Prince Harry is facing a defamation lawsuit filed by Sentebale, a charity he helped establish in Africa to support young people living with HIV in Botswana and Lesotho. The legal action was initiated last month in London’s High Court following the prince’s decision to step down as a patron of the organization last year.

Court documents indicate that both Harry and Mark Dyer, a former trustee of Sentebale and a friend of the prince, are being sued over allegations of libel or slander. Specific details of the claims have not been made publicly available.

Sentebale issued a statement on its website asserting that it is seeking judicial intervention to address what it described as a “coordinated adverse media campaign” beginning on March 25, 2025. The charity contends that this campaign has disrupted its operations and caused reputational damage to the organization, its leadership, and its strategic partners.

Representatives for Harry and Dyer have denied the allegations, describing the claims as “offensive and damaging” and categorically rejecting them. The dispute highlights ongoing tensions surrounding the prince’s departure from the charity, which he co-founded to honor his late mother, Princess Diana. The case is expected to proceed through the London court system in the coming months.