Prince Harry will fly out to Africa this weekend with Chelsy Davy after persuading her to give their relationship another chance.

Chelsea had split with the young royal after he shunned her birthday celebrations to party with the England rugby team following their World Cup final appearance.

However, following a series of "heart to hearts" the couple are going to give it another ago by enjoying the winter break in Africa, where Davy's family lives.

A friend tells The Mail, "It really is make-or-break time and this holiday is a good chance for them to talk things over away from the pressures they face at home.

"Harry and Chelsy are both more at home in Africa, so it is the perfect place for them to talk things through. Harry is under no illusions, though, about how close he has come to losing her.

"Chelsy has left most of her belongings at her house in Leeds, but at the moment she fully intends to come back and clear them out in the New Year.

"A lot is riding on how this holiday goes."