Prince Harry could face a ruck with his girlfriend Chelsy Davy over the World Cup final between England and South Africa.

Harry, third in line to the throne, is an avid follower of the England team, while Zimbabwe-born Davy has spent much of her life in South Africa, where her family has interests and property.

She studied at the University of Cape Town and lived in the city before recently embarking on a postgraduate course at Leeds University in northern England.

British Army officer Harry, 23, reportedly missed her 22nd birthday to roar on defending champions England at the Stade de France in Paris last Saturday. He was decked out in a team jersey and was seen leaping out of his seat as he watched England’s nail-biting 14-9 win over hosts France in the semi-final.

Unlike hordes of his grandmother Queen Elizabeth II’s subjects, Harry does not seem to have trouble getting his hands on World Cup tickets. But whether he would be able – or willing – to grab another one alongside him for Davy for a final against South Africa is open to question.

She has accompanied him to sporting and stadium events in the past, but while Harry is expected to turn up again at the Stade de France on Saturday, it is not known whether his girlfriend cares much for rugby union.

The Daily Mail newspaper said Harry spent last Saturday night in the England team hotel and chatted to the players the following day. (via AFP)