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Dolen Cymru promotes strong ties and personal friendships between the people of Wales and the people of Lesotho. The organisation sends Welsh teachers, health professionals, and other leaders to share their expertise in Lesotho and bring new ideas back to Wales, enriching communities in both nations.

Honouring The Duke of Sussex’s late childhood friend, the Henry Van Straubenzee Memorial Fund expands access to high-quality education for tens of thousands of children in rural Ugandan communities. The Fund provides educational resources and builds school facilities such as classrooms, science labs, and latrines.

Established by The Duke in 2014, the Invictus Games bring together wounded, injured and sick servicemen, women, and veterans from many nations to compete in sporting events. Named after the Latin word for ‘unconquered’, the games help speed veterans’ recovery, build community, and show them, and the world, they are capable of incredible things.

The London Marathon Charitable Trust supports initiatives that encourage and enable people of all backgrounds to participate in physical activity. Striving to make fitness activities more accessible to those who have been historically excluded from them—women and girls, older adults, ethnic minorities, socioeconomically disadvantaged groups, and people with disabilities—the organisation funds programmes and builds recreational facilities that serve tens of thousands of people.

In the immediate wake of major disasters, MapAction collects real-time information and uses GPS to compile a detailed picture of the situation on the ground. Its maps enable governments, organisations, and the international community to understand humanitarian needs so they can efficiently respond to natural disasters, violent conflict, disease outbreaks, and other crises.

This international charity helps rescue black and white rhinos from poaching hotspots across southern Africa and moves these majestic animals to the Okavango Delta in Botswana. Here, thanks to the dedicated team, strict monitoring, and the support of the Botswana Defence Force, the rhinos can thrive, helping to ensure the survival of their species.

Employing over 1,500 people, the Royal Air Force Base Honington hosts and trains the RAF Force Protection, a group of specialists that manages strategic threats and ensures the safety of Royal Air Force personnel. The Duke of Sussex serves as its Honorary Air Force Commandant.

One of five fighting arms of the Royal Navy, the Royal Marines are versatile, highly trained fighters prepared to take action at a moment’s notice and protect the country from a wide range of threats. Since December 2017, The Duke of Sussex has served as Captain General of the Royal Marines.

The Rugby Football League supports and promotes the sport of Rugby League in the United Kingdom. They govern the England Rugby League team, organises elite championships, and develops new adaptations of the game that make it more accessible to all.

England’s Rugby Football Union is the national body representing the country’s national team, elite rugby and the grassroots game. Based at the national stadium in Twickenham, its purpose is to encourage rugby, and its values, to flourish across England. Founded in 1871, it is made up of more than 2,000 clubs.

The Rugby Football Union All Schools Programme brings rugby to state secondary schools in underserved areas. Reaching more than one million children since its inception in 2012, the programme fosters strong self-esteem, improved health, and better school performance among its participants.

The Rugby Football Union Injured Players Foundation provides lifelong support to players who were permanently disabled due to rugby injuries at any level of the game. The Foundation also helps teammates and family members care for injured loved ones, and supports research and training programmes that help make rugby a safer game.

Founded by The Duke of Sussex and Prince Seeiso of Lesotho, Sentebale provides medical care, education, and supportive peer groups for children affected by HIV/AIDS in Lesotho, Botswana, and Malawi. By empowering children and young people to learn more about HIV and share their experiences with government officials, Sentebale is building a youth-led movement to confront the challenges of HIV throughout sub-Saharan Africa.

Located at the entrance to the world-class Silverstone motor racing circuit, the Silverstone Heritage Experience teaches visitors about Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) through the lens of British motor racing. Showcasing the sport’s rich history of technological innovation, the exhibition offers educational programmes that inspire an appreciation for engineering to more than 40,000 children and young people each year.

The Royal Navy’s Small Ships and Diving Operations, a specialised team of divers and mine warfare experts, manages underwater threats and keeps the Royal Navy safe. The Duke of Sussex serves as its honorary Commodore-in-Chief.

Wellchild provides comprehensive, compassionate care to chronically sick children while ensuring that researchers and policymakers are addressing the challenges of childhood illness. By helping families understand and meet their children’s health needs, Wellchild nurses enable children to leave the hospital and receive high-quality care from the comfort of their own homes.

Bringing together over 500 universities across the globe, the Association of Commonwealth Universities promotes international collaboration in higher education, equipping universities to meet the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, and address some of the most pressing global issues of our time. The ACU also manages the United Kingdom’s major scholarship programmes. The patronage of The ACU was handed over to The Duchess of Sussex from Her Majesty The Queen.

Recognising that animals are integral to human well-being, Mayhew rescues and finds homes for abandoned dogs and cats in London, brings therapy dogs to the sick and elderly, and helps the homeless and other vulnerable pet owners care for their animals despite economic hardship. Internationally, Mayhew supports animal rights and veterinary care in Afghanistan, Georgia, Russia, and India.

The National Theatre stages a diverse array of productions that entertain and inspire audiences in the United Kingdom and around the world. In service of its mission to impart a love of theatre to all people, The National also offers performance, writing, and community-building programmes that seek to make the world of theatre more inclusive and accessible. This patronage was offered to The Duchess of Sussex by Her Majesty The Queen.

Empowering unemployed women to return to the workforce with confidence, Smart Works provides job-seeking women with complete outfits and one-on-one training in advance of their interviews. The organisation also facilitates the Smart Works Network, an ongoing support system for recently re-employed women. The Duchess of Sussex spearheaded a capsule collection of essential workwear, convening four clothing brands to create the key pieces for Smartworks clients who are mobilising back into the workforce. This collection utilised the 1:1 model where for each item purchased, a like item was donated to the organisation. The successful campaign sought to reshape the concept of the traditional charity model. As The Duchess said, “By shifting the concept from charity to community, we become part of each others’ success story. It’s no longer a handout, but rather a hand held.”