But what was important, he said, was not to bow to peer pressure.
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The home in Cape Town to form about 60 former gang members aged from nine to 17 years to law-abiding citizens. Reportedly, Cape Town suffers the worst gang-related problems in the country, with several gangs in the city, estimated to have a membership of over 100,000 people.
Earlier, Harry found himself staring into the jaws of defeat when he joined in another youth sport that would be familiar to youngsters all over the Westcountry – rugby. The wood carving, which depicts Harry as a child with mother Diana, was a poignant tribute, given just days after he opened up about the pain he felt following her death. I knew that I was going to see him. “I want to hear all your stories”.
The prince, who went to Ludlow prep school and Eton College, said: “I didn’t enjoy school at all”. “I had a lot of anger”, he said.
Older brothers are supposedly the cool ones.
Harry, who was captaining a team in the event, had a dramatic fall from his polo pony during the match – before losing his seating for a second time as the game neared its climax. Amigo started smoking and drinking alcohol at the age of seven.
He added: “He and I looked pretty foolish out there with those kids, they were pretty good”. “I came here because I needed help”.
Prince Harry appeared in front of a group of residents – and was impressed.
He took part in a kick around with a team of girls at the Football for Hope Centre, dancing in the middle of the pitch during a warm up.
The media were asked not to publicise the prince’s visit to a football development centre in the heart of the township until after he left because of the security risk.
Harry also visited a woodwork shop at the center where he was presented with a wooden frame showing a photo of Princess Diana hugging Harry as a young child.
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The Prince, who is visiting on the request of the Government, met with the retired Archbishop Desmond Tutu this morning and presented him with the prestigious Companion of Honour award.
