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Pretty People Pour Onto Governors Island For Polo

Pretty People Pour Onto Governors Island For Polo
       

The lines were long to get to Governors Island yesterday, but by most accounts the fourth annual Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic was a success for those willing to spend $85 on a bottle of Champagne. As one Polo-goer told us, "Dude, its horse hockey!" more ›

Prince Harry Walks, Plays Polo, Falls Off Horse

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Prince Harry wrapped up his trip to the States by joining in a Central Park race with the Achilles running group and by playing in a charity polo match at Governors Island, where there was a momentary scare when he fell off a horse (video). But that didn't attract from his appeal: One 50-year-old polo spectator told the Post, "I thought he looked gorgeous. He looked so sexy -- even more so when he fell off the horse. What could be better in a man? He does not look injured. Looks like he was on an unfamiliar horse." Yeah, blame the horse! more ›

Prince Harry Will Return To NYC This Month

Prince Harry Will Return To NYC This Month

Prince Harry will be coming back to the States this month to face off against Nacho Figueras on the polo field. The 25-year-old Harry is competing against the polo star/face of Ralph Lauren's Polo Fragrances for a 2nd time during the Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic on Governors Island... but will he be allowed to attend post-match parties this visit? more ›

Prince Harry Plays Polo To Wrap Up NYC Trip

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Prince Harry helped welcome the opening of Governors Island's 2009 season by playing in the second annual Veuve Clicquot Manhattan Polo Classic. His team won, 6-5 over the Black Watch Team, and Prince Harry helped assist on the winning goal. The event, which had $25,000-50,000 VIP tickets, raised money for Sentebale, an AIDS charity, which Prince Harry co-founded with Prince Seeiso of Lesotho. Prince Harry said, "Prince Seeiso and I both lost our mothers when we were very young. We set up Sentebale in their memory, and because my mother loved this city, it makes this occasion all the more poignant for me." more ›

Prince In The City: Harry Wows New Yorkers

       

Prince Harry's first day in New York City was a success, based on the comments from people who met with the 24-year-old. During his stop at the World Trade Center site to survey Ground Zero yesterday, he spoke with relatives of victims of the 9/11 attacks. Monica Iken, whose husband was killed on September 11, 2001, told the Post, "He was really concerned; he feels the pain of the victims. He wanted to hear my story. It was unbelievable he took the time to visit and make this his first stop. He said this is what he wanted to do; he wanted to visit the memorial." more ›

His Royal Highness Harry to Visit NYC

His Royal Highness Harry to Visit NYC

New York is in for another royal visit when later this month Prince Harry makes his first formal visit to the United States. The 24-year-old will take to the polo field on Governors Island on May 30th where he'll play in the second annual Veuve Clicquot Manhattan Polo Classic. The match coincides with the 400th anniversary of New York as well as the opening weekend of Governors Island, with proceeds from the event going to American Friends of Sentebale. more ›

Pencil This In

Pencil This In

REMINDER: Don't forget to check out the World Science Festival, running through Sunday. And David Byrne needs your help Playing the Building. more ›

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