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Britain's Prince Harry was forced to swap boats near Harbour Island in the Bahamas on Sunday after the vessel he was travelling in broke down.

The prince was on his way to the island for a brief visit as part of his first trip to the Bahamas, an independent nation that is part of the Commonwealth of Nations and recognizes Queen Elizabeth II as head of state.

Harry was making his way to the island with the crew of a Royal Bahamian Defence Force boat when it broke down.

He then joined another boat carrying official media to finish his journey.

The third in line to the throne, this overseas tour, which also includes stops in Belize, Jamaica and Brazil, is Prince Harry's first time representing the Queen abroad.

Prince Harry will depart for Jamaica on Monday, and complete his tour in Brazil on March 8.