If you haven’t had the opportunity to travel to the UK, you’re in luck because the UK is traveling to you! The Prince of Wales will arrive in New York City today for a 3-day visit.
According to PrinceofWales.gov.uk, his visit will include stops at a number of military and veterans organizations. His first official function is on Friday, June 25th, where he will “observe field exercises and meet with cadets at The United States Military Academy at West Point.” The prince will also attend a reception at the Intrepid Sea Air Space Museum in support of British and American veterans.
Click below to find out Prince Harry’s schedule on Saturday and Sunday.On Saturday, June 26, as patron of the charity Map Action, the prince will tour the UNICEF Emergency Operation Center in order to gain deeper understanding of emergency humanitarian response, including how to use geospatial mapping to effectively coordinate relief and rescue efforts after a disaster.
In the afternoon, the prince will throw the first pitch at the New York Mets vs Minnesota Twins baseball game at Citi Field. Prince Harry will be joined by British and American veterans who have served in the Iraq and Afghanistan. The game will begin at 1:10pm.
On Sunday, June 27th, the prince will begin his day at Central Park, where he will join US veterans for The Hope & Possibility 5-mile run. The veterans are members of The Achilles Freedom Team of Wounded Veterans, which trains and sponsors recently wounded Iraq and Afghanistan veterans to participate in races and marathons worldwide. Cindy and Meghan McCain along with other celebrity guests will also be in attendance.
He will then take part in the Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic on Governors Island at 12pm. The event will raise money for the American Friends of Sentebale, which is the US branch of the charity he co-founded to aid children in Lesotho. During his visit in 2009, he played a match against Nacho Figueras to raise money for a worthy cause where over 6,000 New Yorkers, celebrities, and royals were in attendance.
According to the Veuve Clicquot website, “New Yorkers are welcome to come out and enjoy the Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic at no cost! The west side of the playing field will feature bleachers for viewing of the match.”
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
11:00 AM VIP Ferries Begin Departing From Manhattan
12:00 PM VIP Champagne Welcome
1:00 PM VIP Luncheon And Picnic
3:00 PM Polo Match
4:30 PM Awards Ceremony
4:30 PM Celebratory Cocktail Hour
4:30-6:00 PM VIP Ferries Depart from Governors Island
Manhattan Ferries leave from the Battery Maritime Building (10 South Street) in Lower Manhattan. Brooklyn Ferries run from Brooklyn Bridge Park’s Pier 6 which is located at the foot of Atlantic Avenue at the corner of Furman Street.
Prince Harry made his first appearance in New York City during his visit in May 2009.
