Prince Harry has reportedly been forced to drop his trousers during a military parade at Sandhurst.

The Sun newspaper says rumours that he had the name of girlfriend Chelsy Davy tattooed on his bum sparked the order.

Reports say that during a parade, a sergeant yelled: "Cadet Wales, drop your pants and show me your backside!"

Prince Harry apparently replied: "Are you serious?" before being ordered: "Just get them off, I want to see if it's true."

The prince had his trousers around his knees before the grinning sergeant said: "It's okay, Wales, I'll take your word for it!"

An unnamed member of Harry's platoon said: "It was the funniest thing any of us have seen for ages. Everyone had heard the rumour but no one wanted to ask Harry if it was true.
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