Britain’s Prince Harry hosted a gala to mark the tenth anniversary of his Sentebale charity on Wednesday night (07.05.14).
The 29-year-old royal welcomed guests including the charity’s co-founder, Prince Seeiso of Lesotho, to his Sentebale Summer Party at The Dorchester hotel in London, where they were treated to a VIP drinks reception and gourmet dinner.
The evening culminated in the presentation of awards to key people and organisations who have supported the charity’s tireless work helping orphans in the Aids-stricken nation of Lesotho over the last decade.
According to the Daily Telegraph newspaper, Harry told the crowd during a speech: "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."
Guests – who included Westlife’s Kian Egan – were serenaded by the Basotho Choir’s traditional songs, as well as performances by singers Joss Stone and Beverley Knight.
Prince Seeiso stressed the importance of helping children orphaned by the devastating HIV virus in his country.
He said: "Harry and I know what it is like to lose a parent, or parents in my case, and it is a combined desire to carry on our mothers’ legacy of work that formed Sentebale."
Prince Harry hosts Sentebale anniversary gala
