The Duke of Sussex was greeted with cheers as he arrived at a charity in Nottingham where he announced a large personal donation to Children in Need.
Prince Harry waved to the crowd of about 100 local people, and gave a thumbs-up before he went inside the Community Recording Studio (CRS) on the second day of his first trip to the UK in five months.
The Duke’s black Range Rover was around 40 minutes late because tube strikes made the London traffic heavier than usual.
Harry announced a £1.1 million donation to Children in Need during the visit, which will be used to support grassroots organisations, primarily in Nottingham, working to help youngsters impacted by violence.
On Monday evening he attended the WellChild awards, where he spoke to unwell children about their achievements.
In one conversation the duke brought up “challenging” sibling relationships, as his rift with his own brother, Prince William, continues.
The pair are not expected to meet during Harry’s trip. However, the visit has sparked speculation he will see his father, the King, whom he last met face-to-face a year-and-a-half ago.
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Key Points
- Prince Harry arrives in Nottingham on second day of UK visit
- Harry makes £1.1m donation to Children in Need
- Speculation about meeting between King and Prince Harry
- Prince Harry speaks about 'challenging' relationships between siblings
- Pictured: Prince Harry arrives at the WellChild Awards
Harry greets members of the public in Nottingham
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Athena Stavrou
Donation comes from personal funds
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Athena Stavrou
The Duke of Sussex has personally donated £1.1 million to BBC Children in Need to support young people affected by violence, the corporation has announced.
Harry announced his gift, which has come from his own money rather than his Archewell foundation, during a visit to the Community Recording Studio (CRS) in Nottingham on Tuesday.
The money will be used to support grassroots organisations, primarily in Nottingham, to help support and empower young people impacted by violence.
Harry said: “The incredible work being done by grassroots organisations like CRS and Epic Partners is not only inspiring – it’s essential.
“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.”
Pictured: Harry leaves Nottingham charity event
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Athena Stavrou
Prince Harry stops for selfies as he leaves Nottingham charity event
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Athena Stavrou
The Duke of Sussex posed for selfies with fans and waved at the crowd again as he left the Community Recording Studio (CRS) in Nottingham.
He hugged the organisers of the charity goodbye before someone in the crowd shouted “Can I get a quick picture? Oh please?”
Harry jogged towards the supporters and posed for selfies with a few of them and shook the hands of a couple others.
The duke got into a Range Rover and was driven away.
Charity donation an 'investment' in young people and Nottingham
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Athena Stavrou
Following his announcement of his £1.1 million donation to Children in Need, the Duke of Sussex has explained how the funding will be used.
The money will primarily be used for organisations and initiatives in the city of Nottingham, where he has visited today.
The donation will help support the charity’s work tackling violence affecting young people.
“Nottingham has my commitment, my respect, and forever a place in my heart,” Prince Harry said in a statement posted to his website.
“It’s an investment,” he added. “It’s belief in young people’s potential, in their future, and in the power of communities like Nottingham to lead the way.”
Prince Harry makes £1.1m donation to Children in Need
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Athena Stavrou
The Duke of Sussex has announced that he will be making a large donation of £1.1 million to Children in Need, the BBC reports.
Prince Harry made the announcement while visiting the Community Recording Studio charity in Nottingham during his UK visit.
The BBC reported the funding will support organisations primarily in Nottingham.
Pictured: Harry arrives at charity visit in Nottingham
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Athena Stavrou
Harry to announce substantial donation
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Athena Stavrou
The Duke of Sussex is expected to announce a large personal donation to Children in Need during his visit to Nottingham.
Harry, who is no longer a working royal, is set to carry out a run of engagements and make a substantial donation to the broadcaster’s charity to help support its work tackling violence affecting young people.
'We may never get the chance again': People gather to see Harry in Nottingham
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Athena Stavrou
Married couple Graham and Patricia, who did not wish to give their surname, said they came to see the Duke of Sussex because they may not get another chance in their lives.
The 82-year-old and 81-year-old set up a chair on the pavement across the road from the Community Recording Studio in St Ann’s, Nottingham, to sit on when Harry arrived.
Graham said: “My wife is a fan, she always has been. She just wanted to come down and see him.
“We’re getting old now, we may never get the chance again. Who knows what’s going to happen in the future?”
Patricia, who said she has been a fan of Harry since he was born, said: “We liked Charles and Diana, and then they had children, and you follow them, don’t you? I like to see how they grow up.”
Prince William visits London youth organisation amid Harry visit
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Athena Stavrou
As Harry visits a charity in Nottingham, his estranged brother is visiting Spiral Skills, in south London.
The Prince of Wales met former England midfielder Fara Williams as he visited the youth organisation, which has received funding from his homelessness initiative Homewards.
What will Harry do during his visit?
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Athena Stavrou
Prince Harry arrived at the Community Recording Studio (CRS) in Nottingham in a black Range Rover, around 40 minutes late to the engagement.
The Duke of Sussex gave a thumbs-up and a smile before he went inside the recording studio building, where he will catch up with young people he has met before, watch performances from CRS artists and make a speech.
He last visited the studio in 2019.
Fans of Harry show support in Nottingham
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Athena Stavrou
Among the crowd waiting outside the Community Recording Studio was fan Margaret Wilson, 66, who wore a T-shirt in support of the Duke of Sussex.
Ms Wilson, who said she travelled from Mansfield in Nottinghamshire to catch a “glimpse” of Harry, wore a purple top with a slogan reading “Team Harry. Lifetime Member. Man. Myth. Legend”.
Ms Wilson said: “I’ve followed him for a long time. I was a fan of his mother and I like what he’s doing. He’s doing a lot for charity and he’s not even on the payroll.
“He doesn’t have to do this, he’s choosing to do this.”
Ms Wilson said she has been a fan of Harry’s since he was a young boy and said it was “fantastic” to see him in person for the first time.
She said: “I would like him to know at least that I have worn a T-shirt, even if he didn’t see it.”
Crowds cheer as Harry arrives in Nottingham
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Athena Stavrou
The Duke of Sussex was welcomed with cheers when he arrived at a charity in Nottingham where he is expected to announce a large personal donation to Children in Need.
About 100 locals, including a group of young children, gathered by a garage on the other side of the road to clap and cheer for Harry.
The duke laughed when a member of the public called out to him “Harry, you brought the sunshine with you”, before he greeted the chief executive officer of the CRS charity with a handshake and hug.
What is the Community Recording Studio?
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Athena Stavrou
Prince Harry is visiting the Community Recording Studio in Nottingham today.
It was set up in 1991 to teach young people video, film and music skills.
It offers young people access to professional equipment and connections to industry figures including musicians like Estelle and Aloe Blacc.
Harry greeted warmly on revisit to community recording studio
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Athena Stavrou
Prince Harry was greeted warmly by those at the Community Recording Studio in Nottingham.
He has visited the studio before, in October 2019 - just two months before he and the Duchess of Sussex announced they were stepping down as senior working royals and moving to North America.
Prince Harry arrives in Nottingham
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Athena Stavrou
Prince Harry has arrived in Nottingham for a visit to the city’s Community Recording Studio.
Some people gathered outside the studio to greet the duke on what is the second day of his visit to the UK.
People await Prince Harry's arrival in Nottingham
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Athena Stavrou
Prince Harry is running slightly late as he is due to visit the Community Recording Studio in Nottingham this morning.
Some locals have come to the studio, which the duke also visited in 2019, to see Harry.
One woman told Nottinghamshire Live she was “excited” to see the duke, having seen his mother, Princess Diana, in the city decades ago.
Another told the news outlet: “I’ve followed them since he was born but I’ve never had a chance to see him.
“I thought there might be a few more people here.”
What is Prince Harry doing today?
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Athena Stavrou
Tuesday marks the second day of Prince Harry’s UK visit.
The Duke of Sussex has a busy morning, with a trip to the Community Recording Studio (CRS) in Nottingham’s St Ann’s area planned.
Elsewhere, the duke’s estranged brother, the Prince of Wales, is to visit a youth organisation in London.
The pair were just seven miles apart on Monday as they paid respects separately on the third anniversary of the late Queen’s death.
Watch: Prince Harry sword fights with young girl at WellChild awards after she gives him heartwarming present for Archie and Lilibet
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Athena Stavrou
Full story: Prince Harry speaks of ‘challenging’ sibling relationships after not meeting William during UK visit
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Prince Harry and William pay respects just seven miles apart
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Athena Stavrou
Prince Harry and his estranged brother Prince William were just seven miles away from each other on Monday, as they paid respects to their late grandmother separately.
The Duke of Sussex laid a wreath and flowers at the late Queen’s tomb on the third anniversary of her death.
Meanwhile, the Prince and Princess of Wales visited the National Federation of Women’s Institutes in Sunningdale, Berkshire – just a 17-minute drive away.
There are no reported plans for the brothers to see each other while Harry visits the UK this week.
Both Harry and William attended the funeral of their uncle Lord Fellowes in Norfolk last year, but there was reportedly no interaction between the brothers.
Prince Harry reveals what he and Meghan are watching on Netflix
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Athena Stavrou
Prince Harry revealed that he and Meghan Markle are keen viewers of a popular reality TV show while speaking to WellChild award winners.
When he chatted to Grace Tutt, 13, from Sevenoaks – who is wheelchair-bound after a bus crash – the Special Recognition winner turned the tables after his flurry of questions and asked the duke for Netflix recommendations.
Harry said he and wife, Meghan, who live in California after stepping down as working royals, watch political thriller Hostage together and he also enjoys the reality TV show Love Is Blind.
Recap: Prince Harry speaks about 'challenging' relationships between siblings
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Athena Stavrou
The Duke of Sussex has spoken about "challenging" relationships between siblings when he met WellChild award winners to celebrate their achievements.
When he chatted to Declan Bitmead, 17 - winner of the inspirational young person 15-18 years award, he quizzed him about family life, asking if he had siblings and the teenager replied he had a younger brother.
"Does he drive you mad?" asked the duke, and Declan replied "no, we get on fine" - and Harry quipped with a smile "you know what - siblings".
When told the 17-year-old, from Oxted in Surrey, and his brother went to the same school, the duke said "you're at the same school, that sometimes makes it more challenging".
Drones to police Donald Trump’s visit to UK when King welcomes US president
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Athena Stavrou
Flying drones over Windsor will be banned next week as part of a major policing operation for US president Donald Trump’s second visit to the UK.
The King is set to host the president and his wife, first lady Melania Trump, at Windsor Castle from Wednesday to Friday next week, where they will be feted with a ceremonial welcome and state banquet.
The round-the-clock policing operation will be in place in the Berkshire town, with a temporary order restricting the airspace from Tuesday – when the state visit rehearsal is to take place – until Thursday.
This means non-police drones and smaller aircraft cannot fly through the protected area, Thames Valley Police officers said during a drone-flying demonstration at the force’s training centre in Sulhamstead, Berkshire.
Harry to visit Community Recording Studio in Nottingham
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Athena Stavrou
Harry is due to revisit the Community Recording Studio (CRS) in Nottingham’s St Ann’s area on Tuesday.
Harry last visited the CRS to mark World Mental Health Day in October 2019, just two months before he and the Duchess of Sussex announced they were stepping down as senior working royals and moving to North America.
He is planning to hold a private briefing with Children in Need, the police and crime commissioner, the CRS and community outreach group Epic Partners in Nottingham, stage informal catch-ups with some of the young people he met before, and watch performances from CRS artists and make a short speech.
Watch: Prince Harry cracks bald joke but speaks of personal challenges at WellChild awards
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Bryony Gooch
What is happening today?
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Athena Stavrou
Tuesday marks the second day of Prince Harry’s UK visit.
The Duke of Sussex has a busy morning, with a trip to the Community Recording Studio (CRS) in Nottingham’s St Ann’s area planned.
Elsewhere, the duke’s estranged brother, the Prince of Wales, is to visit a youth organisation in London.
The pair were just seven miles apart on Monday as they paid respects separately on the third anniversary of the late Queen’s death.
Recap: William jokes about late Queen’s passion for breeding horses
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Bryony Gooch
The Prince of Wales joked about his grandmother Queen Elizabeth II’s passion for horses with members of her Women’s Institute (WI) as he marked the third anniversary of her death.
William was joined by the Princess of Wales for the visit to the National Federation of Women’s Institutes – in tribute to the late Queen’s decades-long association with the organisation – and told guests he could not believe how quickly the time had passed.
He asked for members’ memories of the late Queen, and they chatted about his grandmother’s passion for horses and horse breeding.
The prince said with a smile: “I think she would have liked a few more winners,” then told the members his grandmother had “an old iPad” she would use to watch her foals being born via a remote camera, adding “a lot of foals were born at Sandringham”.
Prince Harry visits Queen’s grave as he returns to UK
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Bryony Gooch
Signs that Prince Harry’s relationship with his family has thawed
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Bryony Gooch
Pictured: Prince Harry poses with WellChild award recipients
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Bryony Gooch
Prince Harry sword fights with young girl at WellChild Awards after she gives him heartwarming present for Archie and Lilibet
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In pictures: Prince Harry meets with WellChild award recipients
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Watch: Prince William makes Bake Off gag as he and Catherine tuck into cake at Women's Institute visit
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Harry pays private respects at late Queen’s tomb after arriving in UK
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Athena Stavrou
The Duke of Sussex has laid a wreath and flowers in memory of his grandmother, the late Queen, on the third anniversary of her death.
The Duke arrived in the UK on Monday and travelled to the late Queen’s tomb in the King George VI Memorial Chapel within Windsor Castle’s St George’s Chapel, a spokesperson for the Sussexes said.
He laid a wreath and flowers and privately paid his respects.
What is Harry doing in the UK?
Monday 8 September 2025 23:28
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Athena Stavrou
Prince Harry has returned to the UK for the first time in five months for a series of engagements.
After arriving on Monday, the Duke of Sussex paid his respects to the late Queen privately on the third anniversary of her death.
On Monday evening Harry attended the WellChild awards ceremony in London in his role as the charity’s patron, a position he has held for more than 15 years.
He is then expected to travel to a community recording studio in Nottingham on Tuesday.
Watch: Kate debuts new lighter hairstyle on London museum visit with William
Monday 8 September 2025 22:48
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Athena Stavrou
Visit comes after aides pictured meeting
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Prince Harry’s visit comes after senior aides to the King and Harry were pictured together in London this July.
The new team handling Harry and Meghan’s communications, headed by Los Angeles-based Meredith Maines, was seen on the balcony of a private members' club in London speaking with Tobyn Andreae, the king’s press representative.
It was reported to be an initial step towards opening channels of communication between the two sides.
Harry to visit Community Recording Studio in Nottingham
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Athena Stavrou
Harry is due to revisit the Community Recording Studio (CRS) in Nottingham’s St Ann’s area on Tuesday.
Harry last visited the CRS to mark World Mental Health Day in October 2019, just two months before he and the Duchess of Sussex announced they were stepping down as senior working royals and moving to North America.
He is planning to hold a private briefing with Children in Need, the Police and Crime Commission, the CRS and community outreach group Epic Partners in Nottingham, stage informal catch-ups with some of the young people he met before, and watch performances from CRS artists and make a short speech.
Will Harry reunite with his family?
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Athena Stavrou
It is not known whether the duke, who is estranged from his brother, the Prince of Wales, and has a troubled relationship with his father, the King, will stage a reunion during his UK stay.
The King, who is currently at Balmoral in Aberdeenshire, and the Queen have no public engagements planned for this week.
Harry and Charles last met face-to-face more than a year and a half ago when the duke made a transatlantic dash to see the monarch in February 2024 after hearing of his cancer diagnosis.
They spent just over 30 minutes together before the King left to recuperate in Sandringham.
Signs that Prince Harry’s relationship with his family has thawed
