
LONDON, March 4 (UPI) -- Britain's Prince Harry announced he will not participate in a United Arab Emirates charity polo game due to rising unrest in the region.
St. James Palace, Harry's official residence, released a statement saying the prince will not travel to Dubai March 19 for the Sentebale Polo Cup, which was to benefit his Sentebale charity, due to unrest in the area, Sky News reported Friday.
"Prince Harry was very much looking forward to the visit, but he feels it would be insensitive for him to participate in a sporting event at a time when there are matters of greater priority to focus on in the region," the statement said. "Prince Harry looks forward to other opportunities to visit Dubai in the future."
Organizers said the Sentebale Polo Cup is being canceled due to Harry's canceled plans.
Harry and older brother Prince William created the event to raise money for the Sentebale children's charity, which they founded in 2004.
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