Prince Harry faces a defamation lawsuit from Sentebale, the charity he co-founded, over a public dispute with its chair. The charity alleges reputational harm, while Harry denies wrongdoing, following months of internal strife and resignations.
Sentebale Files Defamation Lawsuit
Prince Harry is being sued for defamation by Sentebale, the charity he co-founded in 2006 to honor his late mother, Princess Diana. The lawsuit, filed in London’s High Court, names Harry and his friend Mark Dyer, a former trustee, as defendants. The dispute stems from a public falling-out with the charity’s chair, Sophie Chandauka, which led to Harry’s resignation as a patron in March 2025.
Charity Commission Investigation and Findings
The Charity Commission investigated the dispute and found no evidence of bullying or misogyny but criticized all parties for allowing the conflict to become public. Sentebale, which supports young people with HIV and AIDS in Lesotho and Botswana, alleges that Harry’s statements caused reputational harm. Harry and co-founder Prince Seeiso of Lesotho resigned after trustees stepped down over governance concerns, including a £400,000 consultant bill. Chandauka denied wrongdoing and accused Harry of harassment, which he denies.
Internal Strife and Legal Action
The charity’s legal action follows months of internal strife, including mass resignations and public accusations. Sentebale’s lawsuit seeks restitution for what it describes as a coordinated media campaign that disrupted operations. Neither Harry’s spokesperson nor the charity has commented on the specifics of the case.