. | Rapper Kanye West, and actresses Kate Hudson and Chloe Sevigny, are among the stars who will attend the event. |
The prince, who was accompanied by the co-founder of his charity, Prince Seeiso of Lesotho, described his two-day trip as "fantastic" and praised the children zone. | The prince, who was accompanied by the co-founder of his charity, Prince Seeiso of Lesotho, described his two-day trip as "fantastic" and praised the children zone. |
Public image | Public image |
Speaking after the tour he said: "It was fun. Everything has been fantastic and the sun was shining as well." | Speaking after the tour he said: "It was fun. Everything has been fantastic and the sun was shining as well." |
Asked whether he thought the visit would boost his public image, he said: "I don't know what the public image is of me." | |
He said that a certain image had been "given to him" but added that people would "have their own opinions". | He said that a certain image had been "given to him" but added that people would "have their own opinions". |
The prince added: "It's the media that likes to stamp on the image that really is not me." | The prince added: "It's the media that likes to stamp on the image that really is not me." |
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Asked if he would like further foreign engagements, he said: "Yes, if I am welcome. We will have to see." | Asked if he would like further foreign engagements, he said: "Yes, if I am welcome. We will have to see." |
During his visit in Harlem, Prince Harry tasted an African dish which had been made during a cooking demonstration in the centre's cafeteria. | |
Both princes then made their way to the sports hall and had a race. | |
Prince Harry claimed victory, as pupils cheered on loudly. | |
The prince also said: "The school itself is a fantastic project and both me and Seeiso are going to take it back to Lesotho and make it happen." | |
On the first day of his visit, the prince laid a wreath at the site of the World Trade Center. |