Prince Harry Busy Raising A Million Dollars For Charity; What About Royal Wedding Bells?

Although Prince Harry is reported to be very occupied in planning his marriage, the young royalty is actually in Dubai raising funds while trying to study the Arabic language.

On October 7, he arrived clad in a black tuxedo in the 'Sentable Forget Me No Dinner' at JW Marriott Marquis in Dubai He made a stopover n Dubai from his trip in Australia to show is support of Prince Seeiso of Lesotho. The charity event aspires to raise cash for children who have been diagnosed with HIV/AIDS.

Philantrophists from several countries have attended the event which raised $1 million. The funds will similarly be used in the construction of Mamohato Children's Centre of Excellence in Lesotho. Prince Harry has been spotted sharing a friendly kiss with singer Joss Stone as well as event presenter Denise Van Outen.

Prince William's younger brother also guaranteed to guests that the contributions will go to its intended purpose and not to the pockets of the organizers.

"Tonight, as you have already been told, you can be part of something very special, and 'why is that' I hear you say? Well, since February this year we at Sentebale have been on a fundraising campaign across the globe and it's basically so that we can build the first purpose-built Mamohato Children's Centre of Excellence within Lesotho, just outside Maseru, the capital. This is essentially an opportunity to support a unique initiative. Your money is not being thrown into a box where you never know where it is going to go which I know happens a lot around the world." said the prince at the dinner.

He ended his speech by saying "Thank you for your attendance. I wish Dubai 2020 success" in Arabic.

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