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Prince Harry visits Canada House to meet Olympians

Prince Harry visited Canada House today, where he met with members of the silver-medal men's eight rowing team and helped cheer on the Canadian women's eight team as they earned silver.

Prince Harry visits Canada House

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Prince Harry meets with Canadian athletes at Canada House

Prince Harry visited Canada House today, where he met with members of the silver-medal mens eight rowing team and helped cheer on the Canadian womens eight team as they earned silver.

Canada House on Trafalgar Square is the home of this countrys High Commission in London as well as a gathering place for athletes and officials during the 2012 Games.

Rower Malcolm Howard welcomed the prince and then handed him his silver medal. "Check it out. Its pretty heavy, eh?"

The prince asked Howard how he was enjoying the Games.

"You know what? Im just starting to enjoy it. Weve been so focusedhotel, racing, and back and forth, so yesterday we got to come around the city a bit, and its just sinking in."

Harry was askedabout the best place in London was to hang out, but prompted laughter when he replied, "I dont go out anymore, Im too old."

The prince laterjoined the assembled Canadians in watching the live broadcast asthe women's eight rowers won their silver medal.