Photos show Prince Harry's long-standing relationship with Lesotho in southern Africa

Pauline Villegas,Gabi StevensonDec 18, 2022, 02:32 IST

Since first visiting Lesotho in 2004, Prince Harry has since formed a special bond with the African country.Samir Hussein/Getty Images; Anwar Hussein Collection/Getty Images

Prince Harry first visited Lesotho, a country in southern Africa, for two months during a gap year in 2004.
In 2006, Harry returned and joined Prince Seeiso of Lesotho to launch their charity, Sentebale.

In March 2004, Prince Harry visited Lesotho for an eight-week stay as part of his gap year. He formed a lasting bond with Lesotho's Prince Seeiso, who lost his mother shortly before Harry's arrival.

Prince Harry plays rugby with the children of the Mants'ase Children's Home in 2004.Anwar Hussein/Getty Images

In March 2004, Prince Harry visited Lesotho for an eight-week stay as part of his gap year. He formed a lasting bond with Lesotho's Prince Seeiso, who lost his mother shortly before Harry's arrival.

In April 2006, Harry returned to Lesotho to celebrate the launch of Sentebale, his charity with Seeiso. The prince also visited Mutsu Potsane, a young orphan he met on a previous trip.

Prince Harry and a young Mutsu Potsane inspect the peach tree they planted in April 2006.Anwar Hussein Collection/Getty Images

In April 2006, Harry returned to Lesotho to celebrate the launch of Sentebale, his charity with Seeiso. The prince also visited Mutsu Potsane, a young orphan he met on a previous trip.

While visiting Lesotho in 2006, Harry took part in charity work across the region.

Prince Harry in the northern mountains of Lesotho in 2006.Pool/Tim Graham Picture Library/Getty Images

Harry returned to Lesotho in July 2008 to rebuild a school for children with chronic physical and mental disabilities.

Prince Harry helps rebuild a school in Buthe Buthe, Lesotho.Chris Jackson/Getty Images

In 2010, Harry was joined by his brother Prince William on a joint trip to southern Africa to visit projects sponsored by their respective charities Sentebale and Tusk Trust.

Prince Harry and Prince William visit the Semongkong Children's Centre together in 2010.Samir Hussein/Getty Images

In 2010, Harry was joined by his brother Prince William on a joint trip to southern Africa to visit projects sponsored by their respective charities Sentebale and Tusk Trust.

Harry and Seeiso made cakes when they visited the Kananelo Centre for the Deaf in 2013.

Prince Harry and Prince Seeiso of Lesotho at the Kananelo Centre for the Deaf on February 27, 2013, in Maseru, Lesotho.Chris Jackson/Getty Images

While in Mokhotlong, Lesotho, in 2014, Harry shared his love of photography with children at a herd boy night school.

Prince Harry shows children a photo he took on his camera in Mokhotlong, Lesotho, on December 8, 2014.Chris Jackson/Getty Images

Harry celebrated the opening of the Mamohato Children's Centre with Seeiso and local children from Maseru in 2015.

Prince Harry dances with children at the opening of the Mamohato Children's Centre on November 26, 2015, in Maseru, Lesotho.Samir Hussein/WireImage

The prince returned to the center for a winter camp in 2018.

Prince Harry runs with children during Winter Camp at Mamohato Children's Centre on June 22, 2018, near Maseru, Lesotho.Chris Jackson/Getty Images

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Photos show Prince Harry's long-standing relationship with Lesotho in southern Africa

In March 2004, Prince Harry visited Lesotho for an eight-week stay as part of his gap year. He formed a lasting bond with Lesotho's Prince Seeiso, who lost his mother shortly before Harry's arrival.

In April 2006, Harry returned to Lesotho to celebrate the launch of Sentebale, his charity with Seeiso. The prince also visited Mutsu Potsane, a young orphan he met on a previous trip.

While visiting Lesotho in 2006, Harry took part in charity work across the region.

Harry returned to Lesotho in July 2008 to rebuild a school for children with chronic physical and mental disabilities.

In 2010, Harry was joined by his brother Prince William on a joint trip to southern Africa to visit projects sponsored by their respective charities Sentebale and Tusk Trust.

Harry and Seeiso made cakes when they visited the Kananelo Centre for the Deaf in 2013.

While in Mokhotlong, Lesotho, in 2014, Harry shared his love of photography with children at a herd boy night school.

Harry celebrated the opening of the Mamohato Children's Centre with Seeiso and local children from Maseru in 2015.

The prince returned to the center for a winter camp in 2018.