Drunken Prince Harry has been condemned for "ruining it for everyone" after a 21st birthday party was abandoned after he threw smoke bombs into a marquee.

Despite having recently enjoyed more positive publicity, thanks in part to the way in which he's settled down to his army training, Charles and Diana's youngest son is sadly back on the front pages for all the wrong reasons, once again thanks to his love of alcohol.

The Prince, on a weekend break at Highgrove, was a guest at the party of pal Guy Pelly's former girlfriend, Lucy Kent, at her family home in Gloucestershire, close to the Prince of Wales' estate.

Lucy, part of the young Prince's so-called "glossy-posse" is said to have been "horrified" by Harry's prank which ultimately ruined her party, a friend telling the Sunday Express: "She was really cross about it. The party was meant to be an all-nighter but after Harry released these toxic things at about one o'clock in the morning everyone had to get out. Until then everybody had been dancing but the disco had to stop — he ruined it for everyone."

"Harry was very merry, he had been knocking back champagne all night, but he had obviously planned this little jape and thought it was a right laugh."

Guests were forced to evacuate the tent, the smoke not clearing for around two hours, resulting in the party being abandoned.

Questions have been raised as to where the soldier Prince got the smoke bombs. However, an Army spokesman is quoted as saying: "The devices were definitely not Ministry of Defence equipment. I understand you can get smoke-producing equipment from other sources, such as ship-to-shore devices or even joke smoke canisters."

Clarence House wouldn't be drawn on Harry's behaviour, saying only: "This was a private party so we can't comment on it."

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Name: Exploora

Comment: I think the answer lies right in the above picture, Price Harry sitting alone. With a nice outfit on, not knowing who to trust. Of course I don't condone binge drinking, but it is very common for young adults to binge drink at a party or a club. That is not alcohol addiction, mindless consumerism possbily, but not hard core alcoholism. Probably rehab is overkill. Counselling, is probably over rated. I think Harry needs a full time, close by girl friend, on the same continent, who goes to parties with him, who takes care of him a little. Sort of the way Kate does with William. Where they share a laugh or two together. I know Chelsey is great etc, but if she is not planning to live in England, then Harry is physicaly alone. He is not engaged, he is not married, and his girl friend is not on the same continent. Hence, the picture in the article, Prince Harry all alone, with a nice outfit on. Sort of like that famous picture of his Mum, sitting alone. That above picture really reminds me of her.

Name: Kathy Gebhardt

Comment: **When it's on tape I'll believe that the Prince made the comments about Harry and agree it was a horrid thing to say. Until then it is hearsay from someone who wasn't always truthful when she was bolstering her own positioning with the media.** I hate to barge in on the attempted bolstering of your hero, but he actually said it more than once...to Diana, and to her mother who replied to her son-in-law that he should be glad he had a healthy baby. If you are waiting for him to admit that he said something stupid, that will never happen. He's said so many dumb things, he probably would need a reminder on which time you are referring to. Besides, what's the big deal? Charles made an inane, unimportant comment about Harry's red hair...which runs rampant thru the Spencer side of the family... The world didn't come to an end because of one out of many ignorant comments made by prince charles. Get over it. Also, if you think charles as well as the mistress has not used the media thru the years to their advantage, you are living in a fantasy world.

Name: Dr. Chris Roman

Comment: I have seen such cases where an individual will go out and do such pranks where it is deemed harmless or boys will be boys. But if you can look down in the psyche I have said for years it is plainly a cry for help. One day talking to people at a rehab is not going to help. He needs some professional counseling and a stint in a rehab facility and a father who will stand by him. Not stick his hand in his pocket and mumble "you have disappointed the plants again".

Name: Kathy Gebhardt	Comment: **It could also be possible he has talked to the boys in private, to little or no effect.** At the risk of, shoot me now, saying something positive about charles, you could be right about this. They are, after all, grown men. They don't act like it, but they are. You'd think both of them would think about what an embarrassment this sort of behavior is to their grandmother as well.

Name: lisa p.

Comment: Much as it is tempting to assign blame, unfortunately it will not do a thing to solve Harry's problem. While I agree it seems to appear that there are two separate standards of Press coverage (one for Harry's drinking, the other for William's) the sad fact remains that both young men do not usually behave outside "the realm of normal" for those in their social set. Alcohol is the last socially acceptable drug for many ... it's rather a grey line between what is enough and too much sometimes. Perhaps Prince Charles doesn't realize or wish to accept his sons have a problem...he might attribute it to "boys will be boys" youthful indiscretion or the Evil Media. It could also be possible he has talked to the boys in private, to little or no effect.

Name: Kathy Gebhardt

Comment: um, jj, she may have reported it, but HE said it. Great father, eh? and as a friend of mine just quoted...oh, and I know how much the truth hurts, but here goes.... "As if the Dimbleby interview was such a great example of fine parenting..."Hey, boys, let me go on television and tell the entire world that I cheated on your mom, and, oh, just to really screw you up and screw her over, I'll also mention that I never, ever loved her. That won't upset you, will it, boys?" Shall we look at all angles when it comes to how the boys got 'messed up'? The question of whether or not there ever would have been a divorce pops up every time I look at the duchess. Sad really.

Name: jj	Comment: I think the blame lies squarely on Harry's shoulders for ruining the party. At 22 he should be a bit more self-aware. IF Charles ever did make that comment about Harry's red hair, Harry was not old enough to know anything about it at the time. Did not the reporting of that comment come from Diana. Great mother huh!

Name: wymanda

Comment: I see we are back to Diana - Good Parent, Charles - Bad Parent again. What 22 year old young man would pay any attention to what his mother told him to do? Personally, if blame is to be layed, I would blame Diana for any problems William & Harry have emotionally or with Alcohol. She was the one who used them as pawns against their father and who burdened them with all her woes & insecurites during the divorce.

Name: Trudie	Comment: It seems that Harry is following in the footsteps of his Uncle Andrew with this louche behavior. I agree that Diana would have steered him in the right direction had she lived but since she is gone it is time the POW stepped up to the plate and even though Harry is 22 use some kind of parental authority in reigning in Harry's love of alcohol before it is too late.

Name: M-M

Comment: Both the Wales young men have a problem with drink and their behaviour when out - it seems that Harry has the worst problem , but also the PR is handled quite differently for William and Harry . In William's case any louche behaviour reported is quickly followed by an article on William & Kate , and the bad publicity is killed to the point that William's name is left out altogether from future articles , and it soon appears as if it was only Harry who was present . That is not the case on this occasion , but it often is . I agree that for his own protection Harry should limit his intake of alcohol and ask himself if a practical joke could have bad consequences for him if front-paged in the Press . IOW start using the self-protection part of his brain .

Name: udyusa

Comment: Poor Harry. It just seems that no matter what he does it is always wrong. I feel for him. I don't condone what he is doing with his life, so far, but Who is out there trying to help steer him in the right direction? Diana is gone. She was the one who steered Harry in the right direction. But, Diana is gone. Harry is the "spare", the one his father didn't want (remember? Charles wanted a girl, not a rusty -haired boy!) How do you think you would feel if you read that time after time?! He needs a firm hand now, and someone who really cares for him, IMHO. Who can fit that description now? Charles, his mistress, the RF? Sorry, I don't see any of them fulfilling that role. Diana is gone.

Name: Exploora

Comment: He might have not realized the extent of the disruption the smoke bombs would create, especially if he got them from a joke shop. It is not like he has had mathematical training and is able to calculate the probable outcome within the relevant range. Maybe he felt left out and wanted some attention. He is used to being the centre of attention. Of course after that prank he is. Did he have someone he was hanging out with? Having a girl hanging out with a bloke sort of keeps the bloke in line, as for as I can see.

Name: Kate

Comment: What a shame this young man cannot have a good time without the aid of alcohol!! Perhaps the royals had better step in and do an intervention with Harry! He needs to realize he is not in a position to have constant negative publicity, especially alcoholic related publicity. This is my view anyway. I really like Harry - he is charming, but not when he is popping stink bombs in peoples homes etc...To Harry's behaviour:To the article...

Name: Kathy Gebhardt	Comment: Looks like Harry should seriously think about his alcohol intake.