Prince Harry 'set to headline' charity gala in London

Svar Nanan-Sen Thu, September 10, 2026 at 9:26 AM UTC

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Prince Harry | Source: GETTY

Prince Harry is set to headline a Ukraine charity gala called "United For Freedom" at the Imperial War Museum in London on 1 October, sharing the stage with billionaire Sir Richard Branson.

The announcement comes shortly after Harry expressed surprise at the King's public statement reaffirming that both he and the Duchess of Sussex remain "private citizens" and are no longer entitled to use the "HRH" styling they held before stepping back from official duties.

The Duke of Sussex appears undeterred in pursuing his charitable agenda in the UK.

Guests attending the black-tie dinner will each contribute £1,000 for their place at the table, with 120 attendees expected on the night.

Proceeds will go to two charitable funds, one of which is Superhumans, a cause also backed by Sting and Bear Grylls alongside Harry.

The Superhumans fund has already amassed $130 million (approximately £96 million), financing 2,609 surgical procedures for individuals wounded in the Ukrainian conflict and providing 2,240 prosthetic limbs.

Organisers have promised that the evening will offer attendees "the chance to meet people shaping business, diplomacy and public life," with speeches from distinguished guests during dinner followed by opportunities for networking.

An auction will form a centrepiece of the evening's entertainment, with one standout lot being a week's stay on Branson's private Moskito Island, a retreat boasting three villas with capacity for up to 22 guests.

Richard Branson | Source: PA

Harry's own contribution to the auction is rather more modest: a signed copy of his memoir, Spare.

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A source close to the organisers told the Mail: "His presence will play a big part on the night and if Meghan comes, it will be a bonus.

“We're excited to be a part of the Duke's next chapter in the UK. We love his charitable spirit."

This week, Prince Harry and Meghan pushed back against Buckingham Palace's characterisation of them as "private citizens," insisting instead on being recognised as "public figures" with formal ties to the Royal Family.

Their objections followed a guidance letter issued on Monday on behalf of the King, confirming that the couple would not resume duties as working royals.

Prince Harry and Meghan | Source: GETTY

The letter, penned by Lord Chamberlain Lord Benyon on the King's instruction, was addressed to officials nationwide.

It described the Sussexes' status as "akin to private citizens with commercial and charitable interests," stating they ought not to be afforded royal treatment.

Palace officials emphasised that the guidance aligned with the couple's own previously expressed desire to live as "private citizens while in the UK."

The document also referenced the 2020 Sandringham Summit agreement, which laid the groundwork for Harry and Meghan's departure from frontline royal duties and their subsequent relocation to the United States.

The Duke of Sussex took particular exception to the "private citizens" framing.

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