The Duke of Sussex has made a ‘significant’ donation to a community project in Nottingham to fund more than 650 food parcels for vulnerable families in the city.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry attend the Women’s Empowerment reception in London in 2018(Image: WPA Pool/Getty Images)
Prince Harry has left a charity “completely gobsmacked” with an unexpected donation, following in the philanthropic footsteps of his wife, Meghan. The Duke of Sussex has made a ‘significant’ contribution to a community project based in Nottingham, much to their surprise.
The charity, Himmah, revealed that the undisclosed sum will provide over 650 essential food parcels for vulnerable families in the city. This generous act comes four years after the Duchess of Sussex donated £10,000 from The Royal Foundation to the charity, enabling them to purchase equipment and fund the Salaam Shalom Kitchen, a joint Muslim and Jewish community project offering hot meals and groceries.
Himmah, which is dedicated to combating poverty, racism and social exclusion and is located on Gamble Street in the Radford area of the city, expressed being “hugely humbled” by Harry’s donation.
Sajid Mohammed, director at Himmah, expressed his disbelief: “I could not believe it when we got the email. To have been chosen by such a high-profile royal once is amazing, but to have been supported by Prince Harry, too, left us completely gobsmacked.”
In a letter to Himmah shared by the charity, Harry expressed his fondness for the city: “Nottingham holds a special place in my heart, having had the privilege of visiting and supporting the community there for over a decade”, reports the Mirror.
“The incredible work Himmah does to address food insecurity, poverty, and social exclusion should be recognised and applauded. I’m happy to be able to play a small part in your mission to bring communities together by creating opportunities and support for those facing hardship.”
Mr Mohammed added: “The number of people in need in Nottingham shot up during Covid and has only gotten worse as more people suffer the cost-of-living crisis and others lose their jobs due to the cost-of-business crisis.
“Many of our service users are working people who are struggling to make ends meet and unable to afford the basics, like fresh produce, toilet roll or toothpaste.
Meghan and Harry married in 2018(Image: Getty)
“Government grant and bid opportunities have declined, and competition for the funds is fierce, meaning we’re increasingly dependent on community giving and so grateful for every penny our supporters provide. Himmah’s work is not just about providing food – it’s about restoring dignity, hope and stability to people’s lives.”
Harry married American actress Meghan Markle in 2018. The couple have two children – Archie and Lilibet. They were born in 2019 and 2021.
The question of whether Harry’s brother Prince William will strip Harry and Meghan of their Royal titles if he ascends to the throne has been a hot topic in recent weeks.
Critics have pointed out that Harry’s contradictory position – wanting to step back from Royal duties while retaining his titles and those of his children – devalues these titles.
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