Is he missing a certain someone? Prince Harry visits Lovers Beach on the paradise island of Nevis on the fourth day of his Caribbean tour

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Prince Harry has paid a visit to an idyllic spot called Lovers Beach on the paradise island of Nevis on the fourth day of his Caribbean tour.

The royal, 32, whose girlfriend Meghan Markle is 2,000 miles away in Canada filming for her TV drama Suits, crouched down on the sand to release tiny baby turtles at the beach, as he heard more about local efforts to protect the threatened creatures. 

After a day surrounded by cheering crowds it must have been quite a shock when they ran away from him, but as Prince Harry freed five turtles on the beach, the only thing they were interested in was racing towards the sea. 

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Prince Harry stopped to release tiny turtles on a visit to Lovers Beach on the idyllic island of Nevis in the Caribbean 

The prince removed his sunglasses to get a better look as he delicately released the tiny turtles onto the sand on Nevis

Prince Harry stood on the idyllic beach to chat to the president of a turtle conservation project on the island of Nevis 

The prince took the hatchlings to the water's edge during a visit to a turtle conservation project on Nevis island today.

Although they normally hatch early in the morning, the tiny turtles were found by volunteers just in time for Harry's arrival.

The five green turtles were discovered trapped under some roots on the picturesque Lovers Beach and handed to the prince so that he could release them into the sea.

After carefully handling and examining the first of the group, Harry, a keen conservationist, gently placed it at the waters edge.

When he given four more turtles, he said: 'A whole team!' before shooing them away and saying 'go, go, go.'

'Look at the energy they have as well,' he said.

The prince heard more about the conservation work taking place on the island from the founder and president of the Nevis Turtle Group, Lemuel Pemberton

The royal was shown around turtle nesting sites at the beach, and learned about efforts to protect the threatened creatures 

The prince was then taken to another section of the beach where, digging with his hands, he checked for any turtles still in their nests.

After a few minutes of digging, he was told that there was no chance he would find any live turtles.

He continued to search in the sand saying: 'Are you sure there are no more? Never leave a man behind!'

When he was told he could keep his plastic gloves, Harry joked: 'It's not like they're a souvenir!'

When volunteers said he could use them for digging in sand. he joked: 'Yes, that's what I do in my spare time!'

Volunteer Thema Ward, 35, said: 'Harry was excellent. He got right down there digging with us and we weren't expecting that.

'He is so down to earth - like his mum was. She just blended right like a real person when she was here and Harry did the same.'

Tour guide Emile Pemberton said meeting Harry was 'a pleasure.'

He said: 'Harry was so interested in conservation and asked lots of questions.'  

The prince had finally lost the jacket by the time he arrived at Charlestown Dock on Nevis, where he greeted young well-wishers in an open-necked shirt 

The prince shook the hands of schoolchildren who gathered to greet him upon arrival at Charlestown Dock 

Prince Harry, 32, is on day four of his official visit to the Caribbean, which marks the 35th anniversary of independence in Antigua and Barbuda, and the 50th anniversary of independence in Barbados and Guyana 

Crowds of well-wishers gathered to welcome the youngest son of the Prince of Wales to the island of Nevis

Children climbed up on railings to get a closer look, and held up camera phones to snap a picture of Prince Harry's arrival 

The prince looked relieved to be out of a suit and tie after a day spent in formal dress in soaring temperatures on his tour 

On a jam-packed fourth day of his official tour, Prince Harry had earlier embraced the Caribbean spirit of St Kitts and Nevis by drumming with a group of youngsters and dancing with colourfully dressed performers.

The Prince of Wales is known for his dancing skills and his son Harry appeared to be a chip off the old block when a group of dancers enticed the royal to move to the beat during a cultural show.

Despite the formal nature of the event, which saw Harry, who wore a suit and tie, unveil the nation’s contribution to the Queen’s Commonwealth Canopy Project, he looked happy to join in with the show celebrating the youth of St Kitts and Nevis.

Earlier Harry was left admiring the views of the hills around the capital Basseterre, and talking to the waiting press, when he arrived 10 minutes early for an official greeting by Governor General Sir Tapley Seaton.

Harry had travelled on Royal Fleet Auxiliary Wave Knight, a tanker already in the region on counter-narcotics and disaster relief duty, and he stepped on shore ahead of time after docking around 8.45am local time.

Later the performers called Sylvester’s Masquerade, dressed in brightly coloured strips of fabric, bells, glass and peacock feather headdresses, welcomed Harry to Brimstone Hill Fortress - a spectacular Unesco world heritage site 244 metres above sea level and built in the shadow of Mount Liamuiga. 

Harry showed off his dancing and even gave an impromptu percussion display when an instrument was brought to his seat

Playing along! The prince gamely tried his hand at the drums when a musician approached his chair in St Kitts 

The Prince, dressed in a suit and tie despite the heat, laughed as he was greeted by traditional dancers in St Kitts

Harry was far more sedately dressed than the dancers in a smart blue suit, but it didn't stop him apparently joining in the fun

Harry stooped down to greet one young dancer performing at the youth rally at Brimstone Fortress on day four of his tour

With stunning views of the surrounding hillsides as a backdrop, Harry and the Governor General walked through the performers and at the end of the show of poetry, dance and drumming they returned to bid farewell to their royal guest. 

Harry walked slowly among the dancers pointing at one and dancing with another, shaking his head with the entertainer as musicians beat out hypnotic rhythms.

During the show he also gave an impromptu percussion display when performers playing drums brought an instrument up to his seat.

The 32-year-old royal looked amused as he showed off some moves of his own to the traditional music in St Kitts 

The Prince of Wales is known for his dancing skills - perhaps his younger son is proving to be a chip off the old block 

Prince Harry is greeted by cultural dancers as he arrives at Brimstone Fortress during a youth rally on the fourth day of his official Caribbean tour 

The prince is embracing the colourful spirit of the Caribbean islands on the fourth day of his official tour 

The royal attended a youth rally at Brimstone Hill Fortress, where he was greeted by dancers in traditional dress 

Prince Harry, dressed in a suit and tie despite the heat, also made a speech to the crowd at the rally at Brimstone Hill Fortress

Earlier today, Prince Harry proved that even his royal title couldn't protect him from soaring temperatures.

Dressed in a heavy blue suit and a white shirt, a visibly hot Harry wiped away sweat as he arrived 15 minutes early with no-one to welcome him onto the island of St Kitts today.

And although he sailed on board a Royal Navy refuelling vessel through the night, the prince had still managed to keep up with the rugby score, according to some British holidaymakers who chatted to him in Port Zante.

After a formal military parade, the prince met local schoolchildren from the Half Way Tree Primary School, who teased him when he couldn't remember their names straightaway.

Despite temperatures of 28C, the clouds opened and a downpour meant that many children waiting along the road used by Harry's convoy had to go back inside.

Prince Harry arrived in St Kitts today where he appeared to get a little hot under the collar in the unforgiving Caribbean sunshine. After a military parade the royal shared a joke with pupils at the Half Way Tree Primary School

Boo! Harry laughs and jokes with the Half Way Tree Primary School children...but struggled to get his head around their names

But instead of leaving them disappointed, the prince told the car to stop and ran in to speak to three and four-year-old's at the school. He kneeled down to chat to the children, asking them what they wanted to do as adults and spoke to them about school.

He also taught them how to do a salute, telling one little girl: 'You would make a good policeman!'

When he asked: 'Are you all well behaved?' 'Do the teachers look after you?' the group of 32 pupils giggled and he allowed them to play with his beard.

Teacher Octavia Brookes, 38, said: 'Just like his mother', as the prince spent around 10 minutes enjoying time with the children. She (Princess Diana) was just like him - he's just like his mum, friendly in the same way. It is so nice meeting him.'

The school's owner Esther Hughes remembers the Queen visiting the island.

She said: 'I was there when his grandma came. I will never forget that and they won't forget this either. He is wonderful, he's very sweet ' Mrs Hughes added. 

It's hot! St Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister Dr Timothy Harris greeted the Prince at Port Zante this morning

The pair chatted about the history of Port Zante before Harry prepared for a military reception. A British couple who met Harry after their cruise ship docked there said the royal knew exactly what the rugby score was back home

The royal travelled on board RFA Wave Night docking around 8.45am this morning. His arrival was so prompt that he spent 10 minutes admiring the view before the island's Governor General Samuel Tapley Seaton greeted him.

He inspected the guard of honour before going around the main square in Port Zante speaking to almost every child.

British holidaymakers Sue and Dave Knightley from Roydon, Essex, rushed from their cruise ship which had just docked to greet the prince.

Mrs Knightley, who asked for a selfie but was turned down said: 'We asked him what the rugby score was - and he knew. He's so good. It was amazing to meet him. We've been stalking him around!'

Sylvia Isaac, a pensioner and former public health worker, claimed she had seen the prince on the island when he had visited as a child said: 'I told him I was following him since he was small and he said: "I'm still small". 

'I'm a big fan of his. He's like a second child (to me).' 

Press the flesh: Prince Harry reaches out to shake hands with the well-wishers who came to Port Zante to see him this morning

Harry spent a long time shaking hands with the public who'd come out to greet him, said observers 

Harry listens intently while conversing with youngsters who crammed up against a yellow barrier to get their chance to chat with the royal

Duty: Harry looks serious as he stands to attention at the military parade. His arrival on the island marks the beginning of the second leg of his 15-day Caribbean tour

After the military parade, Harry met a line of dignitaries including Sir Kennedy Simmonds, hailed as the Father of the Nation after leading St Kitts and Nevis to independence in 1983 and becoming the country's first Prime Minister.

'A national hero. Fantastic. Excellent. Very nice to meet you,' Harry said.

When he went on a walkabout, he met avid royalist Shefton Crosse, who told him he met the Queen when he was a child.

'I met your grandmother when I was this high. Say hello to her from me. You British keep the world civilised,' he said.

As the governor weaved through the crowd, his former teacher Maureen Edwards, 84, was there.

When the prince asked what Mr Seaton Tapley was like as a child, she described him as a 'model pupil' which left many laughing.

A little girl handed Harry a picture of a princess, coloured in blue and pink which he thanked her for and folded up before putting it in his pocket. 

Despite there being no-one to greet the prince after his arrival on St Kitts - he landed 15 minutes earlier than scheduled - the pomp and ceremony quickly got underway

Harry inspects a guard of honour, who looked pristine in their white military jackets at the parade

The armed soldiers stand to attention as Harry, dressed in a smart navy suit, walks past

Schoolchildren in colourful green uniforms hold out their hands to the royal, who spent the first three days of his trip of Antigua and Barbuda

He asked many of the children about their days at school while the crowd cheered: 'We love Harry!'

He holidayed in St Kitts and Nevis with the Princess of Wales and was pictured on the island as a child.

One man shouted that he had seen Prince Harry dancing on the TV - a reference to Monday night when he met beauty queens in Antigua. 

Following the reference to the awkward moment when he was invited to spend his honeymoon in Antigua with Meghan Markle Prince Harry smiled, nodded but chose not to respond.

He spent some time with a group of schoolchildren - but became confused by their names, saying instead: 'OK, who here has the longest name?' - and started laughing when they all shouted at once. He quickly added: 'You all have amazing names.'

Some children told him they had been allowed out of school to meet him - to which he replied: 'That's fantastic', adding quickly 'I hope your teachers are here too though.' 

Prince Harry plants a tree during the unveiling of the dedication to The Queen's Commonwealth Canopy and Arbour Day Fair

Prince Harry's visit to The Caribbean marks the 35th Anniversary of Independence in Antigua and Barbuda and the 50th Anniversary of Independence in Barbados and Guyana

Yesterday saw the prince on Antigua, where he planted trees to mark the dedication of the Queen's Commonwealth Canopy, which was launched last year as a unique network of forest conservation initiatives, involving all 52 countries of the Commonwealth. 

The prince appeared relaxed as he crouched down with young people involved in the project to plant a sapling in the ground at the Queen Victoria Botanical Gardens.

He was also seen leaning down to chat to school children from Holy Trinity Primary School on Barbuda today, who dressed in t-shirts with Harry's face on to greet the prince with a steel drum performance.   

Pictured above, the Prince unveils The Queen's Commonwealth Canopy dedication on the island of Barbuda 

The Queen's Commonwealth Canopy has been billed as a unique network of forest conservation initiatives

Prince Harry's visit to the Caribbean marks the 35th anniversary of independence in Antigua and Barbuda  

The 32-year-old prince was seen stepping back to admire his handiwork at one point, after helping to plant saplings  

Yesterday had started sedately as he took a tour of one of the largest colonies of Frigate birds in the world.

Dressed in a light-weight linen shirt and navy chinos, the royal looked happy to embark on the gentle wildlife trip, which saw him boarding a small boat and heading for Barbuda's mangroves, where he got an extensive tour of the birds' breeding ground.

The visit came just hours after Harry was left looking uncomfortable when Antigua and Barbuda's prime minister invited him and girlfriend Meghan Markle to spend their 'honeymoon' in Antigua.

Watch your back Harry! A black and red Frigate - with an impressive wing span - swoops close to the prince's boat as he takes a tour of the Frigate Bird Sanctuary on Barbuda

Time to gather your sea legs: Wearing a light-weight white shirt and black sunglasses, the prince boarded the boat that would take him through the mangroves of Barbuda to spot the region's wildlife

During a reception at the end of the Prince's first full day in Antigua, premier Gaston Browne made the offer to Harry in front of hundreds of guests at the VIP dinner yesterday evening.

In a speech at the event on Monday night, Mr Browne told him: 'I understand that there may be a new addition to the Royal Family very soon.

'I am told that there may be a princess and I just want to say that should you make the decision to honeymoon - then Antigua and Barbuda want to welcome you.'

Can he cut it? Harry is given a Masterchef-style skills test by a cook at the Sir McChesney High School in Barbuda

 Armed and dangerous, Harry gets to work on the fish's innards

'We have been voted consistently as the best honeymoon destination in the Caribbean - and one of the best in the world - so there will be nowhere in the world as special to spend your honeymoon, when that day arrives. 

Following on from his boat trip, Harry paid a visit to the Holy Trinity Primary School and Nursery where he met a host of immaculately presented schoolchildren, some of whom were wearing the official Harry t-shirt that has already been a frequent sight on this trip.

The educational facility is celebrating the 93rd anniversary of its Founders' Day and Harry took time to listen to some of the newest learners in the school's colourful library.

Then, Harry was left in the hands of the school's cook, who gave him a MasterChef-style skills test by asking him to gut a fish. 

Under the guidance of a professional, Harry got to work on the fish's innards and left the entrails in a small pile next to the fish, much to the delight of those watching.  

Some of the Holy Trinity Primary School youngsters looked a little unsure about the media frenzy as they posed for photos with the prince

Harry looked flushed in the warm morning sun; Barbuda can expect highs of 29 degrees - a far cry from UK weather

Everywhere Harry has been so far, he's been greeted by children wearing the t-shirt, adorned with his face

That's more like it! Harry manages to evoke a few smiles from the youngsters as they pose in their neatly pressed uniform

West Indian flavour: A steel drum band greeted the prince at the primary school; the educational facility is celebrating the 93rd anniversary of its Founders' Day

No offense: Harry bore the night's humiliations with good humor, but seemed uncomfortable when Browne told him he would be meeting local beauties - and joked, 'Whatever is done here, stays here. So do not worry'

The woman strutted their stuff in front of Prince Harry and the Prime Minister of Antigua, seen seated on the sofa behind

No chance: Prince Harry, his face red, turned down the dance despite much cajoling from Peters (left) and suggested she dance with Browne (right) instead 

Scantily-clad dancers wearing embellished bikinis and feathered accessories performed on stage for the dignitaries

Prince Harry hugged the youngster after he attended the charity event in the tropical grounds of Government House in St John's, Antigua 

The prince, 32, embraced the child at the event when he was on the second day of his tour of the Caribbean

Welcoming Harry to Antigua on Monday, Sir Rodney, a former doctor, said: 'Antigua and Barbuda is truly a Caribbean paradise in every sense of the word: near perfect weather conditions, pristine beaches, and a captivating culture.

'Nonetheless, in our small corner and indeed throughout the world, there are some who are much less fortunate - with poorer health, almost no discretionary income, or no protection and comfort within their home environment.

'It is therefore extremely important that we do everything possible to address these expressed charitable needs.' 

Earlier on Monday, the prince looked happy to be showing off his sporting - and dancing - prowess.

He has been warned to anticipate some protest after the hashtag #Notmyprince began trending in the Caribbean on Twitter.

But he didn't look unduly worried by the news as he danced 'the dab' - last performed by Harry in Scotland in September - and played a variety of sports with local students at Antigua's Sir Vivian Richards stadium.

Swapping the British chill for warm sunshine, Harry, will visit seven different countries in the next two weeks as he travels on behalf of the Queen celebrating the region's history, culture and achievements. 

The prince was photographed shaking hands with the children who had attended the charity event in St John's, Antigua 

Harry 'hits the dab' again, performing the popular dance move with young students in Antigua at the start of his 15-day tour of the Caribbean. He last performed the popular dance with schoolchildren in Scotland in September

Howzat Harry! The prince whacks a ball out to the boundary as a fielder looks on at the Sir Viv Richards Stadium on Antigua

The prince took the time to chat with youngsters involved with the charity showcase, listening intently as a girl whispered in his ear

He's a big kid at heart: Prince Harry helped out a smiling child blow bubbles 

All rise: Harry walks through a guard of honour during the Youth Sports Festival

A whole lotta Harry! Members of a local Antigua youth sports team greet Prince Harry wearing t-shirts adorned with his face; the royal is on the second day of his tour of the Caribbean

Such a poser: Prince Harry gets in position for a photograph with his new signed cricket bat

I call this one the starfish: Prince Harry didn't hold back when it came to enthusiasm

After arriving on Sunday, the first stop for Harry was Antigua's Clarence House, where the royal received a warm welcome from Governor General Sir Rodney Williams last night.

Wearing a dark grey suit with mid-blue tie, Harry seemed relaxed in the company of Sir Rodney as he presented the Antigua Governor General with a photograph of the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh to mark their 69th wedding anniversary.  

The prince officially re-opened a renovated Clarence House, which was originally constructed for the Duke of Clarence, the future William IV, when he was governor general in the 18th century. 

Harry paid tribute to his grandparents who celebrated their 69th wedding anniversary and read a message from the Queen which said: 'Prince Philip and I send our warmest wishes to Antigua and Barbuda on the occasion of this celebration to mark 35 years of independence.

'I have fond memories of visiting your country in 1966, 1977 during the Silver Jubilee and again in 1985.

The historic property was also where his great-aunt, Princess Margaret, spend two weeks of her honeymoon in 1960, but it had fallen into complete disrepair until a British businessman donated more than £2 million to renovate it. 

'I will never forget the warmth of your people and the incredible natural beauty of the islands. It has been a great privilege for me to watch Antigua and Barbuda develop into the confident country it is today with a strong national identity and a positive outlook.

'I congratulate all of you for the part you have played in building this community and creating so many opportunities for the next generation.'

Harry holds aloft a photo of the Queen and Prince Philip, which he presented to Antigua Governor General Sir Rodney Williams, right, on the first stop of a 15-day Caribbean tour 

Harry applauds the official opening of the 200-year-old former residence of the Commissioner of the Royal Navy Dockyard

Ascot Michael, the country's tourism minister, reminded Harry that he and the Duke of Cambridge were brought to Barbuda by their mother Diana, Princess of Wales, for childhood holidays, saying: 'We are truly pleased to welcome you back to a place of childhood memories, your home in the Caribbean.'

Later on, Harry was greeted by cultural dancers at Brimstone Fortress in Port Zante, dressed in colourful clothing and hats adorned with peacock feathers, and posed for a photograph with some of them.

Meanwhile, Prince Harry's girlfriend Meghan Markle has returned to the set of US series Suits.

Miss Markle is famous for playing a flirty trainee lawyer Rachel Zane in the US series Suits and frequently appears in racy scenes along with co-star Patrick J Adams. 

The glamorous American returned back to the television set yesterday in Toronto, Canada after her swift stop-off in the UK where she was said to have stayed with Harry in Kensington, London. 

It is believed the Suits actress stayed with Harry at Harry's bijou Kensington Palace home, Nottingham Cottage. She is yet to be pictured with Prince Harry.

With busy work schedules, it's unlikely that the couple will reunite until late December, unless Markle flies south in the next fortnight. 

The prince appeared to dance and clap as he was greeted by dancers during his arrival at Brimstone Fortress

While Harry made friends with the locals, his girlfriend Meghan Markle has returned to the set of US series Suits

Later on, Harry was greeted by cultural dancers at Brimstone Fortress in Port Zante, dressed in colourful clothing and hats adorned with peacock feathers

The smiling prince posed for a picture with a group of dancers, clutching a peacock feather

Meghan Markle leaving her home (right) today with a coffee machine and arriving to film Suits (left) with all smiles for some friendly faces

The prince (right) , 32, met the actress (left) at a charity event and is said to have sent her messages until she agrred to meet up with him