{UAH} BIG DEAL: Prince Harry takes a tumble

Prince Harry takes a tumble during charity polo match in South Africa

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Tumble: Prince Harry fell over the top of his pony's head during the match in Cape Town REUTERS

Prince Harry had a dramatic fall from his pony while playing in a fundraising polo match in South Africa.

The prince, who is fifth in line to the throne, got up and back onto his animal to continue with the game, only to lose his seating a second time as the match came to an end.

In his first fall at the match in Cape Town, Harry tumbled over his pony's head after it appeared the animal stopped more suddenly than expected.

Reaching his hands out to break his fall, the prince was left on his knees as play was temporarily halted.

After changing ponies, the prince continued playing in the match held in aid of his charity Sentebale, but fell to the ground again as the game came to an end.

Charity match: The polo game as in aid of the prince's charity Sentebale

The royal first staged a fundraising polo match in aid of Sentebale, which works to help the impoverished youngsters of Lesotho, in 2010.

The event has since been held in the UK, America, Brazil, Barbados and Abu Dhabi and has raised more than £3 million.

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The prince told supporters of the match their backing is "vital" in helping vulnerable children who have lost their parents to Aids.

Writing a message in the match's official programme with Sentebale co-founder Lesotho's Prince Seeiso, the two men said: "It is wonderful to be here in South Africa, at the Val de Vie estate, for the 2015 Sentebale Royal Salute Polo Cup.

"The success of our previous five polo events has helped Sentebale make a real difference to the lives of vulnerable children in Lesotho. We have no doubt that this year's event will be even more successful.

"Your support is vital. The situation in Lesotho remains critical and every day children continue to lose their parents to the HIV/Aids epidemic.

"Sentebale works to protect and support these children providing them with basic necessities we take for granted: food, shelter, care and access to education."

Additional reporting by Press Association.

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