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Prince Harry wears a suit – and that beard! - for Rugby World Cup party

September 18, 2015
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Proving he's s true all-terrain Prince Charming, Prince Harry looked dashing on Thursday evening as he helped kick off the celebrationsfor the upcoming Rugby World Cup hosted in England. Last seen in a Top Gun-style flight uniform, the royal this time opted for a drastically different look – a navy blue suit with a blue shirt and tie – to meet and greetEnglish and International rugby players before the tournament starts on Friday.

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Prince Harry attended the Rugby World Cup kick-off party on Thursday night Photo: Getty Images

Stillsporting the beard he grew during his time working in Africa this summer, theavid rugby aficionado gave a speech announcing how excited he was for the nextsix weeks of the sporting tournament.

"As apassionate rugby fan, I will share in the rollercoaster of emotions withmillions of other fans around the world between now and October 31.‎ It is this rollercoaster that makes sport – and especially rugby – socompelling. I have no doubt that all the highs and lows, the drama and tension, willcreate unforgettable memories."

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Harry showed off his rugged beard, and a very different look, earlier this week

Harry isback to royal duties after enjoying some time off celebrating his 31st birthday on Tuesday evening. The royal was seen partying the night away with his cousin Zara Phillips and her husband Mike Tindall, as well as his ex-girlfriend Cressida Bonas atthe Cross Keys Pub in London.

Many havespeculated that this could mean a possible romantic reunion between Harry andhis actress ex-girlfriend, and at the least it appears that the two have stayed incontact and remain good friends.

In additionto attending several rugby games during the World Cup Tournament on an officialand unofficial basis Harry will be carrying out his royal duties on Sunday atthe Battle of Britain 75th Anniversary Service of Thanksgiving andRededication at Westminster Abbey.

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