Prince Harry crowned with feathers during rainforest visit

Prince Harry has been crowned with a headdress of feathers as he met villagers from a remote indigenous community while touring Guyana's tropical forests.

When his plane touched down in Surama, Harry was treading in the footsteps of his father who visited the area in 2000 - and just like the Prince of Wales, was presented with the colourful gift.

Abigail Buckley-Allicock, 31, placed the piece on Harry's head and he adjusted it before watching men and women perform a welcome dance.

Afterwards, Harry was taken to an open-air community hall where he was welcomed by elders and received gifts.

The fourth in line to the throne then made a speech in which he praised the villagers.

The prince said: "My father told me what an amazing time he had here, when he was far younger and had far more hair.

"The positive thing you are doing here, it's incredible, your leadership is so important to ensure the protection of this place."

Harry, who is nearing the end of a 15-day tour of the Caribbean, will travel to a children's centre in the capital Georgetown and meet first lady Sandra Granger at State House on Sunday.