Prince William helps charity raise a record £944,000

London’s Air Ambulance Charity raised a record £944,000 from a gala attended by its patron, the Duke of Cambridge, last night, according to local media.

After his visit, the Duke shared multiple pictures from the event and wrote, "As a former Air Ambulance pilot, I have seen first hand the difference trauma teams can make to those in need.

He said London’s Air Ambulance Charity service is no different, and "so it is a great privilege to be the Patron of this exceptional Charity."

During the visit, he said,  "I had the great privilege to meet a young man named Bruno, and his father Daniel. Aged 11, Bruno was knocked off his scooter and suffered a serious brain injury. London’s Air Ambulance Charity flew to him, arriving within minutes to bring the hospital to his side and saving his life."

He added, "That’s what struck me when working as an air ambulance pilot, how serious injury does not discriminate.

It can happen to anyone. At any time. In any place. Just one moment can turn a life upside down."