Prince Harry is reportedly on edge after an explosive leaked message he allegedly sent to Dr. Sophie Chandauka, the chair of his Sentebale charity, surfaced. The message, labeled as "angry," "unpleasant," and "imperious," was sent following a tense incident involving his wife, Meghan Markle, at a charity polo match in April 2024. Now, the Duke of Sussex faces potential embarrassment as the fallout threatens to damage his reputation.
The trouble began when Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, made headlines for seemingly preventing Dr. Chandauka from standing beside Harry during a trophy presentation at the event. According to reports, this awkward moment set off a chain of events that has now spiraled into a public relations nightmare for the royal couple.
A charity insider revealed to Page Six that Prince Harry has reason to worry about the message becoming public. "Harry should be nervous about this message coming out, especially when he has been so outspoken about his wife being bullied in the past," the source said. The irony isn’t lost on observers, given Harry’s vocal advocacy against bullying—particularly in defense of Meghan.
Dr. Chandauka has since confirmed the existence of the message, telling Sky News’ Sunday Morning with Trevor Phillips, "This is true. There is a document." She has also accused Harry of "harassment and bullying at scale," escalating the conflict into a full-blown scandal.
The drama traces back to the charity polo match in April 2024. Meghan, who wasn’t originally scheduled to join Harry on stage for the trophy acceptance, reportedly made a last-minute decision to appear. This led to an uncomfortable moment where Dr. Chandauka, caught off guard, had to duck under the trophy to avoid an awkward clash. The incident, captured in photos and videos, quickly fueled speculation online.
Following the event, Harry allegedly pressed Dr. Chandauka to release a public statement supporting Meghan. She refused, explaining her stance to *Sky News*: "I said I wouldn’t. Not because I didn’t care about the duchess, but because I knew what would happen if I did so, number one. And number two, because we cannot be an extension of the Sussexes." Her refusal reportedly infuriated Harry, leading to the now-infamous leaked message.
The fallout didn’t end there. Last week, Prince Harry and his Sentebale co-founder, Prince Seeiso, stepped down from the organization after Dr. Chandauka refused to resign as chair. In response, Chandauka lodged a formal complaint with the UK Charities Commission, accusing the founders of "misogynoir"—a term describing prejudice against Black women. Her allegations have added a new layer of complexity to an already messy situation.
For Prince Harry, the leaked message could prove to be more than just an embarrassing misstep—it risks undermining his carefully cultivated image as a champion of fairness and compassion. As Dr. Chandauka stands her ground and the controversy grows, the Duke of Sussex finds himself navigating yet another public storm. Whether this incident will blow over or leave a lasting mark on his legacy remains to be seen, but one thing is clear: the stakes have never been higher in this royal rift.
