Harry begins his gap year by working on an Australian farm, Tooloombilla, owned by Noel and Annie Hill, friends of Princess Diana. Their son, George, acts as Harry’s mentor. Harry throws himself into farm work, rising early to herd cattle on horseback. George gives him the nickname Spike due to his unruly hair. After nine weeks of privacy, a reporter sneaks onto the farm. Other intruders follow, forcing Harry to leave. Returning to Britain, he goes to clubs every night, and newspapers report him kissing a glamour model. Harry then visits Lesotho in South Africa to help an AIDS charity, taking George with him. Harry agrees to an interview to highlight the AIDS crisis in Lesotho. The reporter asks him how he feels about his mother and about the glamour model and his alleged drug abuse.

On a visit to Cape Town, Harry meets Chelsy Davy, and they start dating. She accompanies Harry and George to Botswana. Harry meets wildlife documentary makers Teej and Mike, and they form an instant bond.

Harry returns to England with Chelsy, who’s uncomfortable with the intense press attention. He passes the entrance exams for Sandhurst Royal Military Academy. In April 2005, Prince Charles marries Camilla Parker Bowles.