Prince Harry’s royal escape from the confines of the monarchy has blown up spectacularly as his beloved charity, Sentebale, implodes amid shocking allegations of bullying and harassment coming from both sides.
At a Glance
- Prince Harry’s charity Sentebale is under investigation by the UK Charity Commission following allegations of bullying and harassment
- Chairwoman Dr. Sophie Chandauka accused Harry of “harassment and bullying at scale” and labeled the Sussex brand as “toxic”
- Harry and all trustees resigned from the charity after Chandauka allegedly refused to publicly defend Meghan Markle
- The charity, founded in honor of Princess Diana to help children with HIV/AIDS, is now in jeopardy over the escalating controversy
- Harry is reportedly “deeply depressed and embarrassed” as another of his post-royal ventures crashes and burns
Royal Charity In Shambles As Accusations Fly
While the Duke of Sussex has spent years lecturing the world about mental health and compassion, his own charity is now drowning in allegations of the exact behavior he claims to stand against. Sentebale, the African charity Prince Harry founded in 2006 with Prince Seeiso of Lesotho to honor his mother Princess Diana’s work with HIV/AIDS-affected youth, is officially under investigation by the UK Charity Commission.
This isn’t just some minor disagreement – we’re talking about accusations of “bullying, harassment, misogyny, and misogynoir” that have caused Harry and the entire board of trustees to resign in spectacular fashion.
The charity’s chairwoman, Dr. Sophie Chandauka, dropped a bombshell when she publicly accused Prince Harry of authorizing the release of damaging information about her without warning. “The only reason I’m here, Trevor, is because at some point on Tuesday Prince Harry authorized the release of a damaging piece of news to the outside world without informing me or my country directors or my executive director,” Chandauka stated in what appears to be yet another messy example of the Sussex PR machine backfiring spectacularly. Let’s remember this is coming from a man who fled the monarchy because of alleged mistreatment.
The Meghan Factor: Another Royal Relationship Implodes
Is anyone surprised that Meghan Markle appears to be at the center of yet another royal catastrophe? According to reports, tensions between Chandauka and the Duchess of Sussex flared dramatically at a charity polo match, setting the stage for the current meltdown.
The chairwoman allegedly refused to publicly defend Meghan, prompting an “unpleasant” message from Harry that escalated the already strained relationship. This fits a pattern we’ve seen repeatedly since Meghan entered the royal sphere – relationships shatter, traditions crumble, and somehow it’s always everyone else’s fault.
“He loves his charities — this is what he wants to spend his life doing and now, one of them is gone … and in the most horrible way,” a source told Paula Froelich of NewsNation.
The Netflix factor can’t be ignored here either. Reports indicate that a last-minute decision by Harry to involve a Netflix film crew in a fundraiser led to the loss of the original venue. Once again, it seems the Sussexes’ commercial interests trumped the actual charitable work they claim to champion. While children in Africa who depend on Sentebale’s services hang in the balance, Harry’s entertainment deals take priority. How very compassionate of the self-appointed global ambassador of mental health.
The Spectacular Royal Downfall Continues
Harry and Prince Seeiso’s public statement claiming “it is devastating that the relationship between the charity’s trustees and the chair of the board broke down beyond repair, creating an untenable situation” rings hollow when you consider that Chandauka had already filed a lawsuit in the High Court in London before they went public. Their coordinated resignation “in solidarity” with the board of trustees looks suspiciously like damage control rather than principled leadership. Meanwhile, the Charity Commission is investigating whether trustees fulfilled their legal responsibilities – not exactly the positive legacy Harry hoped to build.
“With heavy hearts, we have resigned from our roles as Patrons of the organization until further notice, in support of and solidarity with the board of trustees who have had to do the same,” Harry and Seeiso said in a statement.
This charity disaster is just the latest in a string of failures that have marked Harry’s post-royal life. From Netflix shows with plummeting ratings to book deals that alienated his family, the Duke of Sussex seems determined to burn through both goodwill and opportunities at record speed.
The man who once enjoyed widespread popularity as the people’s prince is now described as “deeply depressed and embarrassed” as his charitable endeavors collapse around him. Perhaps if he’d spent less time complaining about his privileged upbringing and more time actually leading his charity with integrity, Sentebale wouldn’t be in this mess.
