Prince Harry to receive 'Golden Heart' award in Berlin

On 18/12/2010, Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, received the “Golden Heart” award during a ceremony in Berlin, Germany. The award recognized his charitable and humanitarian work, particularly his efforts supporting vulnerable children and injured servicemen through various philanthropic initiatives. The “Golden Heart” award, known in Germany as the Ein Herz für Kinder award, was presented during an annual televised charity gala organized by the German newspaper Bild. The event raises funds for children’s welfare projects and humanitarian causes in Germany and internationally. Prince Harry attended the ceremony as a guest of honor and accepted the recognition on stage before an audience that included public figures, entertainers, and charitable representatives. A major reason for the award was Prince Harry’s work with Sentebale, the charity he co founded in 2006 with Prince Seeiso of Lesotho. The organization supports children and young people affected by poverty and HIV/AIDS in Lesotho and Botswana. His involvement with military charities and support for wounded British service personnel also contributed to the recognition. At the time, Prince Harry was serving as an officer in the British Army while increasingly developing a public role focused on charitable and humanitarian engagement. His work in Africa, particularly projects involving children’s welfare and healthcare support, had already attracted international attention by 2010. During the Berlin visit, Prince Harry participated in media and charity related engagements connected to the award ceremony. German coverage of the event highlighted both his military career and his growing reputation as an advocate for charitable causes involving children and veterans. The recognition came during a period when Prince Harry was balancing active military service with expanding public responsibilities as a member of the British royal family. Why This Moment Matters The Berlin award reflected Prince Harry’s rising international profile as a humanitarian figure during the early 2010s. It also demonstrated the growing global recognition of his charitable work beyond the United Kingdom, particularly through projects supporting children and injured servicemen.