Prince Harry’s former charity, Sentebale, has initiated a libel and slander lawsuit against him and former trustee Mark Dyer in London’s High Court, approximately one year after Harry resigned from the organization. Sentebale, which Prince Harry co-founded in 2006 to honor his late mother, Princess Diana, focuses on supporting young people living with HIV and AIDS in Lesotho and Botswana.

The charity’s statement, released yesterday, accuses Harry and Dyer of launching a “coordinated adverse media campaign” beginning in March 2025 that caused “operational disruption” and “reputational harm” to the organization. Sentebale further alleges that this campaign sparked a wave of cyberbullying targeting the charity and its leadership.

A spokesperson representing Harry and Dyer categorically denied the allegations, describing them as “offensive and damaging.” The spokesperson also criticized Sentebale for using charitable funds to pursue legal action against its former members.

The dispute traces back to an internal conflict involving Sophie Chandauka, former chairwoman of Sentebale, who has accused Harry and Dyer of bullying and harassment. Chandauka reportedly raised concerns with the Charity Commission for England and Wales after refusing a request from Harry’s team to publicly defend his wife, Meghan Markle, following unfavorable media attention related to an awkward photo opportunity at an event in April 2024.

The Charity Commission conducted an investigation but found no evidence of wrongdoing by either Harry or Dyer. Despite this, tensions within the charity appear to have persisted, culminating in the current legal action.

The lawsuit and accompanying allegations highlight ongoing challenges within Sentebale’s leadership, reflecting broader pressures faced by the charity and its founders. Both parties remain publicly opposed in their accounts of the dispute and its impact on the organization’s operations and reputation.