Prince Harry cracks bald joke but speaks of personal challenges at WellChild awards
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The Duke of Sussex was greeted with cheers when he arrived at a charity in Nottingham where he is expected to announce 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) in St Ann’s, 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 is expected to hold a private briefing with Children in Need, the CRS and community outreach group Epic Partners.
Inside, he clapped for a young performer who sang for him.
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.
Harry to announce substantial donation
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.
(via REUTERS)
Athena Stavrou9 September 2025 13:51
‘We may never get the chance again’: People gather to see Harry in Nottingham
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.”
Athena Stavrou9 September 2025 13:36
Prince William visits London youth organisation amid Harry visit
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.
The Prince of Wales meets former England midfielder Fara Williams (right) during a visit to Spiral Skills, in Lambeth, south London (Ian Vogler/Daily Mirror)
Athena Stavrou9 September 2025 13:19
What will Harry do during his visit?
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.
(Aaron Chown/PA Wire)
Athena Stavrou9 September 2025 13:02
Fans of Harry show support in Nottingham
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.”
Athena Stavrou9 September 2025 12:44
Crowds cheer as Harry arrives in Nottingham
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.
(Getty)
Athena Stavrou9 September 2025 12:37
What is the Community Recording Studio?
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.
The Duke of Sussex at the Community Recording Studio in Nottingham during his visit to mark World Mental Health Day in 2019 (Joe Giddens/PA) (PA Archive)
Athena Stavrou9 September 2025 12:21
Harry greeted warmly on revisit to community recording studio
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.
(Getty Images)(Aaron Chown/PA Wire)
Athena Stavrou9 September 2025 12:14
Prince Harry arrives in Nottingham
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.
(Aaron Chown/PA Wire)
Athena Stavrou9 September 2025 12:07
People await Prince Harry’s arrival in Nottingham
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.”
Athena Stavrou9 September 2025 11:55
