"Prince Harry, visibly distressed, delivers a heartfelt declaration during the Sentebale controversy"
Prince Harry Exits Sentebale Amidst Governance Issues and Internal Dispute
Prince Harry, co-founder of the charity Sentebale based in England and Wales, has stepped down from his involvement with the organization following a highly publicized internal dispute and governance issues [1]. The UK Charity Commission investigated Sentebale after leadership conflicts and found significant governance weaknesses, issuing a regulatory action plan for the charity to address these problems [2][3].
The charity, established 19 years ago by Prince Harry and Prince Seeiso, has grown into a multi-million pound organization dedicated to helping children and young people affected by HIV in Lesotho and Botswana. However, ongoing difficulties, including strained donor confidence and leadership instability, led to Harry's departure [2].
Reports suggest that during the period of turmoil, Prince Harry initially displayed limited engagement with Sentebale but became more involved as the charity's situation worsened. An insider reported that Prince Harry and Prince Seeiso might not return to Sentebale while Charles Chandauka remains in charge [4]. The insider's statement also suggests a conflict between Prince Harry, Prince Seeiso, and Charles Chandauka [5].
The Charity Commission's investigation found no wrongdoing by Prince Harry or board member Charles Chandauka [6]. The investigation also found no evidence of widespread bullying, harassment, or misogyny and misogynoir at Sentebale [7]. Harry's representative has shared a statement in response to the investigation findings, denying the allegations of widespread bullying, harassment, or misogyny at Sentebale [8].
The statement expresses concern that the report falls short in many regards and specifically mentions concern about the consequences of the current Chair's actions not being borne by her, but by the children who rely on Sentebale's support [9]. The source stated that Prince Harry and Prince Seeiso are devastated by a perceived hostile takeover by Sophie Chandauka [10].
Prince Harry stepped down as Sentebale's patron in March, citing leadership problems [11]. The charity's leadership and trustees have changed following the investigation, but the charity still faces challenges restoring donor trust and operational stability [2][3]. Harry’s potential new charity indicates a move to distance himself from the complications surrounding Sentebale's recent struggles [1]. The charity, Sentebale, has delivered only good for the beneficiary community in Lesotho and Botswana.
In light of the internal dispute and governance issues at Sentebale, Prince Harry's limited engagement with the charity may have increased as it faced escalating difficulties. Despite these challenges, speculation persists about the return of Prince Harry and Prince Seeiso to Sentebale, with their potential absence due to conflict with Charles Chandauka's leadership.
