Prince Harry grabbed attention due to a scandal. He is known for doing humanitarian work, but he stepped down from a project close to his heart. Harry is no longer a part of the organisation due to some issues. Meanwhile, the tensions also rose between Meghan Markle and the chairwoman of the organisation. Keep reading to learn more details!
Prince Harry Was The Co-founder Of Sentebale!
Prince Harry is known for doing a lot of humanitarian work, especially in Africa. He shares a good bond with the people of Lesotho and Botswana. This led him to co-found the charity Sentebale with Prince Seeiso in memory of their mothers, Princess Diana and Queen Mamohato.
The organisation supports vulnerable children and youth across Lesotho and Botswana, especially those who have HIV or AIDS. They provide them with education and healthcare. For both the founders, the Charity isn’t just an organisation but is a special project.
However, in March 2025, the Duke of Sussex decided to step back from the organisation. After his resignation, he faced legal threats and allegations of bullying. Furthermore, an official investigation by the Charity Commission for England also took place, and everyone was dubious about accountability. In the controversy, Dr. Sophie Chandauka, who is the chairwoman, was also involved.
A conflict occurred between her and the organisation’s trustees. They claimed that she had overspent 600000 USD on consultants without approval. Sophie was also responsible for the collapse of the 2024 Polo Cup. Thus, she was forced to resign in February 2025. But she filed a legal challenge to stop their vote.
Prince Harry Walks Away From The Sentebale’s Scandal!
Sophie resigned but said that age was being punished for opening up on serious internal issues. She accused the board of misogyny and bullying. Then Prince Harry and Prince Seeiso also announced their resignations. The Duke of Sussex described the situation as a hostile takeover. He was sad to step back.
Meanwhile, a video where Meghan asked Sophie to switch positions in a photo, stepping in front of Harry, went viral. This resulted in tensions between the women. She said Harry told her to downplay the incident, but she refused. She further added that the Prince didn’t inform her or the team about the resignation, calling it harassment and bullying.
Then there was an investigation in April 2025. But in August 2025, there was evidence of harassment or bullying. The reports claimed that there were governance failings and a lack of clarity in the leadership roles. Prince Harry’s team was surprised to learn that the report failed to hold Dr. Sophie accountable. She is still the chairwoman. Thus, it is a setback for Prince Harry as the project was deeply connected to his mother. But he prioritises ethical governance. Did you like Harry’s decisions? Share your thoughts in the comments. Stay tuned to Soap Opera Daily for more Royal updates.