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Daily Mirror
24-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Mirror
Harry and Meghan 'disappointed' over huge snub as they 'don't pack a punch'
It emerged that the Prince and Princess of Wales have landed themselves a spot on a prestigious list of the world's best philanthropists, but there was no sign of Prince Harry and Meghan. Now, one royal expert has explained why this might be the case Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will have been disappointed to not take a prestigious honour that was handed to the Prince and Princess of Wales, according to an expert. It emerged that William and Kate have been included in the Time 100 Philanthropy 2025 list, but Harry and Meghan were not. Kate and William were included in the magazine's Innovators category for 'modernising royal philanthropy' and praised for being 'less concerned with cultural preservation and more attuned to social issues'. But it was a different story for Harry and Meghan who were snubbed from this year's list, despite being included four years ago. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, who quit their royal roles in 2020 to pursue private ventures in the corporate world, previously secured a spot on Time's roster of the most influential figures back in 2021, which included a cover feature on the prestigious publication. However, the couple, who tout themselves as "shaping the future through business and philanthropy" on their website, did not make the cut this year. Former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond said the Waleses thoroughly deserve their place on the list, but believes not getting a mention themselves would have come as a blow to the Sussexes. She told the Mirror: "I'm sure Harry and Meghan will be disappointed that they haven't made the list, especially as they have emphasised their focus on philanthropy on their website. I wish them well with the work they do, but now, firmly outside the royal family, they simply do not pack the same punch as the prince and princess.' William and Kate's honour comes as the couple begin rolling out an ambitious project to transform community spaces across the UK, using a mixture of grants and donating personal time from their Royal Foundation. They have identified several locations around the country which will benefit from financial backing and the creation of new task forces which will benefit from expert advice and guidance from their team. The aim is to create a network of businesses to invest in local projects to upgrade local facilities from community hubs to sports centres, which will be announced in the coming months. And Jennie added: "There's no denying that William and Catherine carry a lot of clout in whatever field they choose to get involved. And they have each made a significant impact in trying to help solve crucial social issues. "I think they will be pleased that their efforts have been recognised alongside the likes of David Beckham, Oprah Winfrey, and Melinda French Gates. "The Prince and Princess have focused their energy on causes like early development, the environment, homelessness and mental health. These are issues that affect large sections of society. "Their brand of royal patronage is less about elitist cultural preservation and more, as William himself has said, about 'impact philanthropy, collaboration, convening, and helping people'. "Time magazine cited William and Catherine as innovators for modernising royal philanthropy. It recognised that their strategy is to get corporate and expert support for the causes they are working to highlight. They want to be more than just figureheads: they want to bang heads together and get action going to help solve some of society's many problems." Get Royal Family updates straight to your WhatsApp! As the royals get back to their normal duties after a difficult year, the Mirror has launched its very own Royal WhatsApp community where you'll get all the latest news on the UK's most famous family. We'll send you the latest breaking updates and exclusives all directly to your phone. Users must download or already have WhatsApp on their phones to join in. All you have to do to join is click on this link, select 'Join Chat' and you're in! We may also send you stories from other titles across the Reach group. We will also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose Exit group. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Prince William & Kate Middleton Snag New Titles as Prince Harry & Meghan Markle Snubbed
and snagged a new title as and were noticeably snugged. On May 20, the Prince and Princess of Wales were named in the Innovators category off the Time100 Philanthropy 2025 list. 🎬 SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox 🎬 Time reporter Harry Booth noted the marked change in priorities that Prince William, 42, and Middleton, 43, brought to royal philanthropy. "Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales, are less concerned with cultural preservation and more attuned to social issues," Booth wrote. Instead, the royals have focused on "tackling homelessness and rural mental health through their Royal Foundation and spotlighting innovative solutions to climate change through the Earthshot Prize, an environmental award founded by William in 2020." In addition to Prince William and Kate Middleton, others in the Innovators category included , , , Tony Hawkand many others. Not included in any category of the Time100 Philanthropy 2025 list, however, were the Duke and Duchess of Sussex—despite their history of charity work through the Archewell Foundation and the Invictus Games. Next:
Rhyl Journal
21-05-2025
- Business
- Rhyl Journal
William and Kate named among Time's 100 most influential philanthropists
William and Kate are named in the Innovators category where they are hailed by the US publication for modernising royal philanthropy. The Time100 Philanthropy 2025 is described as 'the 100 most influential people shaping the future of giving at a pivotal moment'. 'Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales, are less concerned with cultural preservation and more attuned to social issues,' the article said, citing their focus on causes such as homelessness, mental health and the environment. It added: 'Crucial to the Waleses' approach is aligning social imperatives with sound business strategies and building corporate alliances to expand their reach.' It refers to the princess's business task force which suggested last year that investing in early childhood programmes could create an additional £45.5 billion for the UK economy each year. Also named as top philanthropists were David Beckham, Oprah Winfrey, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Melinda French Gates, singer Dolly Parton and actor Michael Sheen. The prince and princess made an official appearance together at a Buckingham Palace garden party on Tuesday, where they met guests from their patronages, military affiliations and passion projects. There was no appearance however in this year's Time100 list for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, who describe themselves on their site as 'shaping the future through business and philanthropy'. Harry and Meghan were previously named among Time's most influential people in 2021, when they appeared on the cover of the magazine. The Time article contained a disclosure that its owners and co-chairs Marc and Lynne Benioff have supported the prince and princess's Royal Foundation in the past.
Glasgow Times
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
William and Kate named among Time's 100 most influential philanthropists
William and Kate are named in the Innovators category where they are hailed by the US publication for modernising royal philanthropy. The Time100 Philanthropy 2025 is described as 'the 100 most influential people shaping the future of giving at a pivotal moment'. The Prince and Princess of Wales meeting the family of late aspiring photographer Liz Hatton at the Buckingham Palace garden party (Aaron Chown/PA) 'Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales, are less concerned with cultural preservation and more attuned to social issues,' the article said, citing their focus on causes such as homelessness, mental health and the environment. It added: 'Crucial to the Waleses' approach is aligning social imperatives with sound business strategies and building corporate alliances to expand their reach.' It refers to the princess's business task force which suggested last year that investing in early childhood programmes could create an additional £45.5 billion for the UK economy each year. Also named as top philanthropists were David Beckham, Oprah Winfrey, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Melinda French Gates, singer Dolly Parton and actor Michael Sheen. The prince and princess made an official appearance together at a Buckingham Palace garden party on Tuesday, where they met guests from their patronages, military affiliations and passion projects. There was no appearance however in this year's Time100 list for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, who describe themselves on their site as 'shaping the future through business and philanthropy'. Harry and Meghan were not included in this year's list of philanthropists (Aaron Chown/PA) Harry and Meghan were previously named among Time's most influential people in 2021, when they appeared on the cover of the magazine. The Time article contained a disclosure that its owners and co-chairs Marc and Lynne Benioff have supported the prince and princess's Royal Foundation in the past.
Powys County Times
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Powys County Times
William and Kate named among Time's 100 most influential philanthropists
The Prince and Princess of Wales have made it onto Time magazine's list of the 100 most influential philanthropists. William and Kate are named in the Innovators category where they are hailed by the US publication for modernising royal philanthropy. The Time100 Philanthropy 2025 is described as 'the 100 most influential people shaping the future of giving at a pivotal moment'. 'Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales, are less concerned with cultural preservation and more attuned to social issues,' the article said, citing their focus on causes such as homelessness, mental health and the environment. It added: 'Crucial to the Waleses' approach is aligning social imperatives with sound business strategies and building corporate alliances to expand their reach.' It refers to the princess's business task force which suggested last year that investing in early childhood programmes could create an additional £45.5 billion for the UK economy each year. Also named as top philanthropists were David Beckham, Oprah Winfrey, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Melinda French Gates, singer Dolly Parton and actor Michael Sheen. The prince and princess made an official appearance together at a Buckingham Palace garden party on Tuesday, where they met guests from their patronages, military affiliations and passion projects. There was no appearance however in this year's Time100 list for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, who describe themselves on their site as 'shaping the future through business and philanthropy'. Harry and Meghan were previously named among Time's most influential people in 2021, when they appeared on the cover of the magazine.
