British princes plan motorcycle adventure

LONDON, Feb. 17 (UPI) -- Britain's Princes Harry and William are plotting a 1,000-mile motorcycle ride across Africa, nicknaming their adventure Operation ER+Queen.

The ER in the trek's name refers to Peter Fonda's 1969 U.S. road movie "Easy Rider" and Queen is a nod to actor Steve McQueen's memorable motorcycle jumps in the 1963 World War II movie "The Great Escape," The Mail on Sunday reported.

The royal pair's cross-country adventure will raise money for South African orphans with HIV or AIDS, the British newspaper said.

The duo's official route through Africa has not been finalized as British officials are concerned with rampant violence travelers can face in regions of the African continent.

To help protect Harry and William, at least six bodyguards will travel with them, as will several TV crews.

The princes are expected to embark on the trip during a break from their military service in June, the newspaper reported.