Prince Harry is reportedly gearing up for a messy fight after dropping a bombshell decision that’s left his charity world reeling. The Duke of Sussex, once the heart and soul of Sentebale, is stepping away from the organization he co-founded—and it’s not going quietly. Royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams, speaking on GB News, called it “absolutely devastating” for Harry, hinting the fallout could expose a raw, bitter side to the prince still haunted by his mother’s death.
Harry launched Sentebale in 2006 with Prince Seeiso of Lesotho, pouring his passion into helping kids in southern Africa hit hard by HIV and AIDS—a tribute to Princess Diana’s legacy. But now, nearly two decades later, he’s walking away, blaming an “untenable” clash between chairwoman Dr. Sophie Chandauka and the charity’s board. In a joint statement, Harry and Seeiso admitted they’re “in shock” over how things unraveled, pointing to a nasty rift over fundraising plans and a push to refocus on Africa.
The drama’s only getting uglier. Dr. Chandauka, digging in her heels, has fired back at the board, accusing them of “poor governance,” “bullying,” “misogyny,” and even “misogynoir.” She’s not budging—claiming she’s reported the trustees to the Charity Commission and nabbed a UK court injunction to block her ousting. Meanwhile, five ex-trustees have bailed, slamming the chairwoman and citing “legal and financial risks” they couldn’t stomach.
Fitzwilliams says this mess is a gut punch for Harry. “This is the last thing he’d want,” he noted, suggesting the scandal could peel back the curtain on a prince still wrestling with Diana’s loss. “There’s no question Harry’s never gotten over what happened to his mother,” he added. With Sentebale’s future hanging in the balance, this bitter battle might just show a tougher, more guarded side of the Duke—one fans haven’t seen before.
