Prince Harry sued for defamation by Sentebale charity he co-founded

Al Jazeera Legal & JudicialNews ReportEN 2 min read 100% complete by By AFP, AP and ReutersApril 10, 2026 at 10:05 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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Sentebale, an African AIDS charity co-founded by Prince Harry, is suing him and Mark Dyer for defamation in the High Court of England and Wales. The lawsuit stems from an alleged "adverse media campaign" that Sentebale claims began in March 2025, causing operational disruption and reputational harm. Sentebale alleges that Prince Harry and Dyer orchestrated the campaign after disagreements arose in 2023 over a new fundraising strategy, leading to their resignation as patrons in March 2025. The charity seeks court intervention, protection, and restitution. Prince Harry's spokesperson has rejected the libel claim as "offensive and damaging."

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Proceedings have been brought against Prince Harry and Mark Dyer, identified as the architects of that adverse media campaign.

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Prince Harry “categorically” rejects the “offensive and damaging” libel claim.

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The charity seeks intervention, protection and restitution following a coordinated adverse media campaign.

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Sentebale has commenced legal proceedings in the High Court of England and Wales against Prince Harry.

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Disagreements at the charity surfaced in 2023 over a new fundraising strategy.

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Reuters 30% Prince Seeiso of Lesotho 40% High Court of England and Wales 50% Mark Dyer ×250% Princess Diana 60% Sentebale ×585% Prince Harry ×690%

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