Prince Harry is stripped of honorary role as patron of England Rugby Union and Rugby League

Prince Harry was today stripped of his honorary roles as patron of England Rugby Union and Rugby League after it was confirmed he and Meghan Markle will step down as working royals.   The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have told the Queen they will not be returning to frontline duties following their year outside the … Read more

Prince Charles becomes a patron of youth organisation the Jewish Lads’ and Girls’ Brigade

The Prince of Wales is set to become patron of a Jewish youth organisation as it celebrates its 125th anniversary year. Prince Charles’, 71, has been named as patron for the Jewish Lads’ and Girls’ Brigade, also known as the JLGB, having met with young members of Jewish Lads’ and Girls’ Brigade at a reception … Read more

Having a royal patron brings no noticeable boost to a charity’s income, study finds

NOT the King’s Ransom! Having a royal patron brings no noticeable boost to a charity’s income, study finds Study ‘could not find any evidence Royal patrons increase a charity’s revenue’ Most of the charities surveyed had no public engagements with royals last year  Giving Evidence suggests charities are chosen on history and location in cases   … Read more

UK charity quietly removes ‘HRH’ or ‘royal’ when referring to patron Meghan Markle on its website

Officially no longer a ‘royal’? UK charity Smart Works quietly removes ‘HRH’ when referring to patron Meghan Markle on its website Meghan Markle has been a patron for UK-based charity Smart Works, which helps dress unemployed women for job interviews, since January 2019 However, the charity appears to have changed the way it now references … Read more