Prince Charles, Prince Harry confirm Gallipoli trip

AAP

6 Mar, 2015 06:21 PM2 mins to read

Prince Charles, Prince of Wales and his youngest son, Prince Harry. Photo / Getty

Buckingham Palace has confirmed that Prince Charles and Prince Harry will represent the royal family at the centenary Anzac dawn service in Gallipoli.

But Prince William, whose wife Kate is expecting the couple's second child in mid to late-April, will remain in London.

"The Prince of Wales accompanied by Prince Harry will attend services in Turkey to commemorate the centenary of the Gallipoli campaign and Anzac Day on the 24th and 25th of April," the palace said in a short statement on Friday.

While the full program hasn't been announced AAP understands the princes will attend the joint Anzac dawn service on April 25 before paying their respects at the Australian memorial at Lone Pine.

They'll also attend the New Zealand-led commemorative service at Chunuk Bair.

On the previous day Prince Charles and his son are expected to attend a UK-led service at Helles on the Gallipoli peninsula and also a separate international service.

British media last week reported that Prince Harry will spend several weeks based in Australia in the next few months before travelling to Turkey with his father.

Harry will reportedly be seconded to work with the Australian defence forces during his time Down Under before quitting the British military altogether later this year.

Buckingham Palace on Friday said the Queen, Prince Philip and Prince William will attend a wreath-laying ceremony at the cenotaph in London on Anzac Day.

They'll also be present at a service of commemoration and thanksgiving at Westminster Abbey.

The Duke of Edinburgh will separately attend a wreath-laying service at St Paul's Cathedral.

Gallipoli services director Tim Evans said in April 2014 the royal family would like to send "a very senior member of the royal family ... so you can draw your own conclusions".