Prince Harry has dismissed the charity’s authorized claims as ‘offensive and damaging’.
A bombshell letter lays naked the row between Sentebale and Prince Harry (Picture: Getty)
Prince Harry’s row with a charity he cofounded which is now suing him has been laid naked in a bombshell letter. The Duke of Sussex and former trustee, Mark Dyer, are being sued for defamation by charity, Sentebale, over allegations he co-ordinated an “opposed media marketing campaign” which brought about it “operational disruption and reputational hurt”.
Harry and Mr Dyer issued a press release on Friday during which they categorically rejected the “offensive and damaging claims”. It was reported on Monday (April 13) that the letter reveals former trustees of the charity accused its chair, Dr Sophie Chandauka, of misconduct, intimidation and placing Sentebale’s future in danger.
Prince Harry co-founded the charity in reminiscence of his mom, Diana, Princess of Wales (Picture: Getty)
The resignation letter, which has not been seen by the Specific, is reported by The Instances as stating that the trustees “unanimously determined to resign” amid “vital issues” over Dr Chandauka’s conduct.
They alleged there had been a breakdown in relations between trustees, employees and funders, claiming her interval within the position had had an “opposed impact” on Sentebale.
The letter additionally reportedly alleges that looking for a Excessive Courtroom injunction to dam a board assembly at which trustees deliberate to vote on her remaining in publish amounted to “damning proof” of her failing to place the charity’s “finest pursuits first”.
In response to The Instances, the trustees added: “This assault from inside threatens to destroy Sentebale for good”.
On the time of the trustees’ resignations, Dr Chandauka dismissed their account and described Harry’s dealing with of his departure to Sky Information as “harassment and bullying at scale”.
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She additionally took subject with how the information was publicised with out her prior information.
Sentebale mentioned in a press release to The Instances: “This matter is topic to lively authorized proceedings. It might due to this fact be inappropriate to touch upon any facet or share paperwork that aren’t within the public area.
“We will verify that Sentebale is performing in accordance with its authorized and regulatory duties, together with correct governance and oversight. The charity has been in full dialogue with the Charity Fee for months, together with upfront of submitting this declare.”
Founders Harry and Prince Seeiso had stepped down because the charity’s patrons in assist of a gaggle of trustees.
The Charity Fee subsequently revealed a report into the episode, criticising all events within the dispute for permitting it to play out publicly.
It described how all trustees contributed to a “missed alternative” to resolve the problems which led to the intense disagreement that risked undermining public belief in charities usually.
The regulator, which can’t examine particular person allegations of bullying, discovered no proof of systemic bullying or harassment, together with misogyny or misogynoir on the charity, however acknowledged “the sturdy notion of sick therapy” felt by some concerned.
A supply mentioned in August 2025 that Harry had been left emotionally devastated by the occasions, after 19 years of working with the charity.
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Sentebale was based in 2006 in reminiscence of Diana, Princess of Wales. It helps susceptible youngsters and younger individuals in Lesotho and Botswana.
The Specific has contacted Sentebale and Prince Harry’s representatives for remark.
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