Princes William and Harry ready for their charity motorcycle rally across Africa.

The brothers looked relaxed as they posed for photographers in red biking gear covered by matching white t-shirts at the start of the Enduro Africa charity ride, which begins in Port Edward today.

The two princes will compete in the week-long 1,500km motorcycle ride to raise money for UNICEF, the Nelson Mandela Children's Fund.

They will also raise money for the charity Sentebale, which supports orphans and vulnerable children in Lesotho and was founded by Prince Harry.

The princes, both accomplished riders and motorbike owners, will be among around 80 people riding across the gruelling terrain.

They will travel with a small group of riders during the day but meet up with the other participants each night.

Each rider has donated a minimum of £1,500 to take part in the event and in total all the volunteers have raised more than £300,000 for the charities.

A spokesman for Global Enduro, the adventure company which runs the Enduro Africa event, said they were honoured to have the Princes riding in the event

He said: "We're looking forward to riding with them and, as they are both in the Armed Forces, I'm sure they will have the grit to get through because it's not easy.

"There are no road signs and it's not like riding anywhere in the UK so they will need a guide.

"They will go through game reserves, tribal areas and wild areas."

A Clarence House spokesman said: "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, and two other major charities in southern Africa."

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