PRINCE HARRY CELEBRATES SENTEBALE ANNIVERSARY AT SUMMER PARTY Prince attends London party for Sentebale, the charity he founded with Prince Seeiso of Lesotho, and describes how it has transformed the lives of Aids orphans Prince Harry looked dapper as he attended a summer party dressed in a James Bond-style dark suit and white shirt to celebrate the 10th anniversary of his charity, Sentebale. Singers Joss Stone and Beverley Knight entertained the guests, who included supporters of the charity which helps disadvantaged children in the southern African kingdom of Lesotho. The fourth in line to the throne was greeted by his friend and the charity’s co-founder, Prince Seeiso, a member of Lesothos ruling family. Harrys cousin Peter Phillips and his wife Autumn were among the guests as were Westlife singer Kian Egan and wife actress Jodi Albert. The Prince gave a moving speech to guests about how he was inspired to establish Sentebale in the land-locked nation. He also highlighted how the ravages of the HIV/Aids epidemic has left Lesotho with the third highest infection rate in the world and one in three of its children orphans. It was during a gap year in 2004 that the Prince first came face to face with youngsters whose lives were blighted by Aids or poverty and he became determined to try to help. He was introduced to the country by a member of its royalty, Prince Seeiso, and together they founded the charity. Harry described how Sentebale was able to make a difference to a girl called Mokhotlong whom he first met 10 years ago when she was five. Soon afterwards the youngsters mother, who was HIV positive, died. Speaking at the party, held at Londons Dorchester Hotel, Harry said: In February last year, I saw her again and am glad to say that Sentebale has been supporting her ever since I first met her and provides her with a bursary to attend secondary school. This bursary only costs £250 a year. That really is a small price to pay to change a little girls life, in my mind. She is one of many and, when I see or hear the difference that Sentebale and its partners have made in the last 10 years, it is a constant reminder that, not only are we doing great things in this little African country, but how much we rely on the help and expertise of everyone around us. What a difference we can make if we all work together. He added: At times the severity of severe poverty can be overwhelming. However it is through the dedication, passion and commitment of the Sentebale team, our community partners, local government - the childrens longing to learn - and you tonight that we are battling with these issues and giving these children a chance of a happier future. The evening opened with a performance by the Basotho Choir who sung a selection of traditional songs punctuated with warbling cries.
Posted on: Thu, 08 May 2014 19:37:07 +0000
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