British Garden in Hanover Square

Continuing on the theme of remembrance, Prince Harry took part in the official naming ceremony of the British Memorial Garden in Hanover Square.

The small cultivated area in Manhattan commemorates the British victims of the September 11th attack.

In a short speech, Prince Harry said it was "a great privilege" to be at the naming ceremony.

He added: "My family are so proud to be so closely associated with (the garden) and its purpose in honouring the memory of the 67 British people that died here on September 11th 2001."

He then planted an Elizabeth magnolia tree at the site.

"Shall I take my jacket off?", The Prince joked as he picked up a shovel.

After four or five attempts to shovel in the earth he turned to his hosts and said: "It is a bit untidy, I'm sorry about that."

Text courtesy of Clarence House

Prince Harry - British Garden at Hanover Square

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