(Cover) - EN Showbiz - Britain's Prince Harry is "in trouble" after naked photos emerged of him during a wild Las Vegas party.

The royal was snapped in the nude while playing a game of strip billiards in his VIP hotel suite on Friday night. US website TMZ obtained the risqu pictures, with one showing Harry covering his modesty with his hands while a "seemingly topless woman" stood behind him.

According to sources, the 27-year-old - who is due back in London shortly - is facing the wrath of his family and the British Army.

His father, Prince Charles, is believed to have spoken to Harry since the pictures were released and has made it clear that he is unhappy with his behaviour.

"This is a mess," a source close to Harry explained to Us Weekly. "This was not the type of fun he was supposed to be having. He's in trouble.

"Protection officers are also in trouble because they could have controlled this."

However, another source close to the redheaded royal has shrugged off the incident.

"He's a lad! This is just him messing about on holiday. No one was hurt, he's on proper vacation from his work, so he's not breaking any rules. He's using his own money," the insider revealed.

"The photos look sleazier than they are. They were playing strip billiards."

Harry is expected to maintain high standards of professionalism "both on and off operations", so he could be reprimanded for his conduct by his commanding officer.

St James' Palace has issued a short statement on Harry's current whereabouts.

"Prince Harry was on a private holiday, on leave, and is due back shortly," the statement read.

After his "wild" hotel suite party on Friday, Harry was seen flirting with girls in the hotel pool over the weekend. (C) Cover Media