Prince Harry’s PR team is in hot water after allegedly slandering Sophie Chenka, a lawyer tied to Harry’s Sentebale charity, by accusing her of chasing money and pushing a “woke” agenda. The irony? Harry’s spent years complaining about the media attacking him and his wife, Meghan Markle, often citing racism and privacy invasions. Yet here he is, reportedly doing the same to an actual African woman.
According to reports in The Telegraph, Sophie Chenka wanted to “decolonize” Sentebale, a charity Harry co-founded to support vulnerable kids in Africa. What does “decolonize” mean in this context? Sources claim she aimed to shift the organization away from its reliance on white-led initiatives—like the celebrity polo matches Harry’s known for—and focus on new fundraising strategies. But here’s the kicker: they’re saying she didn’t have any solid alternatives in place. On top of that, she allegedly requested a $300,000 salary for what was supposed to be an unpaid role. Cue the headlines screaming about a “wokery money chase.”
Let’s break this down. First, the race angle. Critics are slamming Harry’s team for making this about Chenka’s identity, accusing her of playing the race card to “decolonize” the charity. They’re throwing around buzzwords like “wokery” and “decolonize”—terms often used by conservative outlets to mock progressive ideas. Funny thing is, Harry’s built his post-royal brand on being “woke.” He’s said time and again that Meghan “changed him,” opening his eyes to systemic issues like racism. So why is his team now using these same terms to drag Chenka through the mud?
Then there’s the money part. The $300,000 salary request for an unpaid position has raised eyebrows, with sources calling it a blatant money grab. The word “alleged” is getting tossed around a lot here—mainstream media’s go-to for covering their bases legally. But whether it’s true or not, the narrative is clear: Harry’s camp is painting Chenka as someone who’s all about cash and “woke” ideals, not the charity’s mission.
The hypocrisy is what’s got people fired up. Harry’s been vocal about how the press unfairly targets Meghan, from racist attacks to petty stories about cupcakes with frosting. He’s called out the media for invading their privacy and twisting their story. Yet now, his own PR team is reportedly doing the same to Chenka—using race and money to turn public opinion against her. It’s a classic case of “do as I say, not as I do,” and the internet is eating it up.
This whole saga just proves what many have suspected: the same people who cry foul when the media comes for them aren’t above playing dirty when it suits them. Harry’s team calling Chenka out for “wokery” and a “money chase” while he’s out here preaching about being enlightened? It’s a bold move—and a messy one.
