Prince William and Prince Harry will take part in a demanding motorcycle rally along the coast of South Africa to raise money for charity.
William, 26, and Harry, 24, will join the Enduro Africa 08 event later this month.
They’ll join 100 other riders who will spend eight days crossing 1,300 kilometres of often rugged terrain on Honda off-road bikes. As many as six armed police officers will accompany the princes throughout the trek.
The ride will benefit four charities: the Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund, UNICEF, Touch Africa and Sentebale, an organization co-founded by Harry.
“The Princes are looking forward to the motorcycle ride that will raise money and the profile of Sentebale, a charity very close to their hearts,” said a spokesman for their office, Clarence House in London.
Sentebale helps orphaned children in the tiny African nation of Lesotho. Harry co-founded the charity along with Lesotho’s Prince Seeiso.
Enduro Africa organizers hope to raise hundreds of thousands of dollars for the charities. Each participant has to donate at least $3,000 to join the rally.
William has owned a motorbike for at least two years, while Harry has recently obtained his bike licence, said British media reports.
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