Prince Harry has been officially cleared of bullying allegations related to a boardroom dispute at Sentebale, the African charity he co-founded.
The UK Charity Commission ruled there was no evidence of “widespread or systemic bullying or harassment, including misogyny or misogynoir”.
Earlier this year, Sentebale chair Dr Sophie Chandauka accused Harry of “harassment and bullying at scale,” pointing to incidents including his decision to bring a Netflix film crew to a Sentebale polo fundraiser and an unplanned appearance by Meghan, Duchess of Sussex at the event.
The dispute climaxed in March 2025, when Prince Harry, Prince Seeiso of Lesotho, and several trustees resigned following tensions over governance and fundraising strategy. That resignation came after the board requested Dr Chandauka step down; she refused, sued the charity and reported governance concerns to the regulator.
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In its findings released in early August, the Commission criticised all parties for letting the conflict become public, stating it “severely impacted the charity’s reputation” and posed risks to public trust in charitable organisations more broadly.
It also cited weak governance due to a “lack of clarity in delegations” and mandated a regulatory action plan to strengthen internal procedures.
Prince Harry welcomed the outcome, describing the allegations as “blatant lies” and expressing concern for those who have devoted years to the charity’s mission. Commission chief executive David Holdsworth urged participants to refocus on Sentebale’s beneficiaries and avoid future public conflicts.
The core mission of Sentebale – to support young people with HIV and AIDS in Lesotho and Botswana, established in memory of Diana, Princess of Wales – remains unchanged.
Its name, “forget‑me‑not” in the Sesotho language, continues to reflect that legacy.