Prince tops power ranking

Prince Harry is the most influential young man in Britain, it was claimed yesterday. The prince was placed four rungs above elder brother William in a table drawn up by Esquire magazine.

Harry's behaviour in coming years could have a profound effect on the way we view the monarchy, it said.

It jokily dubbed him Offender Of The Realm for his string of headline-grabbing antics, such as wearing Nazi fancy dress.

Harry was one place ahead of billionaire Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich in Esquire's list of the 50 Most Influential Men Under 40. Third was Apple designer Jonathan Ive, who created the iMac, iBook and iPod.

Cabinet Office Minister David Miliband, one of the rising stars of New Labour, was fourth, followed by Prince William.

Coldplay frontman Chris Martin and actor Jude Law also made the top 10, along with BSkyB chief executive James Murdoch and the designers of the best-selling Grand Theft Auto games.

In last place were the three British soldiers convicted of abusing prisoners in Iraq. Esquire said their actions could have huge repercussions for the British Army.