NOTTINGHAM, England – Prince Harry has pledged £1.1 million ($1.49 million) to BBC Children in Need, marking one of the largest individual public donations ever made by a British royal, the charity announced on Tuesday.
The commitment was revealed during Harry’s high-profile visit to Nottingham, his first trip to the UK in five months, where he highlighted his support for communities impacted by violence. “We’re grateful for the support of BBC Children in Need in helping changemakers in the city continue their mission to create safe spaces, build trust, and offer hope and belonging to young people who need it most,” Harry, 40, said in a statement.
Children in Need, which has raised over £1 billion since 1980, funds more than 1,500 projects supporting disadvantaged youth across Britain. Harry’s decision to publicly disclose his donation stands out, as members of the royal family typically make charitable contributions privately or through foundations.
The move comes as other royals have recently backed humanitarian causes. King Charles quietly contributed to earthquake relief in Turkey and Syria in 2023, while Prince William has donated undisclosed sums to mental health charities, disaster recovery in the Caribbean, aid in Ukraine, and a burglarized London foodbank.
During his return visit, Harry also laid flowers at Queen Elizabeth’s grave on the third anniversary of her death and attended a ceremony for seriously ill children. On Wednesday, he is scheduled to tour the Centre for Blast Injury Studies in London, with media attention focused on whether he will meet King Charles, whom he has not seen for 20 months.