A charity co-founded by Prince Harry is suing him for defamation, according to court documents, marking a rare legal dispute involving a member of the British royal family and an organization he helped establish.
Sentebale, a charity that supports young people in Southern Africa, alleges that a “negative media campaign” has caused internal division and damaged its reputation and leadership.
According to the court filing, Prince Harry and co-founder Mark Dyer are listed as defendants in a case registered on March 24, described as “defamation and libel.”
A spokesperson for Sentebale said the legal action seeks “intervention, protection and compensation,” claiming the organization has been harmed by coordinated media attacks that undermined its humanitarian mission.
Internal dispute and resignation
Prince Harry and co-founder Prince Seeiso reportedly stepped down from the charity in March 2025, along with several trustees, following a dispute with the organization’s chair, Sophie Chandauka.
Both sides exchanged allegations of misconduct, prompting an investigation by the UK Charity Commission.
In August 2025, the regulator concluded that all parties bore some responsibility and criticized the highly public nature of the dispute, saying it damaged the charity’s reputation and risked overshadowing its work.
Charity’s mission
Sentebale was founded in 2006 by Prince Harry in memory of his mother, Diana, Princess of Wales. The organization focuses on supporting young people in Botswana and Lesotho, particularly those living with HIV and AIDS.
The case is ongoing, and no court ruling has yet been issued.
