In brief
Prince Harry has officially resigned as a patron of Sentebale, a charity he co-founded, amidst ongoing disputes that have unsettled its leadership for months, leading to a wave of resignations.
The situation unfolded on March 25, when Harry announced his departure from the charity he established with Prince Seeiso of Lesotho in 2006. His resignation came in solidarity with five trustees—Timothy Boucher, Mark Dyer, Audrey Kgosidintsi, Kelello Lerotholi, and Damian West—who resigned due to a breakdown in trust with the charity's chair, Sophie Chandauka.The trustees alleged that their calls for Chandauka to step down were met with a lawsuit, which they argued would impose a financial burden on the charity. As a result, they collectively decided to vacate their roles to protect Sentebale from potential legal and financial consequences.The former trustees, in a joint statement, expressed their feelings of being compelled to resign, stating, “We could not in good conscience allow Sentebale to undertake that legal and financial burden.” The conflict has since escalated to both sides submitting claims and evidence to the UK’s Charity Commission, each accusing the other of wrongdoing.The unfolding drama highlights significant internal strife within the organization, leaving its future uncertain as the allegations are reviewed by regulatory bodies.
