Dressed in an all-white Navy outfit, Prince Harry attended the International Fleet Review in Sydney on 5 October. (Photo: REUTERS)
Dressed in an all-white Navy outfit, Prince Harry attended the International Fleet Review in Sydney on 5 October. (Photo: REUTERS)

Thousands of spectators lined Sydney Harbour as Prince Harry attended the Royal Australian Navy's International Fleet Review (IFR) as a guest of the Commonwealth of Australia.

Prince Harry is on his first official visit to Australia to take part in the week-long celebrations to mark 100 years of the Royal Australian Navy.

During the International Fleet Review, Prince Harry boarded the warship HMAS Leeuwin to carry out an inspection. He was accompanied by Quentin Bryce AC CVO, Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia; Tony Abbott, Prime Minister of Australia and Vice Admiral Ray Griggs, Chief of Navy.

"The Australian public has a fond regard for members of the Royal Family and His Royal Highness is sure to draw big crowds to Sydney Harbour for the biggest public event ever hosted by the Royal Australian Navy," said Director, International Fleet Review, Captain Nick Bramwell.

"Prince Harry is a Defence Force member who has recently returned from a tour of duty in Afghanistan and our people regard him with absolute respect."

Over 35 warships, 16 tall ships, 60 aircraft, 10 military bands and over 8,000 sailors from around the world have been brought to Sydney to commemorate 100 years since the arrival of the first Royal Australian Navy fleet into Sydney.

The formal review of the warships concluded with a spectacular pyrotechnics and light show. After the IFR, Prince Harry attended a reception hosted by the Australian prime minister at Kirribilli House, Sydney.

Check out the photos of Prince Harry on his first Australia visit:

Prince Harry walks with Rear Admiral Ray Griggs before saluting te troops at Garden Island during International Fleet Review in Sydney. (Photo: REUTERS)
Prince Harry walks with Rear Admiral Ray Griggs before saluting te troops at Garden Island during International Fleet Review in Sydney. (Photo: REUTERS)
Prince Harry speaks with General David Hurley, Australia's Chief of the Defence Force, on the HMAS Leeuwin at Garden Island during the International Fleet Review in Sydney. (Photo: REUTERS)
Prince Harry speaks with General David Hurley, Australia's Chief of the Defence Force, on the HMAS Leeuwin at Garden Island during the International Fleet Review in Sydney. (Photo: REUTERS)
The HMAS Leeuwin, with Prince Harry aboard, sits in Sydney Harbour during the International Fleet Review. (Photo: REUTERS)
The HMAS Leeuwin, with Prince Harry aboard, sits in Sydney Harbour during the International Fleet Review. (Photo: REUTERS)
Prince Harry and Australia's Governor-General Quentin Bryce salute the troops on Sydney Harbour from aboard the HMAS Leeuwin. (Photo: REUTERS)
Prince Harry and Australia's Governor-General Quentin Bryce salute the troops on Sydney Harbour from aboard the HMAS Leeuwin. (Photo: REUTERS)
Prince Harry boards a boat in Sydney Harbour. (Photo: REUTERS)
Prince Harry boards a boat in Sydney Harbour. (Photo: REUTERS)