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Sentebale Sues Prince Harry for Defamation as Charity Regulator Questions the Case

Regulators want proof the lawsuit serves the charity’s mission.

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.