Prince William and Kate raise more money for their charitable foundation from American donors than US
Prince William and Kate raise more money for their charitable foundation from American donors than US
Circumstances have obliged them to contend with challenges which would have
seemed inconceivable only a year ago.
But, as the Princess of Wales continues her treatment for cancer, she and Prince William can take heart that, when she’s well enough to resume public duties, she will find their charitable endeavours in better shape than ever.
The Royal Foundation – founded jointly by William and Prince Harry back in 2009 but headed by William and Catherine alone since 2019 – saw its income hit £8million, according to accounts published this week by the Charity Commission.
It’s the second such fillip for William and Catherine, the first being the £22.5million raised in 2023 by The Earthshot Prize, as I disclosed six months ago.
It’s also the foundation’s first annual report since it ceased to administer The Earthshot Prize, which became a separate charity in 2022.
No less than £6.5million of the foundation’s income came from donations, including £1.7million from American supporters.
That eclipses the donations to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s Archewell Foundation, even though they live in California.
Donations to Harry and Meghan’s foundation plunged from £10.3million to less than £1.6million, according to its most recently published accounts.
But there’s a consolation for King Charles’s younger son.
Though he – and, indeed, Meghan – left the Royal Foundation in 2019, he still benefits from it, thanks to his half share in the income the foundation receives from the Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Fund.
That share amounted to £7,073 last year and was sent by the Foundation to Sentebale, Harry’s charity for African orphans.
