Prince Harry

Prince Henry Charles Albert David of Wales was born 15 september 1984. He is third in line to the throne, after his father and elder brother, William.

As a child Harry was shy and reserved, often avoiding the cameras by hiding behind his mother. However, all this was to change when the young Prince reached his teenage years, and Harry is now often criticised by the press for his love of parties and wild behaviour.

Harry is well-known for his enthusiasm and his sporting abilities, rather than academia. Like his father, he is an excellent polo player, and he was recently photographed, leaping with excitement, when England won the Rugby World Cup in Australia.

At school Harry struggled, and only just passed the entrance exams into Eton College. This was, however, the same year his mother died, when the 12 year old had bravely escorted her coffin through the streets of London to Westminster Abbey.

In 2003, Harry finished his education at Eton, passing two A-levels. After taking a gap year abroad, working on a sheep station in Australia and on community projects in Africa, his most recent public appearances have included packing parcels for victims of the Asian Tsunami disaster, and a worldwide furore over his decision to attend a chum's 'Conials & Natives' party in full Nazi regalia.

He is due to attend Sandhurst as an officer cadet.