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Forces Charity To Benefit From Royal Wedding Donations

A military charity is to benefit from the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, as the pair has announced that they will be accepting charitable donations in lieu of wedding gifts.

Scotty’s Little Soldiers, a charity aimed at supporting the bereaved Armed Forces children, is one of the seven organisations selected by the couple to benefit from donations.

Inspired by the experience of war widow Nikki Scott, the charity offers vital support to children who have lost a parent while serving in the British Armed Forces.

Scotty’s Little Soldiers Founder, Nikki Scott, said:

“To have been personally chosen by Prince Harry and Meghan Markle is an incredible honour for Scotty’s Little Soldiers and we are extremely grateful for the opportunity.

“Having met Prince Harry at Buckingham Palace last year, I know that the Armed Forces and looking after the children our heroes have left behind is close to his heart.

"Scotty’s Little Soldiers offers a vital support network for children, who at such a young age, have already gone through so much.

“Just having the opportunity to spend time with other children who have gone through something similar or receiving a gift on the anniversary of their parent’s death can help reassure them that they are not alone.”

Kensington Palace said in a statement:

"Prince Harry and Ms Markle do not have any formal relationships with the charities chosen.

"The couple have chosen charities which represent a range of issues that they are passionate about, including sport for social change, women's empowerment, conservation, the environment, homelessness, HIV and the Armed Forces.

“Many of these are small charities, and the couple are pleased to be able to amplify and shine a light on their work."

The full list of charities chosen is as follows: