Prince Harry Vindicated as Charity Probe Clears Bullying Claims
Quinn Parker here, and hold onto your latte cups because I am buzzing like a double espresso! I have THOUGHTS and FEELINGS, and we need to talk about Prince Harry’s latest whirlwind. After weeks of drama swirling around Sentebale, the charity he co-founded with Prince Seeiso of Lesotho, the official report is finally in—and spoiler alert: there’s nothing on Harry.
The Charity Commission for England and Wales announced on August 5 that it found no evidence of systemic bullying, harassment, misogyny, or misogynoir at Sentebale, undercutting the allegations made by the charity’s chairwoman, Dr. Sophie Chandauka. Sources including NBC News and People Magazine confirm that investigators specifically looked into claims of mistreatment and “over-reach” by Harry as a patron, only to discover a lack of proof supporting those sensational charges. Yes, you read that right—
Dr. Chandauka had publicly raised concerns in February 2025 about governance and role clarity at Sentebale, which led Harry and his co-patron to step aside in March. The charity, founded in 2006 to support young people in Lesotho and Botswana affected by the HIV/AIDS crisis, was created in memory of Princess Diana and Queen ’Mamohato. But when a dispute erupted over trustee resignations and the chairwoman’s leadership style, whispers turned into headlines that Prince Harry had somehow bullied staff. The Commission’s final report literally calls those claims “falsely claimed by the current Chair.”
A spokesperson for the Duke of Sussex told NBC News that “unsurprisingly, the Commission makes no findings of wrongdoing in relation to Sentebale’s co-founder and former patron, Prince Harry.” They went on to note that the report exposes “a lack of clarity around role descriptions and internal policies,” which exacerbated tensions and sparked the controversy. Most importantly, the spokesperson pointed out that it is the children relying on Sentebale’s support who will suffer if the charity’s mission falters due to internal power struggles.
Despite the drama, Harry—who shares kids Archie, age six, and Lilibet, age four, with Meghan Markle—remains committed to his “deeply personal and transformative mission.” His team says the Duke will now explore new channels to keep aiding vulnerable youth in southern Africa, staying true to the original vision he and Prince Seeiso established nearly two decades ago.
Dr. Chandauka accepted the Commission’s conclusions, acknowledging that the investigation confirmed her governance concerns but also highlighting how intense the process was for the organization’s resilience. As she told People Magazine, the dispute tested Sentebale’s strategic clarity and operational structure, but now the path forward is clearer.
Alright, I need a refill after that revelation! But stick around, because next up we’ve got Peter Phillips’ surprise engagement announcement and Queen Camilla making naval history. Whew, that was a LOT to process!
Sources: Celebrity Storm and People Magazine, NBC News, Charity Commission for England and Wales
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