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PRINCES Harry and William face a probe into alleged misuse of nearly £300,000 of charity money.

They were reported after the sum was paid to Harry’s eco-friendly travel firm Travalyst.

Princes Harry and William face a probe into alleged misuse of nearly £300,000 of charity money
Princes Harry and William face a probe into alleged misuse of nearly £300,000 of charity moneyCredit: AFP - Getty
They were reported after the sum was paid to Harry’s eco-friendly travel firm Travalyst
They were reported after the sum was paid to Harry’s eco-friendly travel firm TravalystCredit: PA:Press Association

The Charity Commission has been urged to look into possible conflict of interest, inappropriate use of funds and lack of independence.

William and Kate’s Royal Foundation made two grants totalling nearly £290,000 to Harry and Meghan’s non-profit organisation Sussex Royal last year.

Later, £145,000 of this was paid to Travalyst, a private company in which Harry owns 75 per cent of the shares.

When Sussex Royal had to close due to Harry and Meghan giving up royal duties, all its funds were transferred to Travalyst.

Graham Smith, of the anti-monarchist group Republic, demanded the official probe and said: “The main objective of the grants appears to be supporting a patron’s brother.

"The Royal Foundation has lost almost £300,000 to Prince Harry’s pet projects.

"Harry’s own charity is now closing and he appears to be taking the charity’s money with him.

"I can’t see how that isn’t a breach of charity law.”

Harry’s legal team said the “false claims” are “deeply offensive” and “salaciously created”.

The Royal Foundation said: “The grants were to support the charitable work of The Duke and Duchess of Sussex.

"They were fully in line with governance requirements and were reported transparently.”

The Charity Commission­ said: “We have not made any determination of wrongdoing.”

The Charity Commission has been urged to look into possible conflict of interest, inappropriate use of funds and lack of independence
The Charity Commission has been urged to look into possible conflict of interest, inappropriate use of funds and lack of independenceCredit: Getty Images - Getty
When Sussex Royal had to close due to Harry and Meghan giving up royal duties, all its funds were transferred to Travalyst
When Sussex Royal had to close due to Harry and Meghan giving up royal duties, all its funds were transferred to TravalystCredit: Getty Images - Getty
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