Sources reveal how Prince Harry is feeling about UK return as Duke unveils huge donation

Prince Harry has revealed that he donated £1.1 million to BBC Children in Need back in December to support grassroots organisations helping young people impacted by violence. The large personal donation, which equates to about $1.5million, will help provide vital funding to create opportunities, nurture potential and help young people build brighter futures.

Harry unveiled the amount on a visit to Community Recording Studio (CRS) in Nottingham, duringthe second day of his four-day trip back to the UK. It marks his longest stay on homesoil since the death of his beloved grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, in September 2022 and the Duke has a jam-packed diary of engagements with causes and charities he has stayed affiliated with since quitting as a senior working royal five years ago.

Sources say he is "in a good headspace" and is excited to back in the UK doing what he loves, and is still hoping that the King will make time in his diary for the pair to meet when he returns to London tomorrow for his regular cancer treatment and audience with the Prime Minister.

Nottingham was a city Harry visited regularly when he was a working royal, and he has worked closely with organisations empowering young people impacted by violence to thrive.

During the visit, the Duke met with Trevor Rose from the Community Recording Studio and Pete Bewley from Epic Partners, two organisations making a real difference in Nottingham.

Having first connected with both groups in 2014 through his work with The Royal Foundation and having since witnessed the positive impact of their work in transforming young lives, Harry returned to Nottingham today where he met with young people who have been supported by both organisations.

He was then able to take part in a recording session before sitting down alongside an audience to watch musical and comedy performances from a variety of young people who have been supported by CRS.

The location, CRS, also has a special connectio nto the which he last visited in October 2019 - just two months before he and the Duchess of Sussex announced they were stepping down as senior working royals and moving to North America.

It was also the city that the Duchess of Sussex completed her 'inauguration' into the Firm, as it marked her first official join royal appearance with her fiancee, just days after their engagement was announced.

During the 3-hour long engagement, Harry also joined a roundtable with a group of local changemakers, including BBC Children in Need and Nottingham's Police and Crime Commissioner, to discuss the challenges currently facing young people in communities affected by violence and what can be done to help tackle these issues.

The Duke of Sussex said: "The incredible work being done by grassroots organisations like CRS and Epic Partners is not only inspiring - it's essential. We're grateful for the support of BBC Children in Need in helping changemakers in the city continue their mission to create safe spaces, build trust, and offer hope and belonging to young people who need it most."