It was announced yesterday that Prince Harry is to undertake an official trip to Australia next month to participate in the country’s version of Fleet Week.

Harry will join the new Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott at Sydney Harbour to inspect 40 war ships as part of the International Fleet Review.

Harry spent time in Australia in 2003 during his gap year, working as a “jackaroo” at a Queensland cattle station.

A detailed itinerary will probably be released in the days before Harry leaves, but it is thought it will be a short trip, although it is understood Harry will be touching down in the western city of Perth, on his way to Dubai, where he is attending a HIV fundraiser.