AUCKLAND: Britain's Prince Harry wrapped up a visit to New Zealand and Australia on Saturday by scoring the winning goal in a football match and proving he can help capture a crocodile.
The 30-year-old prince spent a week in New Zealand, which started with a pub quiz on an outer southern island, included learning a traditional haka at a military camp, and finished with a day of sport at Auckland.
He also revealed during the official visit that he wants to have children and would like a partner to "share the pressure" of royal duties, but is still waiting for the right woman.
As New Zealand prepares to hold a referendum on whether to change its flag, which features the British Blue Ensign, Harry used a farewell reception to highlight his family's ties with the country.
"These links are of course central to the constitution of this nation, but they go much deeper than that," he said.
"They are built on a profound personal fondness for this captivating country and its charming, talented people."
He also touched on his love of rugby and although the sport featured prominently during his visit, he joked that he was not on a spying mission ahead of the World Cup in England later this year.
"I've always wanted to know how you can be so damned good with such a small population. But don't worry, I am not here to spy on you. I come in peace, despite what people think."
But it was with football that the fifth-in-line to the throne closed his public duties.
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