Prince Harry has carried out an inspection of a fleet of Australian and international warships in Sydney Harbour.
Thousands of spectators lined the harbour shore as the Prince joined the Queen's representative in Australia, Governor-General Quentin Bryce, in touring the fleet.
He was greeted by a large crowd as he embarked on the survey ship HMAS Leeuwin at Sydney's Garden Island naval base.
Harry wore a white British Army tropical dress uniform with the sky blue beret of the Army Air Corps as he took the salute.
The Prince arrived in Sydney on Friday as the city prepared to celebrate the centenary of the Royal Australian Navy (RAN). The trip is Harry's first official visit to Australia.
The trip is Prince Harry's first official visit to AustraliaSeven cruisers and destroyers sailed into the harbour accompanied by warships from 17 nations - including the United States and China - as part of the celebrations.
The event involves some 8,000 naval personnel and Royal Australian Air Force aircraft, and will finish with a firework display over Sydney Harbour Bridge.
Britain has sent one of its latest and most advanced ships, Type 45 destroyer HMS Daring, to represent the Royal Navy.
RAN spokesman Commodore Paul Kingshorne said the force was pleased Harry had come to mark the event.
"It is his first official visit here representing the Queen. The fact he is here on such a significant day for the navy and for Australia is fantastic for us," he said.
Harry is in Australia's largest city for just one day as part of a quick trip Down Under. He flies to the Perth, in Western Australia, on Sunday before leaving the country.
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