Friday, 6 December 2013

Prince Charles hails the 'generous' British

The Prince of Wales praises the work of the Disasters Emergency Committee at an event celebrating its 50th Anniversary, saying people in Britain are some of the "most generous people anywhere in the world" 2:56PM GMT 05 Dec 2013

Prince Charles met supporters, volunteers and aid workers at a reception in central London to mark the 50th anniversary of the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC).

The prince, praised the British public's generosity in donating to the Philippines typhoon appeal.

"This sort of occasion gives us an opportunity to remark upon the fact that people in this country seem to be some of the most generous people anywhere in the world.

"It is truly remarkable that so much money is raised so quickly."

According to the Prince of Wales' website the British public have so far raised £68 million for victims of Typhoon Haiyan.

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