Prince Harry has pledged one of the largest publicly disclosed individual donations by a British royal, personally giving £1.1 million ($1.49 million) to BBC Children in Need, a charity dedicated to supporting young people across the United Kingdom.
During a visit to Nottingham, his first trip to Britain in five months, the Duke of Sussex explained the heart behind the donation. “Nottingham has my respect, it always has, my commitment, and a permanent place in my heart,” he said, reflecting on the city he and Meghan first visited together eight years ago, according to Reuters.
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Children in Need announced that Harry’s gift will be directed toward initiatives for young people affected by violence and knife crime, particularly in Nottingham. Prince Harry spoke of the urgent need for intervention: “Violence impacting young people, particularly knife crime, continues to devastate lives, cut futures short, and leave families in grief. I’ve been committed to this work for over a decade, and sadly, the urgency today is even greater than when I first began. We cannot, and must not, and will not look away.” (Reuters)
The Duke acknowledged that his donation is only part of the solution. He called for wider cooperation, saying it would take “government, police, schools and businesses to all work together to make a difference” (Reuters).
This public act of generosity reflects the Christian call to charity and solidarity with those who suffer. For Catholics, Harry’s donation can serve as a reminder of our own call to respond to violence and injustice in society, not only with financial support, but with prayer and advocacy for those most at risk.
Before his Nottingham appearance, Prince Harry also visited the grave of Queen Elizabeth II on the third anniversary of her death, laying flowers in tribute. His trip comes amid speculation over whether he will reunite with King Charles, whom he has not seen in 20 months (Reuters).
In a world where violence claims so many young lives, Harry’s action is a visible example of what Pope Francis often called for — concrete steps to protect the dignity of every person, especially children, who are the most vulnerable.
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