Prince Harry to be honored at German charity gala

[December 07, 2010]  LONDON (AP) -- Britain's Prince Harry will be honored at an award ceremony in Germany later this month for his humanitarian and charity work.

St. James Palace said on Monday that Harry will fly to Berlin to receive an award at Germany's largest television charity gala, called "A Heart for Children," on Dec. 18.

The charity event aims to support children and families in Germany and elsewhere in Europe. It has raised more than 150 million euros ($199 million) since it began collecting funds in 1978.

The 26-year-old prince is patron of several children's and humanitarian aid charities. He also co-founded an organization to help young people in the African country of Lesotho.

[Associated Press]

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