Sentebale Speaks Out After Prince Harry’s Explosive ‘Blatant Lies’ Outburst Amid Charity Probe
Prince Harry’s former charity, Sentebale, has finally stepped into the spotlight after the Duke of Sussex unleashed a fiery statement tied to his dramatic exit from the organization.
The African children’s charity—co-founded by Harry in memory of his late mother, Princess Diana—issued its response just as the Charity Commission kicked off an investigation into a brewing leadership crisis. The drama erupted when Harry, alongside Prince Seeiso and several trustees, walked away in protest after chairwoman Dr. Sophie Chandauka refused to budge from her position. Their mass exodus sparked a full-blown regulatory compliance case, with the watchdog now digging into whether Sentebale’s leadership has been playing by the rules.
Amid the chaos, Sentebale’s top brass is now breaking their silence.
Dr. Chandauka, at the center of the storm, addressed the probe head-on. “We welcome the inquiry,” she said in a statement. “Last year, we launched an internal governance review, and we’re ready to share those findings with the Charity Commission.” Meanwhile, Executive Director Carmel Gaillard doubled down, adding, “This process will bring much-needed clarity. Transparency and accountability are at the heart of what we do.”
The charity’s remarks follow Prince Harry’s own emotional outcry, where he labeled the situation “heartbreaking” and took aim at what he called “blatant lies” tarnishing Sentebale’s reputation. “We fully expect [the inquiry] will unveil the truth that collectively forced us to resign,” the Duke declared, urging that the charity be handed over to “the right hands immediately.”
This clash has thrust Sentebale—and Harry’s lingering ties to it—into a harsh spotlight, raising big questions about leadership, trust, and the future of a cause so close to the Duke’s heart. With the investigation underway, all eyes are on what truths will come to light.
