Prince Harry Sued by Charity He Founded in Africa Over Defamation Claims A charity co-founded by Prince Harry in Africa to honor his late mother, Princess Diana, has filed a defamation lawsuit against him, alleging he engaged in libel or slander after stepping down as a patron last year. The case, which was reviewed by London’s High Court, centers on disputes that emerged between Harry and the organization’s leadership, leading to his resignation in 2025. The charity, named Sentebale, supports young people living with HIV in Botswana and Lesotho, and its legal action against Harry and his friend, Mark Dyer—a trustee at the charity—has drawn significant attention. Sentebale, established in 2006 by Harry and Prince Seeiso of Lesotho, has long been a focal point for Harry’s charitable efforts, particularly in the regions of Botswana and Lesotho. The charity’s mission has been to provide support for children and young adults affected by HIV, a cause deeply tied to Harry’s personal connection to his mother, Princess Diana, who was a prominent advocate for HIV awareness and treatment in the 1990s. However, the relationship between Harry and the charity’s leadership has deteriorated over the past few years, culminating in a public dispute that led to his resignation as a patron. The conflict began in 2023 when disagreements arose over a proposed new fundraising strategy. Harry and Prince Seeiso, who co-founded the charity, decided to step down as patrons in March 2025, citing irreparable differences with the board’s chair, Sophie Chandauka. At the time, they stated that the relationship between the board and its chair had become untenable, with Harry and Seeiso accusing Chandauka of mismanaging the organization’s operations.#prince_harry #sentebale #prince_seeiso #sophie_chandauka #charity_commission
