Saturday, July 9, 2011

William and Kate hit the mark with stars in Los Angeles

Prince William has scored four goals at a charity polo match in Los Angeles, in the latest stage of his first foreign tour as a newly-wed.The match is one of a series of British-themed events attended by the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, who are due next at a Bafta black-tie reception in Hollywood.Earlier they were reunited with famous friends David Beckham and Stephen Fry.They drew a celebrity crowd at the Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club to raise millions of dollars for good causes for the club's centenary.Guests paid anything from $400 (£250) to $4,000 for the privilege of watching the prince, who helped his side to victory wearing the number 4 jersey.The California trip follows a nine-day visit to Canada by the royals.The first event of the three-day visit was a UK Trade & Investment show focused on new media, followed by a reception at the British consul-general's residence.The couple are staying at the residence. On their arrival, cheering residents lined the streets to greet them.
Five helicopters flew noisily above the residence as American media tried to get a glimpse of the couple.


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