Prince William and Kate Middleton have been named among the 100 most influential philanthropists by Time magazine, with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle missing out on a spot

Prince William and Kate Middleton are on Time magazine’s prestigious list of their Top 100 Philanthropy Awards(Image: PA)

The Prince and Princess of Wales have secured a spot on Time magazine’s prestigious list of their Top 100 Philanthropy Awards, but it’s bad news for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.

The Time 100 Philanthropy 2025 list aims to celebrate “the 100 most influential people shaping the future of giving at a pivotal moment”. The respected publication hailed William and Kate as philanthropic innovators for “modernising royal philanthropy”.

“Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales, are less concerned with cultural preservation and more attuned to social issues,” the magazine notes, highlighting their commitment to tackling homelessness, mental health, and environmental concerns.

It further states: “Crucial to the Waleses’ approach is aligning social imperatives with sound business strategies and building corporate alliances to expand their reach.”

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were not included in this year’s list of philanthropists(Image: PA Wire/PA Images)

Meanwhile, Harry and Meghan were snubbed from this year’s list, despite being included four years ago. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, who quit their royal roles in 2020 to pursue private ventures in the corporate world, previously secured a spot on Time’s roster of the most influential figures back in 2021, which included a cover feature on the prestigious publication.

However, the couple, who tout themselves as “shaping the future through business and philanthropy” on their website, did not make the cut this year.

William and Kate were hailed for “modernising royal philanthropy”(Image: PA)

William was recognised for creating his innovative Earthshot Prize Awards, now in its fifth year of a decade-long project. The global, launched in 2020, is handing out £50 million of awards to fund innovative solutions to environmental challenges to support their platform to address the world’s most pressing environmental problems.

Meanwhile, Kate has been heavily involved in promoting children’s early development in recent years. She launched her Shaping Us scheme and Royal Foundation Business Taskforce for Early Childhood, which aims to encourage employers to prioritise caring for the young.

Other prominent figures listed as leading philanthropists include David Beckham, Oprah Winfrey, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Melinda French Gates, singer Dolly Parton, and actor Michael Sheen.