Sentebale Leadership Crisis Deepens as Harassment Allegations Surface

CEO Sophie Chandauka accuses Prince Harry of harassment and mismanagement, while the resigned board disputes her claims, leaving the charity's future uncertain.

• Sophie Chandauka, Sentebale's CEO, has publicly accused Prince Harry of harassment and using a PR campaign to push her resignation.
• Prince Harry and Prince Seeiso resigned as patrons of Sentebale, citing irreparable tensions with Chandauka, who refused to step down despite board requests.
• Chandauka claims Prince Harry's departure from the royal family negatively impacted the charity's donor base, a claim refuted by sources close to the resigned board.
• Both Chandauka and the resigned board are preparing to present their cases to the UK Charity Commission, which is reviewing complaints from both sides.
• The ongoing dispute has raised concerns about Sentebale's ability to sustain its operations and donor support, jeopardizing its mission to aid children affected by HIV in southern Africa.

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