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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 thanks America at the end of his tour

Prince Harry has thanked the people of America for their "extraordinary generosity", it comes as the Prince ended his seven day tour in the US.

Prince Harry speaks at the Greenwich Polo Club, Connecticut, USA, prior to the Sentebale Royal Salute Polo Cup Credit: John Stillwell/PA Wire

His final day was spent playing in his fund-raising Sentebale Polo Cup match, and is believed to have raised a million dollars (£660,000) to help fund the work of his charity.

(left to right) Michael Carrazza, Malcolm Borwick, Prince Harry and Marc Ganzi, lift the winners trophy Credit: John Stillwell/PA Wire

The Prince has been showcased as a modern, hard-working royal, providing a stark contrast to last summer's nude photograph, where he was photographed during a "strip billiards" party in a £5,000-a-night hotel in Las Vegas.

Prince Harry at the Greenwich Polo Club, Connecticut, USA Credit: John Stillwell/PA Wire

Speaking yesterday to the 400 polo guests who helped raise the funds for his Sentebale charity, Harry said: "This is the last day of my tour around the United States. Thank you for a wonderful week.

"I have witnessed the extraordinary generosity of the people of this great nation."

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