Harry and Meghan's chosen wedding gift charities and why they're each special to the couple

If you’re thinking of sending Prince Harry and Meghan Markle a wedding gift this year, hold off, because the Royal couple have asked you to donate to one of their chosen charities instead.

Tweeting today, Kensington Palace, stated that while Harry and Meghan are “incredibly grateful for the goodwill they have received since their engagement” they’d prefer anyone thinking of sending a gift to “consider giving to charity” instead.

The Royal household then went on the detail the seven charities the Royal couple have chosen, which includes charities that represent everything from HIV to homelessness, women’s empowerment to the Armed Forces.

Here, we take a look at the seven charities the couples have chosen and why they are important to the couple…