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People’s Prince Harry hits Sydney Harbour

More than one million people turned out to see Prince Harry take to the water in Sydney Harbour today for the International Fleet Review.

Harry, 29, boarded the HMAS Leeuwin at around 10am this morning to undertake a four-hour cruise to inspect the 37 war ships that had come from around the world.

He then carried out a rare “meet and greet” spending 15 minutes shaking hands with as many members of the public as possible.

Harry was then whisked off to a reception at Kirribilli House. He will visit Perth tomorrow before travelling home via Dubai.

Harry seemed thrilled to be back in Sydney.

It was his first visit to Australia since his gap year in 2003.

Harry with Governor-General Quentin Bryce.

Harry giving the waiting media a wave.

Harry having a tour of the HMAS Leeuwin.

Harry with Prime Minister Tony Abbott.

Harry reviewing the fleet.

Harry and Quentin Bryce.

Harry surveying the harbour.

Harry aboard the HMAS Leeuwin.

Harry chatting to members of the public.

Thousands turned out to get a glimpse of him.

Harry on his way to a reception at Kirribilli House.

A war ship on Sydney Harbour.

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