Plans are in place to ensure that Prince Harry has a memorable experience in Saint Lucia when he visits on Friday as part of his 15 day Caribbean Tour on behalf of Her Majesty The Queen. Executive chair of Royal visit committee, Adrian Augier, says the Prince will receive a very warm welcome come Friday.
The Prince will take the opportunity to learn more about local projects and initiatives, including those focusing on conservation, youth empowerment, and sport for social development.
And all eyes will be on the Daren Sammy Cricket Ground this Friday as the Prince leads a local 11 against the Prime Minister’s 11 in a six overs a side festival match. The fifth-in-line to the British throne who is representing Queen Elizabeth II on the seven nation, will lead current national youth players – Johnnel Eugene, Garvin Serieux, and Kester Charlemagne, as well as senior national player Dalton Polius. The Prince’s team is also bolstered by Senators Hermangild Francis and Fortuna Belrose, Minister for Sports Edmund Estaphane, Sportscaster Kenson Casimir and national female player Qiana Joseph. The team also includes Carol Henry, Cyrus Cepal, Samuel Cadette, David Olliver and Zidane Arthur.
The star studded Prime Minister’s 11 to be led by Prime Minister Allen Chasnet includes former Windwards batsman John Eugene, youth players- Kimani Melius, Simeon Gerson, Akeem Auguste and Rahym Joseph, Government Ministers Dominic Fedee and Lenard Montoute as well opposition elected MP Shawn Edward. Former Police Commissioner Vernon Francois, Former SLNCA President Denis James, National female cricketers Nerissa Crafton and Allyah Alfred, Patrick Clark, George St Marthe and Murland Sammy round off the players on the team.
On Tuesday, the Prince played cricket with Sir Curtly Ambrose, Sir Andrew Roberts and Sir Viv Richards in Antigua as part of his Caribbean tour.