Prince Harry has made a shocking move by quitting Sentebale, a charity he helped create nearly 20 years ago. The decision comes after serious arguments and tension inside the charity. Royal experts are calling the situation a “complete mess,” and say this was a “very hard decision” for Harry.
Sentebale isn’t just any charity for Prince Harry—it’s personal. He co-founded it in 2006 with Prince Seeiso of Lesotho, after spending time in Africa during his gap year. The charity supports children and young people in parts of Africa who are living with HIV or AIDS. It was created in memory of both their mothers, including Harry’s late mother, Princess Diana.
The charity meant so much to Harry that he kept his role there even after giving up most of his royal duties. But now, things have gone badly wrong behind the scenes.
The problems began when a disagreement started between the charity’s board of trustees and the new chairwoman, Dr. Sophie Chanduka. She wanted to change how the charity raised money—focusing more on fundraising in Africa. But Prince Harry had been raising money through polo matches in the United States, especially in California, and some board members disagreed with her new direction.
The disagreement got worse and became a power struggle. The board wanted her to step down, but before they could take action, Dr. Chanduka went to court and got a legal order stopping them from removing her.
As a result, all the trustees resigned in protest—including Prince Harry and one of his close friends, Mark Dyer.
Prince Harry and Prince Seeiso released a joint statement saying they were resigning as patrons “with heavy hearts.” They explained that the charity was no longer in a healthy position due to the serious conflict between the board and the chairwoman.
They said:
“Nearly 20 years ago we founded Sentebale in honour of our mothers. Sentebale means ‘forget me not’ in the local language. With deep sadness, we have stepped away from our roles because the relationship between the chair and trustees has broken down beyond repair.”
Dr. Chanduka responded with a strong statement of her own. She said everything she does is for the good of the charity and the young people it helps. But she also accused others, including Prince Harry, of creating a toxic environment.
She claimed there had been:
- Bullying
- Abuse of power
- Discrimination against her as a Black woman
- A cover-up of serious issues
She also took a direct shot at Prince Harry in an interview, saying some people “play the victim” and use the same media they usually complain about to attack others.
Because of these serious claims, the UK’s Charity Commission is now investigating the matter to find out what really happened.
This scandal is especially tough for Prince Harry. He has very few charities left that he’s officially linked to since stepping back as a working royal. Quitting Sentebale was not a decision he would have taken lightly.
A royal expert said:
“This isn’t just a charity he supports. He helped build it. He’s deeply connected to it, so to walk away like this means something has gone very wrong.”
At the same time, Meghan Markle is making headlines of her own. She’s now moving full-speed into business and lifestyle branding. She’s selling clothes, beauty products, and even homeware through her online platform.
Some people are comparing her to Kim Kardashian, saying she’s now becoming a full-time influencer—though Meghan says she doesn’t see herself that way.
A recent video also showed Meghan and actress Gwyneth Paltrow together, which helped shut down old rumors that the two were not on good terms.
Prince Harry’s resignation from Sentebale is a big deal—not just because of who he is, but because of how much the charity meant to him. The fighting within the organization has now become public, and serious claims are being looked into.
This is clearly a painful time for Harry, who has always spoken passionately about helping children in Africa and continuing his mother’s legacy. Walking away from Sentebale shows how serious and upsetting the situation has become.
