Prince Harry is facing a libel lawsuit from Sentebale, the charity he co-founded in 2006 to support young people affected by HIV/AIDS in Lesotho and Botswana. According to court records made public on Friday, Sentebale filed the defamation claim against Prince Harry and his friend Mark Dyer at London's High Court.
Key Takeaways
Prince Harry is being sued for libel by Sentebale, a charity he co-founded to support young people affected by HIV/AIDS in Lesotho and Botswana. The lawsuit alleges that Prince Harry and his friend Mark Dyer conducted an adverse media campaign causing reputational harm.
- Sentebale filed the defamation claim against Prince Harry and Mark Dyer at London's High Court
- The charity accuses them of orchestrating a media campaign causing operational disruption and cyberbullying
- Prince Harry resigned as patron in March 2025 after a public dispute with chair Sophie Chandauka
- Charity Commission found no evidence of bullying but criticized weak governance
- Sentebale has faced financial difficulties, including staff layoffs
The charity alleges that Prince Harry and Mr. Dyer conducted a coordinated adverse media campaign since March 2025, causing operational disruption and reputational harm to Sentebale and its leadership. The lawsuit seeks the court's intervention, protection, and restitution for the damage caused by this alleged campaign.
The dispute between Prince Harry and Sentebale stems from a public falling-out with Sophie Chandauka, the charity's chair of the board. Prince Harry resigned as patron in March 2025 after accusing Ms. Chandauka of having an untenable leadership style. The Charity Commission investigated the allegations but found no evidence of bullying or harassment, criticizing all parties involved for allowing the dispute to become public.
Sentebale has faced significant challenges since Prince Harry's departure, including staff layoffs and a funding crisis. According to Daily Mail, the charity had run through almost all its reserves by December 2024, with monthly income falling by a quarter. The lawsuit against Prince Harry adds another layer of complexity to Sentebale's ongoing struggles.
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