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royal clutches
December 23, 2014

A Brief Compendium of Prince Harry Holding Things

By Erica Schwiegershausen

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Does anything really happen in the last two weeks of the year? If it did, would you care? Welcome to Brain Dead Fortnight, two weeks of mental vacation.

In his travails as a royal and an ardent adventurer, Prince Harry is frequently called upon to hold things. As such, he is truly adept at grasping objects of all shapes and sizes. The 30-year-old royal has experience holding swords, African pygmy hedgehogs, bobble-head versions himself, and numerous varieties of headgear. Click through the slideshow for a brief compendium of these and other things that have been graced by his royal clutches.

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Holding a Sword and Shield Quick, look fierce. Photo: Chris Jackson/Getty Images
Holding an Albino African Pygmy Hedgehog Aw. Photo: Chris Jackson/Getty Images
Holding a Miniature Version of Himself Bobble, bobble. Photo: Pool/Getty Images
Holding a Phone for Each Ear Multitasking. Photo: WPA Pool/Getty Images
Holding a Dubious Batting Pose Hey, batter batter. Photo: Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images
Holding the Gaze of a Prize-Winning Cow Staring contest. Photo: Eamonn M. McCormack/Getty Images
Holding a Dismayed Child Hey, put me down! Photo: Pool/Getty Images
Holding a Despondent Pup Dog is #overit. Photo: 2010 Getty Images
Holding an Impenetrable Beer Hat Purpose: unclear. Photo: Chris Jackson/Getty Images
Holding a Pair of Perplexing Earmuffs Hmmmmm. Photo: WPA Pool/Getty Images
Holding His Back Very Straight An important skill.  Photo: Chris Jackson/Getty Images
Holding a Celebratory Horn Toot, toot. Photo: Pool/Getty Images
Holding Both an Impressive Stance and a Football A formidable flag-football opponent. Photo: Danny Martindale/Getty Images
Holding a Trusty Gardening Tool Down and dirty. Photo: Pool/Getty Images
Holding a Wooden Golf Club Ready for it. Photo: Pool/Getty Images
Holding a Fireman's Helmet Which side is the front? Photo: Chris Jackson/Getty Images
Holding a Water Bottle While Riding a Bike A+ agility. Photo: Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images
Holding an Intricate, Artisan Cap With reverent appreciation. Photo: Chris Jackson/Getty Images
Holding a Helmet Just in case. Photo: Samir Hussein/Getty Images
Holding an Exceptionally Amusing iPad Probably playing Candy Crush. Photo: Tristan Fewings/Getty Images
Holding the Fruits of an Incredible Save An impenetrable goalie. Photo: ARTHUR EDWARDS/Getty Images
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