Prince Charles' charity fund accepted one million pounds from Usama bin Laden's family

According to the Sunday Times, Charles personally accepted money from Bakr and Shafiq bin Laden.

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While denying some of the allegations in the article, a Clarence House spokeswoman did admit that the organisation had indeed accept the funds.

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Bakr serves as the head of the Saudi family and both men are half-brothers to the mastermind behind al Qaeda.

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The Sunday Times revealed last month that Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani gave Charles a total gift of 3 million euros, or $3.2 million.

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Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani is the former prime minister of Qatar.

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The outlet alleged that the money was handed over to the British prince during private meetings between 2011 and 2015

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On one occasion in a suitcase and another in shopping bags from London's Fortnum & Mason department store.

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The newspaper also reported that the money was deposited into the accounts of the Prince of Wales' Charitable Fund, which gives grants to other non-profit groups that support the royal's causes and interests.

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