The Centrepoint charity for young homeless people, a favourite of Prince William, has been accused of “crude hustling” following allegations that they promised wealthy donors special access to the Duke of Cambridge at this year’s annual Centrepoint Awards event at Kensington Palace in return for a donation of £40,000+. Kensington Palace has declined to comment on the allegation.

The evening featured Craig David, Phil Collins, Ellie Goulding and Dirty Vegas and was hosted by celebrity top-ranker Jonathan Ross.