Prince Harry has officially stepped down from his position at Sentebale, the charity he co-founded in 2006 with Prince Seeiso of Lesotho to honor their late mothers, Princess Diana and Queen Mamahato. The decision comes amid internal issues within the organization, and both Harry and Seeiso expressed deep sorrow over the situation in a heartfelt statement.
In their message, they wrote, “With heavy hearts, we have resigned from our roles as Patrons of the organization until further notice, in support of and solidarity with the board of trustees who have had to do the same. It is devastating that the relationship between the charity’s trustees and the chair of the board broke down beyond repair, creating an untenable situation.”
Trustees Timothy Boucher, Mark Dyer, Audrey Kgosidintsi, Dr. Kelello Lerotholi, and Damian West have all stepped down from their roles following a rift with the organization’s chairwoman, Dr. Sophie Chandauka.
The conflict intensified when the trustees urged Dr. Chandauka to resign, raising concerns about the charity’s governance. However, rather than stepping down, she responded by filing a lawsuit against the organization, further deepening the crisis.
As a result, the former trustees collectively decided to step down. In their official statement, they expressed, “We are deeply proud to have supported the visionary work of the Founding Patrons Prince Seeiso and Prince Harry, who founded Sentebale in memory of their mothers.”
They reaffirmed their dedication to the organization’s mission, calling their resignation a painful but necessary decision. The trustees also voiced their disappointment over the internal conflicts that led to a legal dispute.
“We could not in good conscience allow Sentebale to undertake that legal and financial burden and have been left with no other option but to vacate our positions. This was not a choice willingly made, but rather something we felt forced into in order to look after the charity,” they explained.
Despite the difficult circumstances, they hoped their departure would bring stability to Sentebale and allow its essential work to continue, benefiting both its staff and the communities it serves.
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