Prince Harry and Meghan want charity donations, not gifts

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are asking for charity donations in lieu of wedding gifts.

A statement from Kensington Palace says the couple is asking anyone planning to send a gift to mark their upcoming wedding to consider giving to charity.

Prince Harry & Ms. Meghan Markle are incredibly grateful for the goodwill they have received since their engagement, & have asked that anyone who might wish to mark the occasion of their wedding considers giving to charity, instead of sending a gift. https://t.co/lzfrRmoeUv pic.twitter.com/nxrTZtIKBY

— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) April 9, 2018

The pair have selected seven charities that touch on some of the issues they feel passionate about.

• The Children’s HIV Association (CHIVA)
• Crisis – the national charity for homeless people
• Scotty’s Little Soldiers – the charity for bereaved Armed Forces children
• StreetGames -uses sport to help people and communities become healthier and safer
• Surfers Against Sewage – national marine conservation and campaigning charity
• The Wilderness Foundation UK – promotes the benefits and enjoyment of wild nature
• Myna Mahila Foundation – empowers women in Mumbai’s urban slums

The couple will tie the knot on May 19 at Windsor Castle.