Prince Harry a hit in NYC!

Prince Harry won hearts everywhere on his 36-hour trip in New York City in May 2009 — his first overseas visit as an official representative of the royal family.

Here, Harry gives a speech to formally name ‘The British Garden at Hanover Square’.

Prince Harry won hearts everywhere on his 36-hour trip in New York City in May 2009 — his first overseas visit as an official representative of the royal family.

Prince Harry plants a magnolia bush at the The British Garden at Hanover Square as part of the Million Trees NYC initiative.

Prince Harry won hearts everywhere on his 36-hour trip in New York City in May 2009 — his first overseas visit as an official representative of the royal family.

We have seen in military garb before, but here Harry tries out a different form of camoflage.

Prince Harry won hearts everywhere on his 36-hour trip in New York City in May 2009 — his first overseas visit as an official representative of the royal family.

Harry pays his respect to the victims of the World Trade Centre attacks in 2001.

Harry won hearts everywhere on his 36-hour trip in New York City. We take a look at his first visit to the Big Apple in an official capacity.

The note on the Prince’s wreath reads: “In respectful memory of those who lost their lives on September 11th, 2001, and in admiration of the courage shown by the people of this great city on that day. — Harry”

Prince Harry won hearts everywhere on his 36-hour trip in New York City in May 2009 — his first overseas visit as an official representative of the royal family.

Here, having met Monica Iken — who lost her husband in the 9-11 attacks — Harry also says hello to a coy 3-year-old Madisen Iken.

Prince Harry won hearts everywhere on his 36-hour trip in New York City in May 2009 — his first overseas visit as an official representative of the royal family.

The Prince pays a visit to New York firefighters.

Prince Harry won hearts everywhere on his 36-hour trip in New York City in May 2009 — his first overseas visit as an official representative of the royal family.

The Prince chats with Corpsman Brian Ross at the Veterans Administration Harbor Healthcare System.

Prince Harry won hearts everywhere on his 36-hour trip in New York City in May 2009 — his first overseas visit as an official representative of the royal family.

Harry met Marine Joe Townsend, as well as other US veterans of past and current conflicts. He also toured prosthetics facilities and a Post Traumatic Stress Disorder treatment clinic.

Prince Harry won hearts everywhere on his 36-hour trip in New York City in May 2009 — his first overseas visit as an official representative of the royal family.

Harry arrives at The Harlem Children’s Zone and poses with some young fans.

Prince Harry won hearts everywhere on his 36-hour trip in New York City in May 2009 — his first overseas visit as an official representative of the royal family.

Harry shows he knows his way around an obstacle course!

Prince Harry won hearts everywhere on his 36-hour trip in New York City in May 2009 — his first overseas visit as an official representative of the royal family.

Prince Seeiso Bereng Seeiso of Lesotho and Prince Harry meet the children of Harlem Children’s Zone.

Prince Harry won hearts everywhere on his 36-hour trip in New York City in May 2009 — his first overseas visit as an official representative of the royal family.

Princes Harry and Seeiso taste the children’s culinary creations.

Prince Harry won hearts everywhere on his 36-hour trip in New York City in May 2009 — his first overseas visit as an official representative of the royal family.

Harry sits down for some art and craft.

Prince Harry won hearts everywhere on his 36-hour trip in New York City in May 2009 — his first overseas visit as an official representative of the royal family.

This young lady’s artwork gets Harry’s grin of approval.

Prince Harry won hearts everywhere on his 36-hour trip in New York City in May 2009 — his first overseas visit as an official representative of the royal family.

Harry was a child himself when he was last in New York City.

Prince Harry won hearts everywhere on his 36-hour trip in New York City in May 2009 — his first overseas visit as an official representative of the royal family.

Harry ends his Big Apple jaunt with a game of polo in the second annual Veuve Clicquot Manhattan Polo Classic on Governors Island, supporting his charity Sentebale.

Prince Harry won hearts everywhere on his 36-hour trip in New York City in May 2009 — his first overseas visit as an official representative of the royal family.

Harry and fellow polo-player Nacho Figueras take a breather after the game.