Do you ever wonder the charities that The Princess of Wales supports? You will find this information on this page. Her Royal Highness undertakes a number of charitable activities and projects and carries out public and official duties in support of The King, in the UK and overseas. The Princess of Wales has links to 34 charities, military associations, professional bodies and public service organisations.
- Royal Air Force Coningsby
- 1st The Queen’s Dragoon Guards
- The Fleet Air Arm
- Irish Guards
- Captain Preet Chandi’s expedition across Antarctica
- Maternal Mental Health Alliance
- Rugby Football Union
- The Rugby Football League
- HMS Glasgow
- Forward Trust
- NHS Charities Together
- The Scout Association
- Family Action (formerly Family Welfare Association)
- The Royal Photographic Society
- The Foundling Museum
- Evelina London Children’s Hospital
- Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A)
- The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG)
- Nursing Now
- Tuvalu Order of Merit
- Action for Children
- Lawn Tennis Association (LTA)
- All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club
- Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families
- Royal Air Force Air Cadets
- The 1851 Trust
- Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC)
- Natural History Museum
- SportsAid
- Place2Be
- National Portrait Gallery (NPG)
- East Anglia’s Children’s Hospice
- Action on Addiction
- The Royal Foundation of The Prince and Princess of Wales
Royal Air Force Coningsby
Honorary Air Commodore, 11 August 2023 – Present
About: RAF Coningsby in Lincolnshire is one of two RAF Quick Reaction Alert (QRA) Stations which protect UK airspace.
Region: UK (England)
1st The Queen’s Dragoon Guards
Colonel-in-Chief, 11 August 2023 – Present
Website: www.army.mod.uk
About: Cavalry regiment of the British Army.
Region: UK (Wales)
Other Members of the Royal Family:
The King, Colonel In Chief
The Fleet Air Arm
Colonel-in-Chief, 11 August 2023 – Present
Region: International
Official announcement: Click here for the official announcement.
Irish Guards
Colonel, 21 Decemeber 2022 – Present
Website: www.army.mod.uk
About: Infantry regiment of the Foot Guards of the British Army.
Region: UK-wide
Captain Preet Chandi’s expedition across Antarctica
Patron, 26 October 2022 – Present
Website: https://polarpreet.com
About: Captain Chandi broke the world record for the furthest unsupported solo Polar expedition in history. Pushing the boundaries of human endeavor, Preet covered 922 miles in 70 days and 16 hours, skiing for 13-15 hours a day with as little as five hours sleep at times. Preet pulled all her kit and supplies on a sledge weighing around 120kg while battling temperatures of -30c and wind speeds of up to 60mph. Captain Chandi undertook the challenge to inspire future generations to believe in themselves, to push their boundaries and show how the outdoors can build the life skills to help them achieve their dreams.
Region: UK-wide
Official announcement: Click here for the official announcement.
Maternal Mental Health Alliance
Patron, 6 May 2022 – Present
Website: maternalmentalhealthalliance.org
About: The Maternal Mental Health Alliance (MMHA) is a UK-wide charity and network of over 100 organisations, dedicated to ensuring all women and families affected by perinatal mental problems have access to high-quality comprehensive care and support. We bring the maternal mental health community together and make change happen by combining the power of real-life experience with clinical and professional expertise.
Region: UK-wide
Official announcement: Click here for the official announcement.
Rugby Football Union
Patron, 2 February 2022 – Present
Website: www.englandrugby.com
About: Governing body of the sport of Rugby Union.
Region: UK (England)
Official announcement: Click here for the official announcement.
The Rugby Football League
Patron, 2022 – Present
About: Governing body of the sport of Rugby League.
Region: UK (England)
HMS Glasgow
Sponsor, 29 June 2021 – Present
Website: www.army.mod.uk
About: HMS Glasgow is the first City-class Type 26 Frigate, a fast, adaptable, future-proofed ship built in her namesake city.
Region: UK (Scotland)
Forward Trust
Patron, 24 June 2021 – Present
Website: www.forwardtrust.org.uk
About: The Forward Trust empowers people to break the cycles of addiction or crime to move forward with their lives.
Region: UK-wide
NHS Charities Together
Patron, 7 December 2020 – Present
Website: www.nhscharitiestogether.co.uk
About: NHS Charities Together is the membership organisation for more than 240 of the NHS charities across the U.K. It provides a forum for nationwide campaigns; specialist advice and guidance; bespoke events and training opportunities.
Region: UK (England)
Other Members of the Royal Family:
The Prince of Wales, Patron
Official announcement: Click here for the official announcement.
The Scout Association
President, 29 September 2020 – Present
Website: www.scouts.org.uk
About: Provides adventurous activities and personal development opportunities for young people aged 6-25.
Region: UK-wide
Other Members of the Royal Family:
The Duke of Kent, President
Family Action (formerly Family Welfare Association)
Patron, 3 December 2019 – Present
Website: www.family-action.org.uk
About: Family Action helps families tackling difficult issues including financial hardship, mental health, parenting, domestic & substance abuse.
Region: UK-wide
Official announcement: Click here for the official announcement.
The Royal Photographic Society
Patron, 25 June 2019 – present
Website: www.rps.org
About: The Royal Photographic Society exists to educate members of the public by increasing their knowledge and understanding of Photography and in doing so to promote the highest standards of achievement in Photography in order to encourage public appreciation of Photography.
Region: UK-wide
Other Members of the Royal Family:
The Duke of Kent, Honorary Member
Official announcement: Click here for the official announcement.
The Foundling Museum
Patron, 19 March 2019 – Present
Website: www.foundlingmuseum.org.uk
About: The Foundling Museum tells the history of the Foundling Hospital, the UK’s first children’s charity and first public art gallery. The Foundling Museum aims to inspire everyone to make a positive contribution to society, by celebrating the power of individuals and the arts to change lives. The Museum hosts residencies, supports research and initiate collaborative off-site projects with contemporary artists, writers and musicians, working with different members of the community to cast new light on the Foundling Hospital story. The Foundling Museum’s learning programme brings the Foundling Hospital story to life in ways that are meaningful for young people, especially those who are looked after and care-experienced, to help them see the world differently and to imagine new possibilities for themselves. Artwork from these projects is showcased in the Museum through displays and public events.
Region: UK (England)
Official announcement: Click here for the official announcement.
Evelina London Children’s Hospital
Patron, 11 December 2018 – Present
Website: www.evelinalondon.nhs.uk
About: Evelina London Children’s Healthcare is part of Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust. They are the second largest provider of children’s services in London. Their vision is to be a world leading centre of life-changing care for children, young people and their families.
Region: UK (England)
Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A)
Patron, March 2018 – Present
Website: www.vam.ac.uk
About: The Victoria and Albert Museum, known as the V&A, is the the world’s largest museum of decorative arts and design. It’s new Photography Centre follows the follows the transfer of the Royal Photographic Society (RPS) Collection and includes thousands of photographs, camera equipment and journals.
Region: UK (England)
Official announcement: Click here for the official announcement.
The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG)
Royal Patron, 27 February 2018 – Present
Website: www.rcog.org.uk
About: The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) is professional association based in London, United Kingdom. They works to improve women’s health care across the world. Founded in 1929, they have over 16,000 members in over 100 countries with nearly 50% of those residing outside the British Isles. They work with a range of partners both in the UK and globally to improve the standard of care delivered to women, encourage the study of obstetrics and gynaecology (O&G), and advance the science and practice of O&G.
Region: UK-wide
Other Members of the Royal Family:
The Duchess of Edinburgh, Honorary Fellow
The Duchess of Gloucester, Honorary Fellow
The Princess Royal, Honorary Fellow
Princess Alexandra, Honorary Fellow
Official announcement: Click here for the official announcement.
Nursing Now
Patron, February 2018 – Present
Website: nigelcrisp.com
About: Nursing Now is a three-year global campaign run in collaboration with the International Council of Nurses and the World Health Organization.It is a programme of the Burdett Trust for Nursing.
Tuvalu Order of Merit
Membership, 30 October 2017 – Present
Region: Australia
Other Members of the Royal Family:
The Prince of Wales, Membership
Official announcement: Click here for the official announcement. (Court Circular – 30 October 2017)
Action for Children
Patron, 22 December 2016 – Present
Website: www.actionforchildren.org.uk
About: Action for Children (formerly National Children’s Home) is a UK children’s charity committed to helping vulnerable children and young people, and their families, throughout the UK.
Region: UK-wide
Lawn Tennis Association (LTA)
Patron, December 2016 – Present
Website: www.lta.org.uk
About: The purpose of LTA is to promote the sport “from grassroots participation through to the professional game”, based on the fundamental belief that tennis can provide “physical, social and mental rewards both on and off the court”. The main LTA training facility is the National Tennis Centre (NTC) in Roehampton, southwest London, which opened in 2007.
Region: UK-wide
Other Members of the Royal Family:
The Duchess of Gloucester, Honorary President
The Duchess of Kent, Associate Member
The Duke of Kent, Joint Associate Member
All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club
Patron, December 2016 – Present
Website: www.wimbledon.com
About: The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club is a private members’ club mainly known as the home of Wimbledon.
Region: UK (England)
Other Members of the Royal Family:
The Duchess of Gloucester, Honorary Member
Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families
Patron, 17 February 2016 – Present
Website: www.annafreud.org
About: Anna Freud Centre is a charity which transforms the experience of children, young people and their families with mental health issues by carrying out research, developing and offering services, teaching and training.
Region: UK-wide
Official announcement: Click here for the official announcement.
Royal Air Force Air Cadets
Honorary Air Commandant, 16 December 2015 – Present
Website: www.raf.mod.uk/aircadets
About: The RAF Air Cadets is made up of the Air Training Corps (ATC) and Combined Cadet Force (CCF). It promotes a practical interest in aviation among both young men and women, providing training and encouraging the development of life skills including leadership and teamwork. The organisation currently comprises 41,000 air cadets aged 12-19, and 15,000 adult volunteers across the UK and abroad.
Region: UK-wide
The 1851 Trust
Patron, 13 October 2014 – Present
Website: www.1851trust.org.uk
About: The 1851 Trust is a dynamic and innovative education charity committed to inspiring young people to become innovators of the future and stewards of the environment.
Region: UK-wide
Official announcement: Click here for the official announcement.
Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC)
Honorary Life Member, 9 October 2014 – Present
Website: www.lords.org
About: Prominent cricket club based at Lord’s Cricket Ground, London.
Region: UK (England)
Other Members of the Royal Family:
The Prince of Wales, Honorary Life Member
Natural History Museum
Patron, 18 April 2013 – Present
Website: www.nhm.ac.uk
About: The Natural History Museum is an award-winning tourist attraction and also a world-leading science research centre. Through its collections and scientific expertise, the Museum works to help understand and maintain the richness and diversity of our planet, with groundbreaking partnerships in more than 70 countries.
Region: UK (England)
Official announcement: Click here for the official announcement.
SportsAid
Patron, 18 April 2013 – Present
Website: www.sportsaid.org.uk
About: SportsAid helps young disabled and non-disabled athletes to achieve their ambitions by giving them cash awards during the critical early years of their careers. These athletes are typically aged 12-18 years old and include some of Britain’s brightest hopes for future Olympic and Paralympic success.
Region: UK-wide
Official announcement: Click here for the official announcement.
Place2Be
Patron, 18 April 2013 – Present
Website: www.place2be.org.uk
About: Place2Be provides integrated school-based mental health and emotional support services, supporting over 67,000 children in 175 schools across some of the most deprived areas of the UK. Based in the heart of the community, Place2Be provides tailored support to meet the individual needs of children aged 4-14 years old, their parents, carers and teachers, helping them to cope with wide-ranging and often complex social issues including bullying, bereavement, domestic violence, family breakdown, neglect and trauma.
Region: UK-wide
Official announcement: Click here for the official announcement.
National Portrait Gallery (NPG)
Patron, January 2012 – Present
Website: www.npg.org.uk
About: The National Portrait Gallery (NPG) is an art gallery in London housing a collection of portraits of historically important and famous British people.
Region: UK-wide
Official announcement: Click here for the official announcement.
East Anglia’s Children’s Hospice
Patron, 4 January 2012 – Present
Website: www.each.org.uk
About: They offer care and support for children and young people with life-threatening conditions and support families across Cambridgeshire, Essex, Norfolk and Suffolk. They offer families flexibility and control over where they receive their care and support, including where their child dies; at home, in hospital or at one of three hospices at Milton (Cambridge), Quidenham (Norfolk) and The Treehouse (Ipswich).
Region: UK (England)
Official announcement: Click here for the official announcement.
Action on Addiction
Patron, January 2012 – Present
Website: www.actiononaddiction.org.uk
About: Action on Addiction is the only UK addictions charity that works across all the areas of treatment, research, family support and professional education.
Official announcement: Click here for the official announcement.
The Royal Foundation of The Prince and Princess of Wales
Founder Patrons, ..?.. – Present
Website: www.royalfoundation.com
About: The Royal Foundation was set up in September 2009 to enable Prince William and Prince Harry (now Prince of Wales and Duke of Sussex respectively) to take forward their charitable ambitions. Catherine Middleton (now Princess of Wales) and Meghan Markle (now Duchess of Sussex) later joined as patrons of the foundation.
Region: UK-wide
Other Members of the Royal Family:
The Prince of Wales, Founder Patrons
Source: royal.uk
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