Sentebale Charity Sues Co-Founder Prince Harry After Boardroom Drama with Chairwoman

Prince Harry is now facing a lawsuit from Sentebale, the very charity he co-founded, following a bitter internal conflict that forced his resignation. The legal action marks a dramatic escalation of a messy governance crisis, with the charity's board alleging misconduct by the Duke of Sussex. This move transforms a private dispute into a formal, public legal battle with significant reputational stakes.

The core of the conflict is a power struggle with the charity's Chairwoman, Dr. Sophie Chandauka. After the Board of Trustees reportedly asked her to step down due to numerous problems, she refused and instead sued them, alleging abuse of power and misogynoir. In her claims, Dr. Chandauka specifically accused Prince Harry of harassment and bullying, and implicated Meghan Markle as a major part of the problem. This internal war led both Prince Harry and his co-founder, Prince Seeiso of Lesotho, to resign from Sentebale in March 2025.

The lawsuit now places the charity's operations and legacy under intense scrutiny. The involvement of the Charity Commission, England's regulatory body for charities, adds a layer of official oversight to the scandal. The case threatens to overshadow Sentebale's mission of helping young victims of HIV and AIDS in Lesotho and Botswana, turning a philanthropic endeavor into a courtroom drama centered on allegations of toxic leadership and institutional failure.