Overview

• Prince Harry and Prince Seeiso stepped down from Sentebale's board in March 2025, citing an irreparable breakdown in relations with chair Dr. Sophie Chandauka.
• The UK Charity Commission has launched an investigation into allegations of governance failures, harassment, and bullying within the organization.
• Chief Khoabane Theko criticized Prince Harry's diminished engagement with the charity following his 2018 marriage to Meghan Markle, claiming it harmed the charity's spirit.
• Dr. Chandauka accused the former trustees of harassment and alleged that Prince Harry sought to use Sentebale to bolster his wife’s public image.
• Local leaders warn that the turmoil threatens Sentebale's ability to continue its mission of supporting vulnerable youth in Lesotho and Botswana.