Prince Harry has expressed his shock after stepping down as patron of Sentebale, the charity he co-founded to support young people with HIV and AIDS in Lesotho and Botswana. His resignation follows a dispute between the charity’s board of trustees and its chair, Sophie Chandauka, who has taken legal action to remain in her role.  

 

Harry, the younger son of King Charles, established Sentebale in 2006 alongside Prince Seeiso of Lesotho, naming it after the local word for "forget-me-not" in memory of his mother, Princess Diana, who passed away in a Paris car crash in 1997. The organization has played a significant role in supporting vulnerable children in southern Africa, a cause close to the prince’s heart.  

 

 

The charity is now facing turmoil, as both Harry and Prince Seeiso have left their roles, along with the entire board of trustees. In a joint statement, they expressed sadness over their departure, stating it was “with heavy hearts” that they had made the decision “until further notice.” They emphasized that the trustees had acted in the best interests of the organization in calling for the chair to step down.  

 

“Although we may no longer be patrons, we will always be its founders, and we will never forget what this charity is capable of achieving when it is in the right care,” the statement read.  

 

The details surrounding the internal conflict remain unclear, but Chandauka responded with strong remarks, seemingly aimed at Prince Harry.  

 

“Everything I do at Sentebale is in pursuit of the integrity of the organisation, its mission, and the young people we serve,” she stated, as reported by Britain’s PA Media news agency. She claimed to have reported the trustees to the UK’s Charity Commission and alleged that a UK court had issued an injunction preventing her dismissal. However, a source familiar with the situation told CNN that no such court order had been issued.  

 

Chandauka’s statement went further, making pointed accusations. “My actions are guided by the principles of fairness and equitable treatment for all, regardless of social status or financial means. There are people in this world who behave as though they are above the law and mistreat people, and then play the victim card and use the very press they disdain to harm people who have the courage to challenge their conduct.”  

 

She framed the dispute as “the story of a woman who dared to blow the whistle about issues of poor governance, weak executive management, abuse of power, bullying, harassment, misogyny, misogynoir – and the coverup that ensued.”  

 

For Harry, this resignation marks the end of a deeply personal commitment. Since stepping down from royal duties in 2020 and relocating to California with his wife, Meghan, and their two children, he has maintained his support for many of his charitable projects, including Sentebale. His decision to step back is a significant blow, given his long-standing dedication to the charity.  

 

Harry first became inspired to help Lesotho’s vulnerable youth during a visit to the kingdom in 2004. The country has some of the world’s highest HIV and AIDS rates, and in 2020, Harry reflected on his deep connection to the cause, saying he had been “struck by the hardship and challenges so many children faced.” He described Sentebale as a tribute to both his own mother and Prince Seeiso’s late mother.  

 

Over the years, Harry has returned to Lesotho multiple times, most recently in October, when he attended a fireside discussion about the charity’s impact. His work in Africa extends beyond Sentebale, as he has long championed various humanitarian efforts across the continent.  

 

Britain’s Charity Commission has acknowledged concerns about Sentebale’s governance and is currently “assessing the issues to determine the appropriate regulatory steps.” Meanwhile, Sentebale has not formally accepted resignations from its royal patrons and has described the situation as part of an ongoing “recalibration of the board” in line with the charity’s “ambitious transformation agenda.”

 

Based on a report by CNN  2025-03-27

 

 

1 hour ago, Social Media said:

both Harry and Prince Seeiso have left their roles, along with the entire board of trustees.

Sooooo, they are all in the wrong, and she is the only one that is in the right? Hmmmmmmm!

Duped again.

He's a bloody fool.

 

The opposite of the Midas touch. Everything he touches turns to muck. 

 

Except Rachel Markle of course, she already was. 

The ginger fool is not the sharpest tool in the shed. 

"Harry and Prince Seeiso have left their roles, along with the entire board of trustees. In a joint statement, they expressed"

 

Read like an all in agreement ... but the hate of Harry is laughable.

 

This reads like a polite way of stating, the 'funds' were not going to where they were suppose to... 

 

... "we will never forget what this charity is capable of achieving when it is in the right care,”

If past experience with NGO's and charity initiatives in sub-Saharan Africa is anything to go by, the corruption was - in all probability - pervasive and at all levels.

Picking out one person, as guilty as she may be, is just a way for the rest of them to come out smelling of roses.

Harry's bad judgement in this is mind-boggling. 

He really seems to be an imbecile.

21 hours ago, KhunLA said:

"Harry and Prince Seeiso have left their roles, along with the entire board of trustees. In a joint statement, they expressed"

 

Read like an all in agreement ... but the hate of Harry is laughable.

 

This reads like a polite way of stating, the 'funds' were not going to where they were suppose to... 

 

... "we will never forget what this charity is capable of achieving when it is in the right care,”

 

Harry couldn't run a bath.

 

Having a dope smoking ultra privilged man child who blames everyone else for his poor decisions in a senior role was never going to be  a good idea. Especially one as dim as Harold. 

 

Lucky his wife is so popular.