Britain's Prince Harry loves having red hair.

Britain's Prince Harry

Britain's Prince Harry

The prince - who is currently taking part in a month-long mission in Australia before he retires from the army in June - met with young people in Canberra as part of one of his royal engagements, and made the comment while talking to one young fan who was also ginger-haired.

Ethan Toscan, 12, made a sign stating, "Red Heads RULE!" to catch the attention of the 30-year-old royal, to which he responded positively by saying he would never want to have hair of another colour.

According to the boy, Harry insisted being a redhead "has to be the number one thing one person can ever be".

During the short chat, Ethan said the prince - who is currently believed to be single after splitting from his long-term girlfriend Cressida Bonas last year - also praised him for his banner and high-five'd him for his efforts.

He added: "He said that I was fabulous in making the sign and it's awesome to be a redhead.

"I'm over the moon - it's just wow! I got to shake his hand!"