Prince Harry (pictured in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines on Saturday) was stranded after the Navy ship he's travelling on broke down throughout his tour of the Caribbean
Prince Harry was left stranded after the Navy ship he's travelling on broke down throughout his tour of the Caribbean.
The Prince was as a consequence of go away the island of St Vincent on Saturday night and spend the night time moored offshore however the ship, RFA Wave Knight, wouldn't begin.
Saturday was then meant to be a 'journey day', with the boat crusing on to the island of Grenada. The journey was meant to take six hours, with Harry and his celebration stopping for lunch on a abandoned island on the best way, and the Palace had allowed greater than 24 hours for the journey, which is lower than 100 miles by air. However their plans have been plunged into chaos.
The group stayed on board within the hope that the ship may very well be re-started however yesterday afternoon they remained stranded. The Prince, 32, is spending a complete of six days on the Royal Fleet Auxiliary boat throughout his 15-day tour of the Caribbean on behalf of the Queen.
RFA Wave Knight, a quick fleet tanker that entered Royal Navy service in 2003, developed an undisclosed 'technical fault' and engineers have been working around the clock to repair it.
The fifth in line to the throne was as a consequence of attend engagements on Grenada from 9am native time at this time and final night time the palace was desperately attempting to make sure that he would fulfil his commitments. If the ship can't be restarted the group could should constitution a airplane, which may price hundreds, and discover motels to remain in.
Harry is alleged to have beloved his time to date on the vessel and loved consuming with the boys on board. Meals on provide contains poached eggs, Lancashire scorching pot, meatballs and bread and butter pudding. The boat has no cell phone sign when out at sea which has meant the prince has generally spent as much as 20 hours with out having the ability to contact his girlfriend, 35-year-old American actress Meghan Markle.
It's the second time within the area of per week Royal Navy ship has damaged down whereas on responsibility. HMS Duncan visited Naval Base Devonport final weekend however inside days of leaving needed to be towed again to the port due to 'technical points'.
The Prince was as a consequence of go away the island of St Vincent on Saturday night and spend the night time moored offshore however the ship, RFA Wave Knight (pictured), wouldn't begin
A spokesman for Kensington Palace mentioned final night time: 'In the present day, day eight of the tour, was a chosen journey day. The journey from St Vincent to Grenada was as a consequence of take six hours and the tour celebration deliberate to cease alongside the best way for lunch.
'Resulting from a technical drawback, RFA Wave Knight was unable to go away St Vincent as deliberate. Prince Harry and the tour celebration stay within the nation and went to a close-by island for a personal afternoon.
'Contingency plans are in place and there's no present expectation the second half of the tour will likely be impacted by the technical drawback.'
A Royal Navy spokesman mentioned: 'RFA Wave Knight skilled a minor technical situation. This has not induced delay to the royal tour, or affected the operational commitments of the ship.'
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