I welcome the visit of Prince Harry to Australia next month.
Whilst Prince Harry visited Australia privately in his gap year in 2003, this will be his first official visit to Australia.
Australians have great warmth towards members of the royal family.
Members of the royal family have enjoyed being in Australia and that pleasure is amply reciprocated by the Australian people.
As a member of the armed forces, Prince Harry has continued a long tradition of duty and service. His work and advocacy for numerous charitable organisations has also been an important focus of his public life.
During his visit next month, Prince Harry will attend the International Fleet Review in Sydney to mark the centenary of the first entry of the Royal Australian Navy’s Fleet into Sydney.
Further details of the Prince’s visit will be released closer to the visit.
I look forward to joining Prince Harry during his time in Australia.
He will be an honoured visitor to our country and we look forward to welcoming him.
23 September 2013