Prince Harry sued by African charity he set up to honour Princess Diana

South China Morning Post Legal & JudicialNews ReportEN 2 min read 100% complete by Associated PressApril 10, 2026 at 07:44 PM

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Prince Harry sued for defamation by charity he set up in Africa to honor his mother Princess Diana

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Prince Harry is being sued for defamation by Sentebale, the African charity he co-founded to honor Princess Diana. The lawsuit, filed in London's High Court last month, alleges libel or slander against Harry and charity trustee Mark Dyer. The dispute stems from disagreements in 2023 over fundraising strategies, leading to Harry and Prince Seeiso of Lesotho stepping down as patrons in March 2025. Sophie Chandauka, the charity's chair, accused Harry of bullying, which he denied. The Charity Commission investigated the matter, criticizing both sides for damaging the charity's reputation but finding no evidence of widespread bullying.

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The Charity Commission criticized both sides for allowing the issue to be played out in public.

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Sophie Chandauka accused Harry of orchestrating a campaign of bullying and harassment.

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Harry and Prince Seeiso of Lesotho stepped down as patrons in March 2025.

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The lawsuit was filed last month in London’s High Court.

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Sentebale, a charity co-founded by Prince Harry, has sued him for defamation.

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David Holdsworth 30% High Court 40% Mark Dyer 40% London ×250% Charity Commission for England and Wales 50% Botswana 50% Prince Seeiso of Lesotho 60% Lesotho ×260% Sophie Chandauka ×270% Princess Diana 70% Sentebale ×485% Prince Harry ×890%

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sentebale 100% defamation lawsuit 90% prince harry 90% charity dispute 80% charity commission 60% princess diana 60% bullying and harassment 50% fundraising strategy 50% hiv 40%