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Is Prince Harry coming to Australia?

Prince Harry could be here in Australia in a matter of weeks, according to reports in London’s Evening Standard
Reports suggest Prince Harry could join army units in Melbourne and Darwin

Kensington Palace is not commenting on the story which suggests that Prince Harry is to quit his military career at the end of the year following an army posting in Australia and a visit to New Zealand.

Further reports over the weekend suggested that Prince Harry is likely to join units in Melbourne or Darwin before he heads to the Gallipoli centenary Dawn Service tribute on April 25, where he will be part of a large royal presence including his father Prince Charles and possibly his brother Prince William, but the postings are unconfirmed by the army and the Palace.

If he does come to Australia it will be the third time we have hosted the fun-loving Prince.

The first was in 2003 when a 19-year-old Prince Harry stayed for three months on a remote cattle station in NSW learning the skills of a jackaroo, playing polo and watching England win the Rugby World Cup.

He was plagued by paparazzi and nearly left early before the palace persuaded the snappers to leave.

He then returned for just 48 hours in 2013 when thousands turned out to see the Prince play a leading role in the centenary celebrations for the Australian Navy.

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