These are the shocking pictures that show Prince Harry inhaling vodka through his nose in a drinking game medical experts warn could KILL. NOTW exclusive shots – taken from a video of Harry’s holiday in Namibia – will bring fresh shame on the boozed up royale.

In the video, pals cheer loudly as Harry slugs a bottle cap of vodka, swills it around his mouth, spits it back into the cap and then snorts it up through his nose. Seconds later, Harry – 2nd Lieutenant in the Blue and Royals – closes his eyes and shakes his head as the alcohol, shooting straight into his bloodstream, takes effect. Experts of drink abuse have warned that the game is potentially deadly.

Professor Ian Gilmore, president of the Royal College of Physicians, said: “There are all sorts of additives that could cause an allergic reaction which could damage the lungs, mucus membranes of the nose and trachea. It could kill.” David Nott, who runs the Manor Clinic rehab centre and is a member of the Federation of Drug and Alcohol Professionals, said: “Anybody acting in this manner continually will do severe damage, which could be deadly.” Frank Soodeen from Alcohol concern added: “By by-passing the liver, you run the risk of inflaming the brain and possibly causing long-term damage. It’s a practice to be avoided at all costs. It’s very irresponsible.”

The video was shot as Harry enjoyed a four-day canoe trip with girlfriend Chelsy Davy and more than 20 pals on the Orange River in Namibia last November. The damaging footage will fuel speculation that 23-year-old Harry’s drinking is out of control. The Prince was pictured falling over outside a Mayfair club in April and drunkenly partying with Canadian bar girls in June. And at 3:30 am Harry and 21-year-old law student Chelsy were seen leaving London club, Amika, with her apparently in tears after another boozy night.

A royal source said of the vodka-snorting: “Harry is a young man having fun but this drinking game sets a very bad example. He has responsibilities as third in line to the throne.” “Everyone knows Harry likes a drink but this could have caused him serious damage.”

Nice Harry, nice.