Red Squirrel programme seen by Prince

Prince Harry talks to staff of the Northumberland Wildlife Trust Credit: PA

Prince Harry has visited the Northumberland Wildlife Trust's Red Squirrel Northern England (RSNE) Project, Haydon Bridge, Northumberland.The Prince toured two woodland areas to learn how RSNE staff are working with the local community to safeguard their red squirrel population, which mainly focusses on a grey squirrel control programme.

Throughout his visit, Prince Harry was accompanied by Conrad Dickinson, who was the Prince's Polar guide during the Walking with the Wounded Antarctic Expedition in 2013 and is a Patron of the Northumberland Wildlife Trust.

Conrad Dickinson, Will Nicholls and Prince Harry sit in a hide Credit: PA
Prince Harry checks a feeder during a walk in the woods Credit: PA

During his tour of the North East, Prince Harry also visited the charity Armed Forces & Veterans Launchpad at Avondale House, Byker, Newcastle.The Prince was shown around the residential House, which has 34 one-bedroom flats and communal facilities for leisure, training and IT services.

Launchpad provides affordable supported rental accommodation with on-site support to Armed Forces veterans. The accommodation provides an environment in which residents can make a responsible transition from military to civilian life and address the issues that can lead to homelessness and unemployment.Pictures to follow.