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

Associated Press (AP) Legal & JudicialNews ReportEN 5 min read 100% complete April 10, 2026 at 11:23 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 and Mark Dyer are being sued for defamation by Sentebale, the charity Harry co-founded in Africa to honor Princess Diana. The lawsuit was filed in London's High Court last month after Harry stepped down as a patron last year. Sentebale alleges a coordinated adverse media campaign since March 2025 has caused operational disruption and reputational harm to the charity, its leadership, and strategic partners. Court records indicate the suit is for either libel or slander, though specific documents are unavailable. Harry and Dyer have rejected the claims as offensive and damaging. This lawsuit places Harry, who has previously been a claimant in privacy suits against tabloids, in the unusual position of defendant.

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Harry co-founded Sentebale about 20 years ago in memory of his mother, Princess Diana.

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Harry and Dyer categorically reject these offensive and damaging claims.

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Sentebale seeks court intervention following a coordinated adverse media campaign since 25 March 2025.

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The lawsuit was filed after Prince Harry stepped down as a patron last year.

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

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Prince Seeiso of Lesotho 40% Daily Mail 40% Botswana 50% Mark Dyer ×260% Lesotho ×360% High Court ×270% Princess Diana ×270% London ×375% Sentebale ×485% Prince Harry ×590%

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