Prince Harry left a charity "completely gobsmacked" by a carrying out a major move that followed in the footsteps of Meghan Markle. It has emerged that Harry, 40, has thanked a community project based in Nottingham by making a "significant" donation to help fund its services.

According to Himmah, the charity in question, the undisclosed sum from Harry will fund more than 650 much-needed food parcels for vulnerable families in the city.

Sajid Mohammed, who is the director at Himmah, said: "I could not believe it when we got the email. To have been chosen by such a high-profile royal once is amazing, but to have been supported by Prince Harry, too, left us completely gobsmacked."

In a letter to Himmah, which has been released by the charity, Harry said: "Nottingham holds a special place in my heart, having had the privilege of visiting and supporting the community there for over a decade. The incredible work Himmah does to address food insecurity, poverty, and social exclusion should be recognised and applauded. I’m happy to be able to play a small part in your mission to bring communities together by creating opportunities and support for those facing hardship."

Harry's kind gesture comes four years after Meghan donated £10,000 with funds from The Royal Foundation for the charity to purchase equipment and fund the Salaam Shalom Kitchen, a joint Muslim and Jewish community project offering hot meals and groceries.

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