Prince Harry demonstrated a touch of animal magic at a polo match in Gloucestershire on Monday. The young royal, who had come along to cheer on his brother William, was pictured blowing into the nostrils of the horses to help calm them down.
The 19-year-old would have played in the match himself, but he is still recovering from a knee injury suffered during a recent Army training session. Harry still did his bit to help the team by soothing the animals before they took to the field. And his efforts have drawn comparisons to the legendary American "horse whisperer" Monty Roberts, who inspired a film starring Robert Redford.
Monty, who once had a meeting with the Queen, became renowned for his ability to win a horse's trust. But Harry is also well recognised for his equestrian skills, having honed his abilities during his time working as a "jackaroo" in the Australian Outback.
In the end the teenage royal's contribution wasn't enough to secure victory for Wills' Umbogo team, because they lost to White Hall. Perhaps they will fare better when Harry's knee gets better and he can join them on the field instead.
The teenage prince helps calm one of the animals. After his time working as a "jackaroo", Harry is something of a horse expert
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