Prince Harry has reportedly submitted a dramatic plea to his father, King Charles III: a $10 million sovereign grant to rescue the beloved WellChild Awards. The duke is said to be "begging" for royal funds to ensure the continuation of the star-studded ceremony, beloved by families and fans alike.
A so-called insider reveals that Harry feels the WellChild Awards—an annual celebration honoring seriously ill children, which he has patronized for nearly two decades—are teetering on the brink of collapse unless King Charles comes to the rescue with a hefty cash infusion. According to this source, the duke fears the event’s lights may dim without substantial financial backing from the Crown.
While WellChild has historically attracted high-profile attention and generous corporate sponsorships—such as GSK—the duke’s request for a sovereign grant would represent a highly unusual turn of events. Royal handouts for charitable causes are typically routed through established channels or private donations, not via direct Crown funding. Such a demand, if real, would upend centuries of royal financial protocol.
Royal watchers are suggesting that a King-backed bailout could offer a heartfelt gesture of reconciliation—should the monarch grant the request. Others speculate the move might push tensions even further into royal protocol territory. But some voices—even in satire—see a silver lining: as one cheeky Reddit commenter might quip, perhaps Harry could replace his airfare and security budget with a nice chunk of royal largesse, trimming expenses while boosting charity all in one go.