King donates to charity’s humanitarian work in Syria

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The King has made a donation to the International Rescue Committee UK’s humanitarian work in Syria. Khusbu Patel, IRC UK’s acting executive director, said: “As the UK patron of the IRC since 2021, His Majesty’s contribution underscores his deep commitment to addressing urgent global challenges, and helping people affected by humanitarian crises to survive, recover and rebuild their lives. “We are immensely grateful to His Majesty the King for his donation supporting our work in Syria.” Syria’s citizens have been given a glimmer of hope following the overthrow of the country’s dictator Bashar Assad but the IRC said the nation ranks fourth on its 2025 Emergency Watchlist and continues to face profound humanitarian needs despite recent political developments. Ms Patel said about the King’s donation: “This assistance will enable us to provide essential services, including healthcare, child protection and emergency cash, to those people most in need.