A previous Qatari prime minister is said to have given one million euros ($1m) to Prince Charles of the United Kingdom for his charitable endeavors, according to the Sunday Times, a British newspaper.
According to the newspaper on Sunday, the money was one of three payments received from Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim Al Thani between 2011 and 2015, totaling nearly three million euros ($3.2m).The Times claims that the previous Qatari prime minister once gave the money to the prince at Clarence House, the prince's official residence.
The article pointed out that there was no indication that the payments were improper.
In a statement, Clarence House stated that "charitable donations received from Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim were immediately forwarded to one of the prince's charities who carried out the proper governance and have assured us that all the right protocols were followed."
"Our auditors approved the donation following a specific audit query. No governance breakdown occurred, Clarence House told the Times.An organization founded in 1979, The Prince of Wales's Charitable Fund, supports a number of issues, including those pertaining to health care, education, and the environment.
Qatar, a tiny Gulf nation, is highly known for its humanitarian efforts all around the world. The largest NGO in the nation, Qatar Charity, has a long history of collaboration with organizations including Oxfam, CARE, the World Food Programme, the US Agency for International Development, the UN Children's Fund, and the UN High Commissioner for Refugees.
Over the years, Qatar has made significant donations to countries that have experienced war, including billions of dollars to help with the reconstruction of the beleaguered Gaza Strip following several Israeli attacks.
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