Meghan Markle's Surprise Polo Appearance Sparks Charity Chaos
Meghan Markle’s unexpected drop-in at a charity polo match last year has ignited a firestorm of controversy, as revealed by a prominent figure tied to Prince Harry’s charitable efforts.
Dr. Sophie Chandauka, who chairs Sentebale, didn’t hold back in a recent tell-all interview. She slammed the incident, labeling the royal brand as “toxic” and pulling back the curtain on the mayhem triggered by Meghan’s last-minute arrival alongside tennis icon Serena Williams.
In her chat with Sky News, Dr. Chandauka detailed how Meghan’s unanticipated showing at the Grand Champions Polo Club on April 12 threw the event into disarray. “If we’d known ahead of time, we’d have been over the moon,” she said. “But with no heads-up, it was pure chaos on stage—too many bodies crammed into the presentation space.”
Adding fuel to the fire, she disclosed that the Duke of Sussex leaned on her to release a public statement backing Meghan—a demand she flat-out rejected.
The drama unfolds against a backdrop of upheaval at Sentebale. Just last week, Prince Harry and his close pal Prince Seeiso of Lesotho, the charity’s co-founders, stepped down from their positions. Their exit came hot on the heels of a clash over relocating fundraising efforts to Africa, with both royals openly blasting Dr. Chandauka’s leadership as “untenable.”
This juicy saga of royal rifts, surprise appearances, and charity chaos keeps the spotlight firmly fixed on Meghan and Harry’s every move.
