He was addressing a banquet in Jamaica, where he is representing the Queen on a visit to mark her Diamond Jubilee.
Harry told listeners of his admiration for his grandmother, whose devotion to others he descried as an "inspiration".
He has already travelled to the Bahamas and Belize in honour of the monarch's six decades as head of state.
The state banquet was held at King's House, Kingston, the official residence of the governor-general of Jamaica Sir Patrick Allen.
During the event Harry, who is third in line to the throne, said: "If I may, just for a moment, I would like to take this opportunity to pay a personal tribute to my grandmother.
"For me, as for millions of people around the world, her lifetime's service to others is truly an inspiration.
"But she combines all her virtues as a leader and as a head of state, with those of being a wonderful, caring grandmother - to whom we, her grandchildren, are utterly devoted."
Prior to delivering his speech, Harry took part in a "race" with Olympic 100m champion Usain Bolt during his visit to Jamaica.
Prince Harry sprinted down the track after a false start at the University of the West Indies stadium in Kingston as Mr Bolt jogged after him - laughing.
The prince then lunched with republican Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller, who greeted him with a hug.
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