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Prince Harry thanks America

Prince Harry ended his US tour by thanking the people of America for their "extraordinary generosity". Harry spent his final day playing in his fund-raising Sentebale Polo Cup match.

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Prince Harry praised for visiting charity exhibition

Prince Harry's support of a landmine clearance charity was praised today as he began his tour of the US by visiting an exhibition highlighting the organisation's vital work.

Prince Harry's mother supported the anti-landmine charity responsible for the exhibition. Credit: RTV

Harry made the trip to Capitol Hill in Washington to see a moving photographic display which is raising awareness about the efforts of the anti-landmine charity the Halo Trust.

Prince Harry meets Senator John McCain of Arizona. Credit: RTV

Fiona Willoughby, wife of Guy Willoughby Halo's CEO said, "Having Prince Harry attend our exhibition makes it a global issue".

The display aims to raise awareness about the efforts of the Halo Trust. Credit: RTV

"People have forgotten about it and we think Prince Harry following in his mother's footsteps is a worthy cause and will raise the profile of what we are doing", she added.

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