Overview
- The High Court claim, filed Friday, accuses Prince Harry and former trustee Mark Dyer of defamation over an alleged adverse media campaign, which both men deny.
- The Charity Commission says it is engaging trustees to test whether suing a former patron advances Sentebale’s charitable purposes.
- Sentebale says outside funding will cover all legal costs, and it has not named the source of that money.
- A March 2025 resignation letter reported by The Times alleges intimidation and governance failings by chair Dr Sophie Chandauka, which she disputes.
- The charity has cut staff and run down cash reserves since 2024, raising concerns about strain on programs in Lesotho and Botswana.