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Prince Harry and Prince Seeiso Resign from Sentebale Over Leadership Conflict

The co-founders step down, citing irreconcilable differences with the board chair, as the Charity Commission investigates governance concerns.

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The Duke of Sussex visits the Kasane Health Post, run by the Sentebale charity, in Kasane, Botswana, September 26, 2019. Dominic Lipinski/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo
FILE - Britain's Prince Harry speaks during the Clinton Global Initiative, on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Andres Kudacki, file)
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Overview

  • Prince Harry and Prince Seeiso have resigned as patrons of Sentebale, the charity they co-founded in 2006, due to a breakdown in trust with board chair Dr. Sophie Chandauka.
  • The dispute arose from disagreements over Sentebale's strategic shift to locally led operations and broader youth-focused initiatives in Southern Africa.
  • Dr. Chandauka has accused the trustees of harassment and poor governance, while the trustees claim she sued the charity to retain her position after they requested her resignation.
  • The Charity Commission is investigating governance issues at Sentebale, while the organization denies receiving formal resignations from its royal patrons.
  • Despite stepping down, Prince Harry and Prince Seeiso emphasized their continued commitment to Sentebale's mission and beneficiaries.