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Prince Harry has observed a minute’s silence in remembrance of those who died of London’s terror attack over the weekend.
The 32-year-old, who is currently touring Singapore, and his fellow polo players bowed their heads as the sports field fell silent ahead of a charity polo match for his organisation, Sentebale.
The tribute was announced by the compere as “a mark of respect for all the victims and those affected by the terror attacks in London on Saturday night.”
The prince demonstrating his equestrian skills. Photo: Getty Images
As the whistle was blown to signal the end of the commemoration, the sports-mad royal sprung into action, leading his team to victory with a five goal win.
The annual match has become an important annual fundraising event for Sentebale, an organisation which strives to support children and young people affected by HIV in Lesotho and Botswana.
In the official program for the Sentebale Polo Cup the prince said: “We will continue to support the global commitment to ending the Aids epidemic by 2030.”“We believe that we cannot beat HIV without giving children and adolescents the voice they deserve.”“It is our ambition to change the tide of this epidemic by ensuring more young people know their status, access treatment and are empowered to tackle stigma and play their part in bringing the Aids epidemic to an end.”Following in his mother’s footsteps Harry and Prince Seeiso of Lesotho established the organisation in 2006.
The prince with his friend and fellow sportsman Malcolm Borwick. Photo: Getty Images
Prince Harry with actress Karen Gillan (centre) during the Sentebale Royal Salute Polo Cup at the Singapore Polo Club. Photo: Getty Images
The Royal tour has so far included a visit to Jamiyah Children’s Home where its reported the fifth inline to the throne took part in an “iftar” – the breaking of the fast during the Muslim Holy month of Ramadan.
Prince Harry and celebrated Argentinian polo player Nacho Figueras celebrate the win. Photo: Getty Images
The royal charmed the crowds as he spoke passionately about the charity. Photo: Getty Images
Prince Harry will touch down in Sydney on Wednesday this week for a visit that includes a celebration of Australia’s hosting of next year’s Invictus Games
The charity-minded royal will catch up with members of the 2017 Invictus Games and their families, who will compete in this year’s event in Toronto.
And although nothing has been confirmed at this stage, it’s entirely possible the prince could pop over to New Zealand for a visit to take in one of the big Lions matches against the All Blacks later in the month.
