Prince Harry sued for defamation by Sentebale charity he co-founded
Al Jazeera • • world
Key Points:
- Sentebale, an African AIDS charity co-founded by Prince Harry in honor of Princess Diana, has filed a defamation lawsuit against him following his resignation as patron amid a management dispute.
- The charity alleges a coordinated adverse media campaign since March 2025, causing reputational harm and operational disruption, and accuses Harry and former trustee Mark Dyer of orchestrating the campaign.
- Prince Harry's spokesperson strongly denies the libel claim, calling it "offensive and damaging."
- The dispute began over a new fundraising strategy in 2023, leading to the resignation of both founders and several trustees, with accusations of bullying and harassment made by the charity's chair, Sophie Chandauka, against Harry.
- A UK Charity Commission inquiry found no evidence of bullying but criticized weak governance and the public airing of internal conflicts, with mixed reactions from the involved parties.
